used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Various suggestions were made, and finally Frank proposed that they should go to a theatre.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the party had recovered from the fatigues of the journey to Fusiyama, the boys were on the lookout for something new.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading The Doctor agreed that the theatre was an interesting study, and so the matter was settled.
AMUSEMENTSnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading AMUSEMENTS.--WRESTLERS AND THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENTS.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Doctor agreed that the theatre was an interesting study, and so the matter was settled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AMUSEMENTS.--WRESTLERS AND THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENTS.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading After the party had recovered from the fatigues of the journey to Fusiyama, the boys were on the lookout for something new.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This was quite to Fred's liking, and so it did not take a long time to come to a determination on the subject.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading This was quite to Fred's liking, and so it did not take a long time to come to a determination on the subject.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This was quite to Fred's liking, and so it did not take a long time to come to a determination on the subject.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The Doctor agreed that the theatre was an interesting study, and so the matter was settled.
ENTERTAINMENTSnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading AMUSEMENTS.--WRESTLERS AND THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENTS.
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading After the party had recovered from the fatigues of the journey to Fusiyama, the boys were on the lookout for something new.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Various suggestions were made, and finally Frank proposed that they should go to a theatre.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the party had recovered from the fatigues of the journey to Fusiyama, the boys were on the lookout for something new.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Various suggestions were made, and finally Frank proposed that they should go to a theatre.
Fred's
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From this reading This was quite to Fred's liking, and so it did not take a long time to come to a determination on the subject.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After the party had recovered from the fatigues of the journey to Fusiyama, the boys were on the lookout for something new.
Fusiyama
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From this reading After the party had recovered from the fatigues of the journey to Fusiyama, the boys were on the lookout for something new.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Various suggestions were made, and finally Frank proposed that they should go to a theatre.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the party had recovered from the fatigues of the journey to Fusiyama, the boys were on the lookout for something new.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The Doctor agreed that the theatre was an interesting study, and so the matter was settled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was quite to Fred's liking, and so it did not take a long time to come to a determination on the subject.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading After the party had recovered from the fatigues of the journey to Fusiyama, the boys were on the lookout for something new.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading This was quite to Fred's liking, and so it did not take a long time to come to a determination on the subject.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading This was quite to Fred's liking, and so it did not take a long time to come to a determination on the subject.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading After the party had recovered from the fatigues of the journey to Fusiyama, the boys were on the lookout for something new.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Various suggestions were made, and finally Frank proposed that they should go to a theatre.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Doctor agreed that the theatre was an interesting study, and so the matter was settled.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading After the party had recovered from the fatigues of the journey to Fusiyama, the boys were on the lookout for something new.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was quite to Fred's liking, and so it did not take a long time to come to a determination on the subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the party had recovered from the fatigues of the journey to Fusiyama, the boys were on the lookout for something new.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the party had recovered from the fatigues of the journey to Fusiyama, the boys were on the lookout for something new.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading After the party had recovered from the fatigues of the journey to Fusiyama, the boys were on the lookout for something new.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Various suggestions were made, and finally Frank proposed that they should go to a theatre.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This was quite to Fred's liking, and so it did not take a long time to come to a determination on the subject.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading After the party had recovered from the fatigues of the journey to Fusiyama, the boys were on the lookout for something new.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The Doctor agreed that the theatre was an interesting study, and so the matter was settled.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Various suggestions were made, and finally Frank proposed that they should go to a theatre.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This was quite to Fred's liking, and so it did not take a long time to come to a determination on the subject.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading After the party had recovered from the fatigues of the journey to Fusiyama, the boys were on the lookout for something new.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The Doctor agreed that the theatre was an interesting study, and so the matter was settled.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading This was quite to Fred's liking, and so it did not take a long time to come to a determination on the subject.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading Various suggestions were made, and finally Frank proposed that they should go to a theatre.
carry out
From this reading This was quite to Fred's liking, and so it did not take a long time to come to a determination on the subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Various suggestions were made, and finally Frank proposed that they should go to a theatre.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the party had recovered from the fatigues of the journey to Fusiyama, the boys were on the lookout for something new.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Various suggestions were made, and finally Frank proposed that they should go to a theatre.
THEATRICALadjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading AMUSEMENTS.--WRESTLERS AND THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENTS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Various suggestions were made, and finally Frank proposed that they should go to a theatre.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was quite to Fred's liking, and so it did not take a long time to come to a determination on the subject.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This was quite to Fred's liking, and so it did not take a long time to come to a determination on the subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the party had recovered from the fatigues of the journey to Fusiyama, the boys were on the lookout for something new.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Various suggestions were made, and finally Frank proposed that they should go to a theatre.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was quite to Fred's liking, and so it did not take a long time to come to a determination on the subject.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After the party had recovered from the fatigues of the journey to Fusiyama, the boys were on the lookout for something new.
WRESTLERSnounUS /ˈreslərz/
plural of “wrestler” — combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground
From this reading AMUSEMENTS.--WRESTLERS AND THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENTS.
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