used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a cozy corner of the electric flame department of the infernal regions there stands a little silver gridiron.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading In the case of amateur theatricals, a large number of inoffensive people are annoyed simply in order that a mere handful of acquaintances may amuse themselves.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading It is hard to see why the amateur actor has been allowed to work his will unchecked for so long.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It is hard to see why the amateur actor has been allowed to work his will unchecked for so long.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading It is the private property of his Satanic majesty, and is reserved exclusively for the man who invented amateur theatricals.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading In the case of amateur theatricals, a large number of inoffensive people are annoyed simply in order that a mere handful of acquaintances may amuse themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is the private property of his Satanic majesty, and is reserved exclusively for the man who invented amateur theatricals.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading In the case of amateur theatricals, a large number of inoffensive people are annoyed simply in order that a mere handful of acquaintances may amuse themselves.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is hard to see why the amateur actor has been allowed to work his will unchecked for so long.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the case of amateur theatricals, a large number of inoffensive people are annoyed simply in order that a mere handful of acquaintances may amuse themselves.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
carefully weighed
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In a cozy corner of the electric flame department of the infernal regions there stands a little silver gridiron.
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading In a cozy corner of the electric flame department of the infernal regions there stands a little silver gridiron.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading In a cozy corner of the electric flame department of the infernal regions there stands a little silver gridiron.
diametricallyadverbUS /ˌdaɪəˈmetrɪkəli/
as from opposite ends of a diameter
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading In a cozy corner of the electric flame department of the infernal regions there stands a little silver gridiron.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading It is the private property of his Satanic majesty, and is reserved exclusively for the man who invented amateur theatricals.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading In a cozy corner of the electric flame department of the infernal regions there stands a little silver gridiron.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is the private property of his Satanic majesty, and is reserved exclusively for the man who invented amateur theatricals.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
gridironnounUS /ˈɡrɪdaɪərn/
a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
From this reading In a cozy corner of the electric flame department of the infernal regions there stands a little silver gridiron.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading In the case of amateur theatricals, a large number of inoffensive people are annoyed simply in order that a mere handful of acquaintances may amuse themselves.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is hard to see why the amateur actor has been allowed to work his will unchecked for so long.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is hard to see why the amateur actor has been allowed to work his will unchecked for so long.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is the private property of his Satanic majesty, and is reserved exclusively for the man who invented amateur theatricals.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a cozy corner of the electric flame department of the infernal regions there stands a little silver gridiron.
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading In a cozy corner of the electric flame department of the infernal regions there stands a little silver gridiron.
inoffensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfensɪv/
not causing anger or annoyance
From this reading In the case of amateur theatricals, a large number of inoffensive people are annoyed simply in order that a mere handful of acquaintances may amuse themselves.
insistsverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading It is the private property of his Satanic majesty, and is reserved exclusively for the man who invented amateur theatricals.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the private property of his Satanic majesty, and is reserved exclusively for the man who invented amateur theatricals.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the private property of his Satanic majesty, and is reserved exclusively for the man who invented amateur theatricals.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the case of amateur theatricals, a large number of inoffensive people are annoyed simply in order that a mere handful of acquaintances may amuse themselves.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a cozy corner of the electric flame department of the infernal regions there stands a little silver gridiron.
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 It is hard to see why the amateur actor has been allowed to work his will unchecked for so long.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading It is the private property of his Satanic majesty, and is reserved exclusively for the man who invented amateur theatricals.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is the private property of his Satanic majesty, and is reserved exclusively for the man who invented amateur theatricals.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In the case of amateur theatricals, a large number of inoffensive people are annoyed simply in order that a mere handful of acquaintances may amuse themselves.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading In the case of amateur theatricals, a large number of inoffensive people are annoyed simply in order that a mere handful of acquaintances may amuse themselves.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In the case of amateur theatricals, a large number of inoffensive people are annoyed simply in order that a mere handful of acquaintances may amuse themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a cozy corner of the electric flame department of the infernal regions there stands a little silver gridiron.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In the case of amateur theatricals, a large number of inoffensive people are annoyed simply in order that a mere handful of acquaintances may amuse themselves.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In the case of amateur theatricals, a large number of inoffensive people are annoyed simply in order that a mere handful of acquaintances may amuse themselves.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading It is the private property of his Satanic majesty, and is reserved exclusively for the man who invented amateur theatricals.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading It is the private property of his Satanic majesty, and is reserved exclusively for the man who invented amateur theatricals.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading In a cozy corner of the electric flame department of the infernal regions there stands a little silver gridiron.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading It is the private property of his Satanic majesty, and is reserved exclusively for the man who invented amateur theatricals.
SatanicadjectiveUS /səˈtænɪk/
extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
From this reading It is the private property of his Satanic majesty, and is reserved exclusively for the man who invented amateur theatricals.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is hard to see why the amateur actor has been allowed to work his will unchecked for so long.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading In a cozy corner of the electric flame department of the infernal regions there stands a little silver gridiron.
and nothing more
From this reading In the case of amateur theatricals, a large number of inoffensive people are annoyed simply in order that a mere handful of acquaintances may amuse themselves.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is hard to see why the amateur actor has been allowed to work his will unchecked for so long.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading In a cozy corner of the electric flame department of the infernal regions there stands a little silver gridiron.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a cozy corner of the electric flame department of the infernal regions there stands a little silver gridiron.
theatricals
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From this reading It is the private property of his Satanic majesty, and is reserved exclusively for the man who invented amateur theatricals.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In the case of amateur theatricals, a large number of inoffensive people are annoyed simply in order that a mere handful of acquaintances may amuse themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In a cozy corner of the electric flame department of the infernal regions there stands a little silver gridiron.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is hard to see why the amateur actor has been allowed to work his will unchecked for so long.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
uncheckedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃekt/
not restrained or controlled
From this reading It is hard to see why the amateur actor has been allowed to work his will unchecked for so long.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These performances of his are diametrically opposed to the true sport of civilization, which insists that the good of the many should be considered as being of more importance than that of the few.
which person or people
From this reading It is the private property of his Satanic majesty, and is reserved exclusively for the man who invented amateur theatricals.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It is hard to see why the amateur actor has been allowed to work his will unchecked for so long.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is hard to see why the amateur actor has been allowed to work his will unchecked for so long.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It is hard to see why the amateur actor has been allowed to work his will unchecked for so long.
