used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This fellow you hired as a comedy actor.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading This fellow you hired as a comedy actor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He came in here just now, and I caught him starting to take notes of the first film of our new play."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What is the trouble?" exclaimed Mr. Pertell, as he hastened toward the proving room, where the films were tested before being "released."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading What is the trouble?" exclaimed Mr. Pertell, as he hastened toward the proving room, where the films were tested before being "released."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading What is the trouble?" exclaimed Mr. Pertell, as he hastened toward the proving room, where the films were tested before being "released."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came in here just now, and I caught him starting to take notes of the first film of our new play."
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He came in here just now, and I caught him starting to take notes of the first film of our new play."
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading This fellow you hired as a comedy actor.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading What is the trouble?" exclaimed Mr. Pertell, as he hastened toward the proving room, where the films were tested before being "released."
a boy or man
From this reading This fellow you hired as a comedy actor.
filmnounUS /fɪlm/
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading He came in here just now, and I caught him starting to take notes of the first film of our new play."
filmsnounUS /fɪlmz/
plural of “film” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading What is the trouble?" exclaimed Mr. Pertell, as he hastened toward the proving room, where the films were tested before being "released."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He came in here just now, and I caught him starting to take notes of the first film of our new play."
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading What is the trouble?" exclaimed Mr. Pertell, as he hastened toward the proving room, where the films were tested before being "released."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What is the trouble?" exclaimed Mr. Pertell, as he hastened toward the proving room, where the films were tested before being "released."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He came in here just now, and I caught him starting to take notes of the first film of our new play."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He came in here just now, and I caught him starting to take notes of the first film of our new play."
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading This fellow you hired as a comedy actor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He came in here just now, and I caught him starting to take notes of the first film of our new play."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He came in here just now, and I caught him starting to take notes of the first film of our new play."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WESTERN PLANS "What is it, Walsh?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WESTERN PLANS "What is it, Walsh?
and nothing more
From this reading He came in here just now, and I caught him starting to take notes of the first film of our new play."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "This man, Mr. Pertell!
a form of address for a man
From this reading What is the trouble?" exclaimed Mr. Pertell, as he hastened toward the proving room, where the films were tested before being "released."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He came in here just now, and I caught him starting to take notes of the first film of our new play."
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading He came in here just now, and I caught him starting to take notes of the first film of our new play."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He came in here just now, and I caught him starting to take notes of the first film of our new play."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He came in here just now, and I caught him starting to take notes of the first film of our new play."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He came in here just now, and I caught him starting to take notes of the first film of our new play."
Pertell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What is the trouble?" exclaimed Mr. Pertell, as he hastened toward the proving room, where the films were tested before being "released."
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading WESTERN PLANS "What is it, Walsh?
participate in games or sport
From this reading He came in here just now, and I caught him starting to take notes of the first film of our new play."
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading What is the trouble?" exclaimed Mr. Pertell, as he hastened toward the proving room, where the films were tested before being "released."
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading What is the trouble?" exclaimed Mr. Pertell, as he hastened toward the proving room, where the films were tested before being "released."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading What is the trouble?" exclaimed Mr. Pertell, as he hastened toward the proving room, where the films were tested before being "released."
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading He came in here just now, and I caught him starting to take notes of the first film of our new play."
carry out
From this reading He came in here just now, and I caught him starting to take notes of the first film of our new play."
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading What is the trouble?" exclaimed Mr. Pertell, as he hastened toward the proving room, where the films were tested before being "released."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What is the trouble?" exclaimed Mr. Pertell, as he hastened toward the proving room, where the films were tested before being "released."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This man, Mr. Pertell!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He came in here just now, and I caught him starting to take notes of the first film of our new play."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading What is the trouble?" exclaimed Mr. Pertell, as he hastened toward the proving room, where the films were tested before being "released."
a source of difficulty
From this reading What is the trouble?" exclaimed Mr. Pertell, as he hastened toward the proving room, where the films were tested before being "released."
Walsh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WESTERN PLANS "What is it, Walsh?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What is the trouble?" exclaimed Mr. Pertell, as he hastened toward the proving room, where the films were tested before being "released."
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading WESTERN PLANS "What is it, Walsh?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WESTERN PLANS "What is it, Walsh?
in or at the place that
From this reading What is the trouble?" exclaimed Mr. Pertell, as he hastened toward the proving room, where the films were tested before being "released."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This fellow you hired as a comedy actor.
