used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK It was true, then.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading They had all thought the actor was doing a realistic bit of work.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They had all thought the actor was doing a realistic bit of work.
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK It was true, then.
for the reason that
From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading They had all thought the actor was doing a realistic bit of work.
Bunn
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From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading None of his friends had thought of that, until the man from the steamer offered confirmation.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading They had all thought the actor was doing a realistic bit of work.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading None of his friends had thought of that, until the man from the steamer offered confirmation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading None of his friends had thought of that, until the man from the steamer offered confirmation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading None of his friends had thought of that, until the man from the steamer offered confirmation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading None of his friends had thought of that, until the man from the steamer offered confirmation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK It was true, then.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading None of his friends had thought of that, until the man from the steamer offered confirmation.
in motion
From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of his friends had thought of that, until the man from the steamer offered confirmation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading None of his friends had thought of that, until the man from the steamer offered confirmation.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
QuicksandnounUS /ˈkwɪksænd/
a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy
From this reading "Quicksand!
realisticadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/
aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
From this reading They had all thought the actor was doing a realistic bit of work.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading None of his friends had thought of that, until the man from the steamer offered confirmation.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK It was true, then.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading None of his friends had thought of that, until the man from the steamer offered confirmation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK It was true, then.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had all thought the actor was doing a realistic bit of work.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading None of his friends had thought of that, until the man from the steamer offered confirmation.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK It was true, then.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading None of his friends had thought of that, until the man from the steamer offered confirmation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK It was true, then.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The frantic appeals of Mr. Bunn were not in the interests of acting for moving pictures, but because he felt himself in actual danger.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They had all thought the actor was doing a realistic bit of work.
