aidenounUS /eɪd/
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading An aide led the President toward the waiting set.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An aide led the President toward the waiting set.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Frank, the director, stood by impatiently while his boss explained the setup of the scene they were to shoot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Frank, the director, stood by impatiently while his boss explained the setup of the scene they were to shoot.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Frank, the director, stood by impatiently while his boss explained the setup of the scene they were to shoot.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Where do I go, now?"
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Frank, the director, stood by impatiently while his boss explained the setup of the scene they were to shoot.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading "I think I understand," Stanton said finally.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank, the director, stood by impatiently while his boss explained the setup of the scene they were to shoot.
Fredric
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From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Where do I go, now?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank, the director, stood by impatiently while his boss explained the setup of the scene they were to shoot.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think I understand," Stanton said finally.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Frank, the director, stood by impatiently while his boss explained the setup of the scene they were to shoot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
instructingverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading An aide led the President toward the waiting set.
Lennick
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From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading An aide led the President toward the waiting set.
PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think I understand," Stanton said finally.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
scriptnounUS /skrɪpt/
a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading An aide led the President toward the waiting set.
setupnounUS /ˈsetʌp/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading Frank, the director, stood by impatiently while his boss explained the setup of the scene they were to shoot.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading Frank, the director, stood by impatiently while his boss explained the setup of the scene they were to shoot.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
Speakster
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From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
Speaksters
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From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
StantonnounUS /ˈstæntən/
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Frank, the director, stood by impatiently while his boss explained the setup of the scene they were to shoot.
TemplesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank, the director, stood by impatiently while his boss explained the setup of the scene they were to shoot.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think I understand," Stanton said finally.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank, the director, stood by impatiently while his boss explained the setup of the scene they were to shoot.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading An aide led the President toward the waiting set.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I think I understand," Stanton said finally.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading An aide led the President toward the waiting set.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Frank, the director, stood by impatiently while his boss explained the setup of the scene they were to shoot.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where do I go, now?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Frank, the director, stood by impatiently while his boss explained the setup of the scene they were to shoot.
you're
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From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now, in this scene, sir, you're instructing the Temples through the Speaksters, in your capacity as Prime Speakster," Robert Lennick was explaining, as Fredric Stanton nodded over the pages of script.
