adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had entered while a slap-dash comedy was being depicted--something that set the audience laughing heartily.
actingnounUS /ˈæktɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Then followed a parlor drama, which was more notable for its exhibition of fashions than it was for plot or acting.
AGAINadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading THE MOVING PICTURE AGAIN The moving picture theater was fairly well filled, but the four managed to obtain seats close to the middle of the auditorium.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading They had entered while a slap-dash comedy was being depicted--something that set the audience laughing heartily.
auditoriumnounUS /ˌɔːdəˈtɔːriəm/
the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits
From this reading THE MOVING PICTURE AGAIN The moving picture theater was fairly well filled, but the four managed to obtain seats close to the middle of the auditorium.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They had entered while a slap-dash comedy was being depicted--something that set the audience laughing heartily.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I like to see outdoor life much better."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE MOVING PICTURE AGAIN The moving picture theater was fairly well filled, but the four managed to obtain seats close to the middle of the auditorium.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE MOVING PICTURE AGAIN The moving picture theater was fairly well filled, but the four managed to obtain seats close to the middle of the auditorium.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading They had entered while a slap-dash comedy was being depicted--something that set the audience laughing heartily.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "This sort of thing makes me tired!" was Tom's comment.
depictedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɪktəd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading They had entered while a slap-dash comedy was being depicted--something that set the audience laughing heartily.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Then followed a parlor drama, which was more notable for its exhibition of fashions than it was for plot or acting.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They had entered while a slap-dash comedy was being depicted--something that set the audience laughing heartily.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading Then followed a parlor drama, which was more notable for its exhibition of fashions than it was for plot or acting.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading THE MOVING PICTURE AGAIN The moving picture theater was fairly well filled, but the four managed to obtain seats close to the middle of the auditorium.
fashionsnounUS /ˈfæʃənz/
plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then followed a parlor drama, which was more notable for its exhibition of fashions than it was for plot or acting.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE MOVING PICTURE AGAIN The moving picture theater was fairly well filled, but the four managed to obtain seats close to the middle of the auditorium.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then followed a parlor drama, which was more notable for its exhibition of fashions than it was for plot or acting.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then followed a parlor drama, which was more notable for its exhibition of fashions than it was for plot or acting.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE MOVING PICTURE AGAIN The moving picture theater was fairly well filled, but the four managed to obtain seats close to the middle of the auditorium.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had entered while a slap-dash comedy was being depicted--something that set the audience laughing heartily.
heartilyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrtəli/
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading They had entered while a slap-dash comedy was being depicted--something that set the audience laughing heartily.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I like to see outdoor life much better."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then followed a parlor drama, which was more notable for its exhibition of fashions than it was for plot or acting.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Then followed a parlor drama, which was more notable for its exhibition of fashions than it was for plot or acting.
laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading They had entered while a slap-dash comedy was being depicted--something that set the audience laughing heartily.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I like to see outdoor life much better."
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I like to see outdoor life much better."
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "This sort of thing makes me tired!" was Tom's comment.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading THE MOVING PICTURE AGAIN The moving picture theater was fairly well filled, but the four managed to obtain seats close to the middle of the auditorium.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "This sort of thing makes me tired!" was Tom's comment.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading THE MOVING PICTURE AGAIN The moving picture theater was fairly well filled, but the four managed to obtain seats close to the middle of the auditorium.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then followed a parlor drama, which was more notable for its exhibition of fashions than it was for plot or acting.
MOVINGadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading THE MOVING PICTURE AGAIN The moving picture theater was fairly well filled, but the four managed to obtain seats close to the middle of the auditorium.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I like to see outdoor life much better."
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Then followed a parlor drama, which was more notable for its exhibition of fashions than it was for plot or acting.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading THE MOVING PICTURE AGAIN The moving picture theater was fairly well filled, but the four managed to obtain seats close to the middle of the auditorium.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOVING PICTURE AGAIN The moving picture theater was fairly well filled, but the four managed to obtain seats close to the middle of the auditorium.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then followed a parlor drama, which was more notable for its exhibition of fashions than it was for plot or acting.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading "I like to see outdoor life much better."
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Then followed a parlor drama, which was more notable for its exhibition of fashions than it was for plot or acting.
PICTUREnounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading THE MOVING PICTURE AGAIN The moving picture theater was fairly well filled, but the four managed to obtain seats close to the middle of the auditorium.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Then followed a parlor drama, which was more notable for its exhibition of fashions than it was for plot or acting.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading THE MOVING PICTURE AGAIN The moving picture theater was fairly well filled, but the four managed to obtain seats close to the middle of the auditorium.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I like to see outdoor life much better."
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They had entered while a slap-dash comedy was being depicted--something that set the audience laughing heartily.
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From this reading They had entered while a slap-dash comedy was being depicted--something that set the audience laughing heartily.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading They had entered while a slap-dash comedy was being depicted--something that set the audience laughing heartily.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "This sort of thing makes me tired!" was Tom's comment.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Then followed a parlor drama, which was more notable for its exhibition of fashions than it was for plot or acting.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had entered while a slap-dash comedy was being depicted--something that set the audience laughing heartily.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOVING PICTURE AGAIN The moving picture theater was fairly well filled, but the four managed to obtain seats close to the middle of the auditorium.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading THE MOVING PICTURE AGAIN The moving picture theater was fairly well filled, but the four managed to obtain seats close to the middle of the auditorium.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then followed a parlor drama, which was more notable for its exhibition of fashions than it was for plot or acting.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had entered while a slap-dash comedy was being depicted--something that set the audience laughing heartily.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading "This sort of thing makes me tired!" was Tom's comment.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This sort of thing makes me tired!" was Tom's comment.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "This sort of thing makes me tired!" was Tom's comment.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MOVING PICTURE AGAIN The moving picture theater was fairly well filled, but the four managed to obtain seats close to the middle of the auditorium.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading "This sort of thing makes me tired!" was Tom's comment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MOVING PICTURE AGAIN The moving picture theater was fairly well filled, but the four managed to obtain seats close to the middle of the auditorium.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE MOVING PICTURE AGAIN The moving picture theater was fairly well filled, but the four managed to obtain seats close to the middle of the auditorium.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then followed a parlor drama, which was more notable for its exhibition of fashions than it was for plot or acting.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They had entered while a slap-dash comedy was being depicted--something that set the audience laughing heartily.
