used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Afterwards, it seemed to Marc that it was Toffee who suggested that they hide themselves in a movie theater.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards, it seemed to Marc that it was Toffee who suggested that they hide themselves in a movie theater.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Certainly, though, it was Toffee who invited the taxi driver along so that they might hide the money bags under the seat of the cab.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
any person at all
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
any thing at all
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Certainly, though, it was Toffee who invited the taxi driver along so that they might hide the money bags under the seat of the cab.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But Marc's memory of that dark period was far too confused to be relied upon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It seemed so, but Toffee stoutly denied it.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading Certainly, though, it was Toffee who invited the taxi driver along so that they might hide the money bags under the seat of the cab.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly, though, it was Toffee who invited the taxi driver along so that they might hide the money bags under the seat of the cab.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading But Marc's memory of that dark period was far too confused to be relied upon.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But Marc's memory of that dark period was far too confused to be relied upon.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading It seemed so, but Toffee stoutly denied it.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Certainly, though, it was Toffee who invited the taxi driver along so that they might hide the money bags under the seat of the cab.
else
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From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
apart from; not including
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But Marc's memory of that dark period was far too confused to be relied upon.
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 Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Afterwards, it seemed to Marc that it was Toffee who suggested that they hide themselves in a movie theater.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Afterwards, it seemed to Marc that it was Toffee who suggested that they hide themselves in a movie theater.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Certainly, though, it was Toffee who invited the taxi driver along so that they might hide the money bags under the seat of the cab.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Afterwards, it seemed to Marc that it was Toffee who suggested that they hide themselves in a movie theater.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
MarcnounUS /mɑːrk/
made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing
From this reading Afterwards, it seemed to Marc that it was Toffee who suggested that they hide themselves in a movie theater.
Marc's
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From this reading But Marc's memory of that dark period was far too confused to be relied upon.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading But Marc's memory of that dark period was far too confused to be relied upon.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Certainly, though, it was Toffee who invited the taxi driver along so that they might hide the money bags under the seat of the cab.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Certainly, though, it was Toffee who invited the taxi driver along so that they might hide the money bags under the seat of the cab.
movienounUS /ˈmuːvi/
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading Afterwards, it seemed to Marc that it was Toffee who suggested that they hide themselves in a movie theater.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Marc's memory of that dark period was far too confused to be relied upon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
on one occasion
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
an amount of time
From this reading But Marc's memory of that dark period was far too confused to be relied upon.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading But Marc's memory of that dark period was far too confused to be relied upon.
cut with a saw
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Certainly, though, it was Toffee who invited the taxi driver along so that they might hide the money bags under the seat of the cab.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Afterwards, it seemed to Marc that it was Toffee who suggested that they hide themselves in a movie theater.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It seemed so, but Toffee stoutly denied it.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading It seemed so, but Toffee stoutly denied it.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Afterwards, it seemed to Marc that it was Toffee who suggested that they hide themselves in a movie theater.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading Certainly, though, it was Toffee who invited the taxi driver along so that they might hide the money bags under the seat of the cab.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Afterwards, it seemed to Marc that it was Toffee who suggested that they hide themselves in a movie theater.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Certainly, though, it was Toffee who invited the taxi driver along so that they might hide the money bags under the seat of the cab.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Afterwards, it seemed to Marc that it was Toffee who suggested that they hide themselves in a movie theater.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Afterwards, it seemed to Marc that it was Toffee who suggested that they hide themselves in a movie theater.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Afterwards, it seemed to Marc that it was Toffee who suggested that they hide themselves in a movie theater.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Certainly, though, it was Toffee who invited the taxi driver along so that they might hide the money bags under the seat of the cab.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Afterwards, it seemed to Marc that it was Toffee who suggested that they hide themselves in a movie theater.
ToffeenounUS /ˈtɑːfi/
caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets
From this reading Afterwards, it seemed to Marc that it was Toffee who suggested that they hide themselves in a movie theater.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But Marc's memory of that dark period was far too confused to be relied upon.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Certainly, though, it was Toffee who invited the taxi driver along so that they might hide the money bags under the seat of the cab.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But Marc's memory of that dark period was far too confused to be relied upon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Afterwards, it seemed to Marc that it was Toffee who suggested that they hide themselves in a movie theater.
which person or people
From this reading Afterwards, it seemed to Marc that it was Toffee who suggested that they hide themselves in a movie theater.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Once inside the theatre, it is doubtful that anyone, except Toffee, saw much of the film, and that young lady, having never attended a movie previously, was far too engrossed in the activities on the screen to notice anything else.
