Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

(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 Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If it is possible, begin your second rehearsal on the stage where the play is to be given.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Try every child in every child's part before you make your final selection of the cast of characters.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading If it is possible, begin your second rehearsal on the stage where the play is to be given.

put or send forth

From this reading Try every child in every child's part before you make your final selection of the cast of characters.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Try every child in every child's part before you make your final selection of the cast of characters.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Try every child in every child's part before you make your final selection of the cast of characters.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Try every child in every child's part before you make your final selection of the cast of characters.

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From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

traveling across

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading DELAYS.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

the state of being total and complete

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

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From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Try every child in every child's part before you make your final selection of the cast of characters.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

apart from; not including

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

plural of “exit” — an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Try every child in every child's part before you make your final selection of the cast of characters.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading If it is possible, begin your second rehearsal on the stage where the play is to be given.

plural of “grouping” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If it is possible, begin your second rehearsal on the stage where the play is to be given.

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Try every child in every child's part before you make your final selection of the cast of characters.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading If it is possible, begin your second rehearsal on the stage where the play is to be given.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If it is possible, begin your second rehearsal on the stage where the play is to be given.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

engage in

From this reading Try every child in every child's part before you make your final selection of the cast of characters.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Try every child in every child's part before you make your final selection of the cast of characters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If it is possible, begin your second rehearsal on the stage where the play is to be given.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Try every child in every child's part before you make your final selection of the cast of characters.

participate in games or sport

From this reading If it is possible, begin your second rehearsal on the stage where the play is to be given.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading If it is possible, begin your second rehearsal on the stage where the play is to be given.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading If it is possible, begin your second rehearsal on the stage where the play is to be given.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading If it is possible, begin your second rehearsal on the stage where the play is to be given.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading Try every child in every child's part before you make your final selection of the cast of characters.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading If it is possible, begin your second rehearsal on the stage where the play is to be given.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Try every child in every child's part before you make your final selection of the cast of characters.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading If it is possible, begin your second rehearsal on the stage where the play is to be given.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Try every child in every child's part before you make your final selection of the cast of characters.

the act of using

From this reading At the third rehearsal the play should be given in its entirety, music, gestures, entrances, exits, groupings and crossing from one side of the stage to another at a given cue, etc. In fact, everything as in the completed production, except that the actors may use their copies of the play for reading the lines.

in or at the place that

From this reading If it is possible, begin your second rehearsal on the stage where the play is to be given.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Arrange chairs to represent entrances, doors, windows, etc., and have all properties on hand, in order to impress on the children's minds the necessity of learning the words and the action at the same time.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Try every child in every child's part before you make your final selection of the cast of characters.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Try every child in every child's part before you make your final selection of the cast of characters.