used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THEATRE This is a toy that will provide hours of happy play.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading A large stage is the most necessary part, so that there is plenty of room to set up the scenes and room for the actors.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading This chapter gives a few suggestions to future theatre builders, who must adopt those that appeal most to them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are many effective ways of making a toy theatre, and the planning and designing of one is a pleasant piece of work.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading This chapter gives a few suggestions to future theatre builders, who must adopt those that appeal most to them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are many effective ways of making a toy theatre, and the planning and designing of one is a pleasant piece of work.
buildersnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading This chapter gives a few suggestions to future theatre builders, who must adopt those that appeal most to them.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading This chapter gives a few suggestions to future theatre builders, who must adopt those that appeal most to them.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading A small stage limits the choice of plays considerably.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading A small stage limits the choice of plays considerably.
designingnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading There are many effective ways of making a toy theatre, and the planning and designing of one is a pleasant piece of work.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading There are many effective ways of making a toy theatre, and the planning and designing of one is a pleasant piece of work.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This chapter gives a few suggestions to future theatre builders, who must adopt those that appeal most to them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A large stage is the most necessary part, so that there is plenty of room to set up the scenes and room for the actors.
yet to be or coming
From this reading This chapter gives a few suggestions to future theatre builders, who must adopt those that appeal most to them.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading This chapter gives a few suggestions to future theatre builders, who must adopt those that appeal most to them.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A THEATRE This is a toy that will provide hours of happy play.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A THEATRE This is a toy that will provide hours of happy play.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A THEATRE This is a toy that will provide hours of happy play.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large stage is the most necessary part, so that there is plenty of room to set up the scenes and room for the actors.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading A small stage limits the choice of plays considerably.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading There are many effective ways of making a toy theatre, and the planning and designing of one is a pleasant piece of work.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There are many effective ways of making a toy theatre, and the planning and designing of one is a pleasant piece of work.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This chapter gives a few suggestions to future theatre builders, who must adopt those that appeal most to them.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading This chapter gives a few suggestions to future theatre builders, who must adopt those that appeal most to them.
absolutely essential
From this reading A large stage is the most necessary part, so that there is plenty of room to set up the scenes and room for the actors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A THEATRE This is a toy that will provide hours of happy play.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are many effective ways of making a toy theatre, and the planning and designing of one is a pleasant piece of work.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A large stage is the most necessary part, so that there is plenty of room to set up the scenes and room for the actors.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading There are many effective ways of making a toy theatre, and the planning and designing of one is a pleasant piece of work.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading There are many effective ways of making a toy theatre, and the planning and designing of one is a pleasant piece of work.
participate in games or sport
From this reading A THEATRE This is a toy that will provide hours of happy play.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading A small stage limits the choice of plays considerably.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading There are many effective ways of making a toy theatre, and the planning and designing of one is a pleasant piece of work.
a full supply
From this reading A large stage is the most necessary part, so that there is plenty of room to set up the scenes and room for the actors.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading A THEATRE This is a toy that will provide hours of happy play.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A large stage is the most necessary part, so that there is plenty of room to set up the scenes and room for the actors.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading A large stage is the most necessary part, so that there is plenty of room to set up the scenes and room for the actors.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A large stage is the most necessary part, so that there is plenty of room to set up the scenes and room for the actors.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small stage limits the choice of plays considerably.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A large stage is the most necessary part, so that there is plenty of room to set up the scenes and room for the actors.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading A large stage is the most necessary part, so that there is plenty of room to set up the scenes and room for the actors.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading This chapter gives a few suggestions to future theatre builders, who must adopt those that appeal most to them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A THEATRE This is a toy that will provide hours of happy play.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are many effective ways of making a toy theatre, and the planning and designing of one is a pleasant piece of work.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading A THEATRE This is a toy that will provide hours of happy play.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This chapter gives a few suggestions to future theatre builders, who must adopt those that appeal most to them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are many effective ways of making a toy theatre, and the planning and designing of one is a pleasant piece of work.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A THEATRE This is a toy that will provide hours of happy play.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This chapter gives a few suggestions to future theatre builders, who must adopt those that appeal most to them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This chapter gives a few suggestions to future theatre builders, who must adopt those that appeal most to them.
toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading A THEATRE This is a toy that will provide hours of happy play.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A large stage is the most necessary part, so that there is plenty of room to set up the scenes and room for the actors.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading There are many effective ways of making a toy theatre, and the planning and designing of one is a pleasant piece of work.
which person or people
From this reading This chapter gives a few suggestions to future theatre builders, who must adopt those that appeal most to them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A THEATRE This is a toy that will provide hours of happy play.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There are many effective ways of making a toy theatre, and the planning and designing of one is a pleasant piece of work.
