used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The idea of a mere cuff-shooter like that taking himself seriously!"
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
(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 Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading But there is no need to disclose here in detail the plot of "Touch and Go," as the new American comedy unfolded itself scene by scene.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The prompter gave him the word he needed, and no one else paid any attention to this out-break.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The prompter gave him the word he needed, and no one else paid any attention to this out-break.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But there is no need to disclose here in detail the plot of "Touch and Go," as the new American comedy unfolded itself scene by scene.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two authors were seated at the table in the centre of the footlights, and Harry Brackett whispered to Carpenter: "Stark is getting the big head, isn't he?
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The prompter gave him the word he needed, and no one else paid any attention to this out-break.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The two authors were seated at the table in the centre of the footlights, and Harry Brackett whispered to Carpenter: "Stark is getting the big head, isn't he?
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The two authors were seated at the table in the centre of the footlights, and Harry Brackett whispered to Carpenter: "Stark is getting the big head, isn't he?
Brackett
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From this reading The two authors were seated at the table in the centre of the footlights, and Harry Brackett whispered to Carpenter: "Stark is getting the big head, isn't he?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there is no need to disclose here in detail the plot of "Touch and Go," as the new American comedy unfolded itself scene by scene.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But there is no need to disclose here in detail the plot of "Touch and Go," as the new American comedy unfolded itself scene by scene.
CarpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading The two authors were seated at the table in the centre of the footlights, and Harry Brackett whispered to Carpenter: "Stark is getting the big head, isn't he?
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The two authors were seated at the table in the centre of the footlights, and Harry Brackett whispered to Carpenter: "Stark is getting the big head, isn't he?
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading But there is no need to disclose here in detail the plot of "Touch and Go," as the new American comedy unfolded itself scene by scene.
cuff-shooter
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From this reading The idea of a mere cuff-shooter like that taking himself seriously!"
DakotanounUS /dəˈkoʊtə/
a member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading But there is no need to disclose here in detail the plot of "Touch and Go," as the new American comedy unfolded itself scene by scene.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading But there is no need to disclose here in detail the plot of "Touch and Go," as the new American comedy unfolded itself scene by scene.
divorceverbUS /dɪˈvɔːrs/
part; cease or break association with
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
else
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From this reading The prompter gave him the word he needed, and no one else paid any attention to this out-break.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
footlightsnounUS /ˈfʊtlaɪts/
theater light at the front of a stage that illuminate the set and actors
From this reading The two authors were seated at the table in the centre of the footlights, and Harry Brackett whispered to Carpenter: "Stark is getting the big head, isn't he?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The prompter gave him the word he needed, and no one else paid any attention to this out-break.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The two authors were seated at the table in the centre of the footlights, and Harry Brackett whispered to Carpenter: "Stark is getting the big head, isn't he?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But there is no need to disclose here in detail the plot of "Touch and Go," as the new American comedy unfolded itself scene by scene.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The two authors were seated at the table in the centre of the footlights, and Harry Brackett whispered to Carpenter: "Stark is getting the big head, isn't he?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The prompter gave him the word he needed, and no one else paid any attention to this out-break.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The two authors were seated at the table in the centre of the footlights, and Harry Brackett whispered to Carpenter: "Stark is getting the big head, isn't he?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But there is no need to disclose here in detail the plot of "Touch and Go," as the new American comedy unfolded itself scene by scene.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The prompter gave him the word he needed, and no one else paid any attention to this out-break.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The idea of a mere cuff-shooter like that taking himself seriously!"
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea of a mere cuff-shooter like that taking himself seriously!"
of great significance or value
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two authors were seated at the table in the centre of the footlights, and Harry Brackett whispered to Carpenter: "Stark is getting the big head, isn't he?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The two authors were seated at the table in the centre of the footlights, and Harry Brackett whispered to Carpenter: "Stark is getting the big head, isn't he?
isn't
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From this reading The two authors were seated at the table in the centre of the footlights, and Harry Brackett whispered to Carpenter: "Stark is getting the big head, isn't he?
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But there is no need to disclose here in detail the plot of "Touch and Go," as the new American comedy unfolded itself scene by scene.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The idea of a mere cuff-shooter like that taking himself seriously!"
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The idea of a mere cuff-shooter like that taking himself seriously!"
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But there is no need to disclose here in detail the plot of "Touch and Go," as the new American comedy unfolded itself scene by scene.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The prompter gave him the word he needed, and no one else paid any attention to this out-break.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But there is no need to disclose here in detail the plot of "Touch and Go," as the new American comedy unfolded itself scene by scene.
not any; not one
From this reading The prompter gave him the word he needed, and no one else paid any attention to this out-break.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two authors were seated at the table in the centre of the footlights, and Harry Brackett whispered to Carpenter: "Stark is getting the big head, isn't he?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The prompter gave him the word he needed, and no one else paid any attention to this out-break.
out-break
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From this reading The prompter gave him the word he needed, and no one else paid any attention to this out-break.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The prompter gave him the word he needed, and no one else paid any attention to this out-break.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading But there is no need to disclose here in detail the plot of "Touch and Go," as the new American comedy unfolded itself scene by scene.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
prompternoun
someone who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech
From this reading The prompter gave him the word he needed, and no one else paid any attention to this out-break.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The two authors were seated at the table in the centre of the footlights, and Harry Brackett whispered to Carpenter: "Stark is getting the big head, isn't he?
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
in a serious manner
From this reading The idea of a mere cuff-shooter like that taking himself seriously!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
StarkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading The two authors were seated at the table in the centre of the footlights, and Harry Brackett whispered to Carpenter: "Stark is getting the big head, isn't he?
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The two authors were seated at the table in the centre of the footlights, and Harry Brackett whispered to Carpenter: "Stark is getting the big head, isn't he?
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The idea of a mere cuff-shooter like that taking himself seriously!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The idea of a mere cuff-shooter like that taking himself seriously!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The prompter gave him the word he needed, and no one else paid any attention to this out-break.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The prompter gave him the word he needed, and no one else paid any attention to this out-break.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The prompter gave him the word he needed, and no one else paid any attention to this out-break.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading But there is no need to disclose here in detail the plot of "Touch and Go," as the new American comedy unfolded itself scene by scene.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two authors were seated at the table in the centre of the footlights, and Harry Brackett whispered to Carpenter: "Stark is getting the big head, isn't he?
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading But there is no need to disclose here in detail the plot of "Touch and Go," as the new American comedy unfolded itself scene by scene.
vivaciousadjectiveUS /vəˈveɪʃəs/
vigorous and animated
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two authors were seated at the table in the centre of the footlights, and Harry Brackett whispered to Carpenter: "Stark is getting the big head, isn't he?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading The two authors were seated at the table in the centre of the footlights, and Harry Brackett whispered to Carpenter: "Stark is getting the big head, isn't he?
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
wittyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪti/
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The prompter gave him the word he needed, and no one else paid any attention to this out-break.
a late time of life
From this reading Then there followed an important scene in which the wife gave her husband a witty and vivacious account of all her doings during the five years of their separation, ending with the startling announcement that she had spent six weeks in South Dakota and had there procured a divorce from him!
