adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading The frame through which the audience views the stage is the "proscenium arch."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
artistnounUS /ˈɑːrtəst/
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Furthermore, to achieve the highest success, he must know what he cannot do as well as what he can do with them.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The frame through which the audience views the stage is the "proscenium arch."
auditoriumnounUS /ˌɔːdəˈtɔːriəm/
the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits
From this reading I. THE PHYSICAL PROPORTIONS OF THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE The footlights are the equator of the theatre, separating the "front of the house," or auditorium, from the "back of the house," or stage.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I. THE PHYSICAL PROPORTIONS OF THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE The footlights are the equator of the theatre, separating the "front of the house," or auditorium, from the "back of the house," or stage.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Furthermore, to achieve the highest success, he must know what he cannot do as well as what he can do with them.
cannot
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From this reading Furthermore, to achieve the highest success, he must know what he cannot do as well as what he can do with them.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
DIMENSIONSnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Furthermore, to achieve the highest success, he must know what he cannot do as well as what he can do with them.
equatornounUS /ɪˈkweɪtər/
an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles
From this reading I. THE PHYSICAL PROPORTIONS OF THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE The footlights are the equator of the theatre, separating the "front of the house," or auditorium, from the "back of the house," or stage.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
footlightsnounUS /ˈfʊtlaɪts/
theater light at the front of a stage that illuminate the set and actors
From this reading I. THE PHYSICAL PROPORTIONS OF THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE The footlights are the equator of the theatre, separating the "front of the house," or auditorium, from the "back of the house," or stage.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
frameverbUS /freɪm/
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading The frame through which the audience views the stage is the "proscenium arch."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I. THE PHYSICAL PROPORTIONS OF THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE The footlights are the equator of the theatre, separating the "front of the house," or auditorium, from the "back of the house," or stage.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading I. THE PHYSICAL PROPORTIONS OF THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE The footlights are the equator of the theatre, separating the "front of the house," or auditorium, from the "back of the house," or stage.
FurthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading Furthermore, to achieve the highest success, he must know what he cannot do as well as what he can do with them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Furthermore, to achieve the highest success, he must know what he cannot do as well as what he can do with them.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Furthermore, to achieve the highest success, he must know what he cannot do as well as what he can do with them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I. THE PHYSICAL PROPORTIONS OF THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE The footlights are the equator of the theatre, separating the "front of the house," or auditorium, from the "back of the house," or stage.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I. THE PHYSICAL PROPORTIONS OF THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE The footlights are the equator of the theatre, separating the "front of the house," or auditorium, from the "back of the house," or stage.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The frame through which the audience views the stage is the "proscenium arch."
ITSdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
lendsverbUS /lendz/
third-person singular of “lend” — bestow a quality on
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I. THE PHYSICAL PROPORTIONS OF THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE The footlights are the equator of the theatre, separating the "front of the house," or auditorium, from the "back of the house," or stage.
PHYSICALadjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading I. THE PHYSICAL PROPORTIONS OF THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE The footlights are the equator of the theatre, separating the "front of the house," or auditorium, from the "back of the house," or stage.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
PROPORTIONSnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading I. THE PHYSICAL PROPORTIONS OF THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE The footlights are the equator of the theatre, separating the "front of the house," or auditorium, from the "back of the house," or stage.
prosceniumnoun
the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)
From this reading The frame through which the audience views the stage is the "proscenium arch."
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading I. THE PHYSICAL PROPORTIONS OF THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE The footlights are the equator of the theatre, separating the "front of the house," or auditorium, from the "back of the house," or stage.
STAGEnounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
stage-effects
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading I. THE PHYSICAL PROPORTIONS OF THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE The footlights are the equator of the theatre, separating the "front of the house," or auditorium, from the "back of the house," or stage.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Furthermore, to achieve the highest success, he must know what he cannot do as well as what he can do with them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The frame through which the audience views the stage is the "proscenium arch."
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
VAUDEVILLEnounUS /ˈvɑːdvɪl/
a variety show with songs and comic acts etc.
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The frame through which the audience views the stage is the "proscenium arch."
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 Furthermore, to achieve the highest success, he must know what he cannot do as well as what he can do with them.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE AND ITS DIMENSIONS To achieve success in any art the artist must know his tools and for what purposes they are designed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The frame through which the audience views the stage is the "proscenium arch."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Furthermore, to achieve the highest success, he must know what he cannot do as well as what he can do with them.
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The vaudeville stage--considered as a material thing--lends itself to only a few definite possibilities of use, and its scenery, lights and stage-effects constitute the box of tools the vaudeville writer has at his command.
