adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has nothing to do with the number of scenes or acts of a drama.
acrobaticadjectiveUS /ˌækrəˈbætɪk/
vigorously active
From this reading If the manager of a theatre requires an acrobatic act to fill his bill and balance his show he often inquires for an acrobatic two-act.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE TWO-ACT The word "two-act" is used to describe any act played by two people.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading It has nothing to do with the number of scenes or acts of a drama.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If the manager of a theatre requires an acrobatic act to fill his bill and balance his show he often inquires for an acrobatic two-act.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If the manager of a theatre requires an acrobatic act to fill his bill and balance his show he often inquires for an acrobatic two-act.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE TWO-ACT The word "two-act" is used to describe any act played by two people.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading If the manager of a theatre requires an acrobatic act to fill his bill and balance his show he often inquires for an acrobatic two-act.
billnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading If the manager of a theatre requires an acrobatic act to fill his bill and balance his show he often inquires for an acrobatic two-act.
booking-office
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From this reading It is a booking-office term--a word made necessary by the exigencies of vaudeville commerce.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE TWO-ACT The word "two-act" is used to describe any act played by two people.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When two people present a "turn," it is called a two-act.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading It is a booking-office term--a word made necessary by the exigencies of vaudeville commerce.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE TWO-ACT The word "two-act" is used to describe any act played by two people.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It has nothing to do with the number of scenes or acts of a drama.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading It has nothing to do with the number of scenes or acts of a drama.
exigenciesnounUS /ˌekˈsɪdʒənsiz/
plural of “exigency” — a pressing or urgent situation
From this reading It is a booking-office term--a word made necessary by the exigencies of vaudeville commerce.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading If the manager of a theatre requires an acrobatic act to fill his bill and balance his show he often inquires for an acrobatic two-act.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If the manager of a theatre requires an acrobatic act to fill his bill and balance his show he often inquires for an acrobatic two-act.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has nothing to do with the number of scenes or acts of a drama.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the manager of a theatre requires an acrobatic act to fill his bill and balance his show he often inquires for an acrobatic two-act.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If the manager of a theatre requires an acrobatic act to fill his bill and balance his show he often inquires for an acrobatic two-act.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the manager of a theatre requires an acrobatic act to fill his bill and balance his show he often inquires for an acrobatic two-act.
inquiresverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading If the manager of a theatre requires an acrobatic act to fill his bill and balance his show he often inquires for an acrobatic two-act.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE TWO-ACT The word "two-act" is used to describe any act played by two people.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has nothing to do with the number of scenes or acts of a drama.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is a booking-office term--a word made necessary by the exigencies of vaudeville commerce.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading If the manager of a theatre requires an acrobatic act to fill his bill and balance his show he often inquires for an acrobatic two-act.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading It is a booking-office term--a word made necessary by the exigencies of vaudeville commerce.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It has nothing to do with the number of scenes or acts of a drama.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It has nothing to do with the number of scenes or acts of a drama.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It has nothing to do with the number of scenes or acts of a drama.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading If the manager of a theatre requires an acrobatic act to fill his bill and balance his show he often inquires for an acrobatic two-act.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It has nothing to do with the number of scenes or acts of a drama.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE TWO-ACT The word "two-act" is used to describe any act played by two people.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE TWO-ACT The word "two-act" is used to describe any act played by two people.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When two people present a "turn," it is called a two-act.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading If the manager of a theatre requires an acrobatic act to fill his bill and balance his show he often inquires for an acrobatic two-act.
scenesnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading It has nothing to do with the number of scenes or acts of a drama.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If the manager of a theatre requires an acrobatic act to fill his bill and balance his show he often inquires for an acrobatic two-act.
termnounUS /tɜːrm/
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading It is a booking-office term--a word made necessary by the exigencies of vaudeville commerce.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE TWO-ACT The word "two-act" is used to describe any act played by two people.
theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading If the manager of a theatre requires an acrobatic act to fill his bill and balance his show he often inquires for an acrobatic two-act.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE TWO-ACT The word "two-act" is used to describe any act played by two people.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading When two people present a "turn," it is called a two-act.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE TWO-ACT The word "two-act" is used to describe any act played by two people.
TWO-ACT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE TWO-ACT The word "two-act" is used to describe any act played by two people.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE TWO-ACT The word "two-act" is used to describe any act played by two people.
VAUDEVILLEnounUS /ˈvɑːdvɪl/
a variety show with songs and comic acts etc.
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE TWO-ACT The word "two-act" is used to describe any act played by two people.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When two people present a "turn," it is called a two-act.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It has nothing to do with the number of scenes or acts of a drama.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE VAUDEVILLE TWO-ACT The word "two-act" is used to describe any act played by two people.
