used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If the name of any living person is used, it is simply a coincidence.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading “First an actor and now a producer.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “Brilliant,” Pop said softly. “I salute her” You’re on the Air
(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 The names of all characters used in this book are purely fictitious.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “First an actor and now a producer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “First an actor and now a producer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If the name of any living person is used, it is simply a coincidence.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading You should try script writing, Carlin” Vic Wylie said, “Don’t let it tear you apart, kid.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The names of all characters used in this book are purely fictitious.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “I don’t mean it’s a bad show” Lucille’s performance held Joe spellbound.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The names of all characters used in this book are purely fictitious.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading “Brilliant,” Pop said softly. “I salute her” You’re on the Air
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It’s show business” “Now, now, folks,” Tony Vaux said.
can't
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From this reading You can’t change it.
Carlin
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From this reading You should try script writing, Carlin” Vic Wylie said, “Don’t let it tear you apart, kid.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading You can’t change it.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The names of all characters used in this book are purely fictitious.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading If the name of any living person is used, it is simply a coincidence.
Don't
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From this reading You should try script writing, Carlin” Vic Wylie said, “Don’t let it tear you apart, kid.
fictitiousadjectiveUS /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading The names of all characters used in this book are purely fictitious.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “First an actor and now a producer.
your parents
From this reading It’s show business” “Now, now, folks,” Tony Vaux said.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading “I don’t mean it’s a bad show” Lucille’s performance held Joe spellbound.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Brilliant,” Pop said softly. “I salute her” You’re on the Air
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t mean it’s a bad show” Lucille’s performance held Joe spellbound.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the name of any living person is used, it is simply a coincidence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The names of all characters used in this book are purely fictitious.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If the name of any living person is used, it is simply a coincidence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If the name of any living person is used, it is simply a coincidence.
It's
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From this reading It’s show business” “Now, now, folks,” Tony Vaux said.
Joe
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From this reading “I don’t mean it’s a bad show” Lucille’s performance held Joe spellbound.
kidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading You should try script writing, Carlin” Vic Wylie said, “Don’t let it tear you apart, kid.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading You should try script writing, Carlin” Vic Wylie said, “Don’t let it tear you apart, kid.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading If the name of any living person is used, it is simply a coincidence.
Lucille's
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From this reading “I don’t mean it’s a bad show” Lucille’s performance held Joe spellbound.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “I don’t mean it’s a bad show” Lucille’s performance held Joe spellbound.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If the name of any living person is used, it is simply a coincidence.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The names of all characters used in this book are purely fictitious.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “First an actor and now a producer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The names of all characters used in this book are purely fictitious.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Brilliant,” Pop said softly. “I salute her” You’re on the Air
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading “I don’t mean it’s a bad show” Lucille’s performance held Joe spellbound.
a human being
From this reading If the name of any living person is used, it is simply a coincidence.
PopverbUS /pɑːp/
bulge outward
From this reading “Brilliant,” Pop said softly. “I salute her” You’re on the Air
producernounUS /prəˈduːsər/
someone who manufactures something
From this reading “First an actor and now a producer.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading The names of all characters used in this book are purely fictitious.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading You should try script writing, Carlin” Vic Wylie said, “Don’t let it tear you apart, kid.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading “Brilliant,” Pop said softly. “I salute her” You’re on the Air
scriptnounUS /skrɪpt/
a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
From this reading You should try script writing, Carlin” Vic Wylie said, “Don’t let it tear you apart, kid.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading You should try script writing, Carlin” Vic Wylie said, “Don’t let it tear you apart, kid.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It’s show business” “Now, now, folks,” Tony Vaux said.
and nothing more
From this reading If the name of any living person is used, it is simply a coincidence.
with low volume
From this reading “Brilliant,” Pop said softly. “I salute her” You’re on the Air
spellboundadjectiveUS /ˈspelbaʊnd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading “I don’t mean it’s a bad show” Lucille’s performance held Joe spellbound.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading You should try script writing, Carlin” Vic Wylie said, “Don’t let it tear you apart, kid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The names of all characters used in this book are purely fictitious.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The names of all characters used in this book are purely fictitious.
Tony
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From this reading It’s show business” “Now, now, folks,” Tony Vaux said.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading You should try script writing, Carlin” Vic Wylie said, “Don’t let it tear you apart, kid.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The names of all characters used in this book are purely fictitious.
VauxnounUS /vɔːks/
United States landscape architect (born in England) who designed Central Park (1824-1895)
From this reading It’s show business” “Now, now, folks,” Tony Vaux said.
Vic
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From this reading You should try script writing, Carlin” Vic Wylie said, “Don’t let it tear you apart, kid.
the act of creating written works
From this reading You should try script writing, Carlin” Vic Wylie said, “Don’t let it tear you apart, kid.
WylienounUS /ˈwaɪli/
United States poet (1885-1928)
From this reading You should try script writing, Carlin” Vic Wylie said, “Don’t let it tear you apart, kid.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You should try script writing, Carlin” Vic Wylie said, “Don’t let it tear you apart, kid.
You're
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From this reading “Brilliant,” Pop said softly. “I salute her” You’re on the Air
