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act

Definition 1 (noun)

something that people do or cause to happen

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Can't you see? By committing an evil act the poor man injured his soul?
Angel and the Badman
Lesson 4
And not by the act of another human being.
Angel and the Badman
Lesson 2
Each human being has an integrity that can be hurt only by the act of that same human being...
Angel and the Badman
Lesson 2
But in reality, it would injure only the person doing the act of force or violence.
Angel and the Badman
Lesson 2
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Definition 2 (verb)

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

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Paul's been gone too long for you to act like this.
The Amazing Mr. X
Lesson 2
I'm sorry I acted like a child.
The Amazing Mr. X
Lesson 2
Stop it. You're acting like a child.
Night of the Living Dead
Lesson 1
No use acting as if you didn't know me. I'm your wife.
The Last Time I Saw Paris
Lesson 5
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Definition 3 (verb)

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

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While he was acting as Wyatt Earp's deputy over in Tombstone
Angel and the Badman
Lesson 5
Consistent reports from witnesses to the effect that people who acted as though they were in a kind of trance
Night of the Living Dead
Lesson 5
For acting tough, for pushing girls in the face.
Scarlet Street
Lesson 5
If you mean... Oh, stop acting like a green kid.
Scarlet Street
Lesson 7

Definition 4 (noun)

a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program

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So long, kid. You got a great act there. Great!
The Last Time I Saw Paris
Lesson 5

Definition 5 (noun)

a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet

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It doesn't matter if we're a little late, Martin. The first act's no good anyway.
The Amazing Mr. X
Lesson 1

Definition 6 (verb)

play a role or part

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What play are you acting in?
Scarlet Street
Lesson 2