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2019 studio album by Sebadoh
Act Surprised is the ninth studio album by American indie rock band Sebadoh. It is the band's first album in six years. The album was released on May
Act_Surprised
American indie rock band
album titled Defend Yourself, which were both self-recorded. The album Act Surprised followed in 2019. Lou Barlow was the bass player for alternative rock
Sebadoh
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up surprise attack in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Surprise Attack or surprise attack may refer to: Surprise attack, an act of military deception
Surprise_Attack
American actor (1941–2019)
November 16, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2019. Hauser, Scott. "Third Act Surprise". University of Rochester's Rochester Review. Retrieved June 22, 2017
Robert_Forster
American metal band
band became active again in 2019. They released a new single "Don't Act Surprised" on YouTube on October 13, 2019. Current lineup Joe Cafarella – vocals
Stemm_(band)
American guitarist
2010. "Green Day confirm that they are Foxboro Hot Tubs. Everyone act surprised". Punknews.org. April 10, 2008. Retrieved September 21, 2010. Tarpley
Jason White (Green Day guitarist)
Jason_White_(Green_Day_guitarist)
Play by William Shakespeare
Ross arrives to deliver the horrible news to Macduff that his "castle is surprised, your wife and babes / Savagely slaughter'd" (IV.iii.204–205). With this
Macbeth
E-commerce website marketing previously owned jewelry
CNN, The Glenn Beck Show, Wake Up with Whoopi and The Today Show. "Act surprised: Your wedding ring is a terrible investment". Get Rich Slowly. 2014-06-04
I_Do_Now_I_Don't
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Meacham 2016, p. 326. Gass, Nick (November 6, 2015). "George W. Bush 'surprised' by dad's criticism, author says". Politico. Retrieved December 20, 2024
Donald_Trump
Medical billing practice
116th Congress (2019-2020): No Surprises Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress". "Implementation of the No Surprises Act". Thompson, Lawrence H. (1992)
Balance_billing
Music album released with little or no prior publicity
old-world compared to the artists who surprised-released their music. Several major artists also released successful surprise albums in 2017, including Jay-Z's
Surprise_album
2025 US federal law
The Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA) is a law passed by the 119th United States Congress and signed by President Donald Trump on November 19, 2025
Epstein Files Transparency Act
Epstein_Files_Transparency_Act
1996 television film directed by Jack Bender
this. If the police call and tell Sheila about Alec's death, she must act surprised and inconsolable. She asks Emily to forgive her for what happened. She
A_Face_to_Die_For
Annual theater awards in New York City
Obies", Playbill, May 16, 2019. Paulson, Michael (May 26, 2020). "'Act Surprised! Obie Awards Go Virtual, Giving Winners Heads-Up (Exclusive)". The New
Obie_Award
Emotional state experienced as the result of an unexpected event
very surprised, which may induce the fight-or-flight response, or slightly surprised, which elicits a less intense response to the stimulus. Surprise is
Surprise_(emotion)
2001 studio album by Superchunk
3:11 "Out on the Wing" – 5:51 "The Animal Has Left Its Shell" – 3:32 "Act Surprised" – 3:59 "Art Class (Song for Yayoi Kusama)" – 4:15 "What Do You Look
Here's_to_Shutting_Up
American television series
any potential fallout and, unbeknownst to the producers, he agreed to act surprised when the show was recorded. This Is Your Life was nominated three times
This Is Your Life (American TV series)
This_Is_Your_Life_(American_TV_series)
Iranian-born ex-Muslim atheist and secular activist
the picture. [Through the media] it lands at the government, who then act surprised at the existence of ex-Muslims in Malaysia and that something needs
Armin_Navabi
Danish alternative rock band
2010 (Alarm/Fast Getaway) "Gold Chain", 2010 (Alarm/Fast Getaway) "Act Surprised", 2011 (Alarm/Fast Getaway) "We Go Places", 2012 (Alarm/Fast Getaway)
Kitty_Wu
American drummer
Yourself CD/LP/Cassette/Digital (September 16, 2013, Joyful Noise/Domino) Act Surprised CD/LP/Digital (May 24, 2019, Dangerbird Records/Fire Records) EPs Secret
Bob_D'Amico
12th episode of the 7th season of Dexter
"Surprise, Motherfucker!" (otherwise censored as "Surprise, Motherf**ker!" in distribution) is the twelfth episode and season finale of the first season
Surprise,_Motherfucker!
Fictional character on the drama One Life to Live
feelings for Natalie, Jared moves his plan forward; he pretends to act surprised at being Asa's son and even unhappy about the idea — though he secures
Jared_Banks
American politician and military officer (born 1981)
Fuels (OFF) Act, which aimed for a transition to 100% clean energy by 2035. In 2018, she introduced the Securing America's Election Act, requiring all
Tulsi_Gabbard
American politician and naval officer (1936–2018)
opposed the Obama-era Affordable Care Act (ACA), he cast the deciding vote against the American Health Care Act of 2017, which would have partially repealed
John_McCain
Chocolate egg candy
Kinder Surprise (Italian: Kinder Sorpresa or Ovetto Kinder), also known as Kinder Egg or Kinder Surprise Egg, is a milk chocolate consisting of a chocolate
Kinder_Surprise
in close elections. When planned, an election surprise may be an act of propaganda. Election surprises typically fall into categories such as terrorism
Election_surprise
2021–2025 U.S. presidential administration
reduce the impact of COVID-19, including invoking the Defense Production Act of 1950, and set an early goal of achieving one hundred million COVID-19
Presidency_of_Joe_Biden
Country within the United Kingdom
act of the National Assembly for Wales but now known as an act of Senedd Cymru in relation to twenty subjects listed in the Government of Wales Act 2006
Wales
President of the United States from 1933 to 1945
Convention, he chose Roosevelt as his running mate. Although his nomination surprised most people, he balanced the ticket as a moderate, a Wilsonian, and a
Franklin_D._Roosevelt
American stand-up comedian, podcast host and mixed martial arts fighter
as a duo act with comedian Bryan Callen, but more recently as a solo comedian. Schaub released his debut comedy special, You'd Be Surprised, in 2019,
Brendan_Schaub
American lawyer and politician (1932–2009)
sexually assaulted her. In 1987, Kennedy and a young female lobbyist were surprised in the back room of a restaurant in a state of partial undress. Female
Ted_Kennedy
American politician (born 1940)
Act, the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
Nancy_Pelosi
American singer and actress (born 1993)
condemning the act of police brutality. She highlighted white privilege and called for more activism outside social media. In 2022, Grande surprised children
Ariana_Grande
American politician (born 1950)
bankruptcy as an "October Surprise" planned by Democrats to help win the 2008 election. Schumer voted for the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in 1996. He opposed
Chuck_Schumer
President of the United States from 2009 to 2017
financial crisis with measures including the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to address the Great Recession; a partial extension of the Bush tax
Barack_Obama
Regulations on arms and ammunition
the act, authorities have discretion in determining whether persons have good reasons to own firearms. The Arms Act of 2021 repealed the Arms Act of 2012
Overview of gun laws by nation
Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation
Device to resolve the plot of a dramatic work
otherwise irresolvable plot situation, to surprise the audience, to bring the tale to a happy ending, or act as a comedic device. Deus ex machina is a
Deus_ex_machina
American minister and civil rights activist (1929–1968)
pivotal legislative gains in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the Fair Housing Act of 1968. King was jailed several times. Federal
Martin_Luther_King_Jr.
2002 U.S. law regarding corporate accounting
Sarbanes–Oxley Act in 2005: "I am surprised that the Sarbanes–Oxley Act, so rapidly developed and enacted, has functioned as well as it has ... the act importantly
Sarbanes–Oxley_Act
American actress and singer (born 1996)
Derek (July 12, 2021). "Zendaya talks voicing 'iconic' Lola Bunny, being surprised by controversy over new Space Jam look". Entertainment Weekly. Archived
Zendaya
American budget reconciliation law
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This substitute amendment was later adopted. Schumer's lead staffer, Gerry Petrella, recalled the surprise phone call came
Inflation_Reduction_Act
President of the United States from 1977 to 1981
Despite winning key states such as California and New York, Kennedy surprised his supporters by running a weak campaign. Carter won most of the primaries
Jimmy_Carter
2026 studio album by Drake
manosphere bros" on the record. Pitchfork's Matthew Ritchie wrote that "the R&B act of Drake’s triple bill is alternatingly hypnotic and hollow. It peaks when
Habibti_(album)
2018 film by Peter Segal
Second Act is a 2018 American romantic comedy film directed by Peter Segal and written by Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Justin Zackham. It stars Jennifer
Second_Act_(film)
1993 film by Bill Duke
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit is a 1993 American jukebox musical comedy film, directed by Bill Duke, and released by Touchstone Pictures. A sequel to
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Sister_Act_2:_Back_in_the_Habit
Civil War general, U.S. president from 1869 to 1877
enemy's right flank. On November 23, Major General George Henry Thomas surprised the enemy in open daylight, advancing the Union lines and taking Orchard
Ulysses_S._Grant
Proposed U.S. federal law to make daylight saving time permanent
The Sunshine Protection Act is a proposed United States federal law that would make U.S. daylight saving time permanent, meaning the time would no longer
Sunshine_Protection_Act
President of the United States from 1981 to 1989
the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Reagan responded that bigotry was not in his nature and later argued that certain provisions of the act infringed upon the
Ronald_Reagan
ACT Music. Distributor catalogue numbers are not provided here. "ACT - In the Spirit of Jazz - 480 Alben". ACT Music. Retrieved 2015-04-11. "The ACT Company"
List_of_ACT_Music_albums
Whistleblower and NSA contractor (born 1983)
unsealed charges against Snowden on two counts of violating the Espionage Act of 1917 and theft of government property, following which the Department
Edward_Snowden
American politician and activist (born 1941)
great deal. It means a great deal to me. I think people are going to be surprised that we are apart on some issues but we're awfully close on a whole bunch
Bernie_Sanders
2004 film by Michael Herbig
(T)Raumschiff Surprise – Periode 1 ("Dream/Spaceship Surprise — Period 1") is a 2004 German comedy film by Michael "Bully" Herbig. It is a spoof of the
Traumschiff Surprise – Periode 1
Traumschiff_Surprise_–_Periode_1
President of the United States from 1963 to 1969
Act 1964: Nurse Training Act 1964: Food Stamp Act 1964: Economic Opportunity Act 1965: Housing and Urban Development Act 1965: Higher Education Act 1965:
Lyndon_B._Johnson
2009–2017 U.S. presidential administration
100 days of his presidency included signing the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 relaxing the statute of limitations for equal-pay lawsuits; signing
Presidency_of_Barack_Obama
American singer and songwriter (born 1981)
LeToya Luckett joined in 1993, Girl's Tyme continued performing as an opening act for established R&B girl groups. In 1995, Mathew left his job to manage the
Beyoncé
American actress (born 1999)
critical acclaim for playing Gypsy-Rose Blanchard in the crime drama series The Act (2019), for which she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden
Joey_King
President of the United States in 1881
arrived, however, Confederate forces under General Albert Sidney Johnston surprised Grant's men in their camps, driving them back. Garfield's troops received
James_A._Garfield
2025–2026 concert tour by Laufey
"Snow White" "From the Start" Act V "Sabotage" "Letter to My 13 Year Old Self" Built into the set is a special surprise song, a rounding track that changes
A_Matter_of_Time_Tour
President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022
foreign investors. In March 2022, he signed Republic Act No. 11647 which amended the Foreign Investment Act of 1991, effectively relaxing restrictions on foreign
Rodrigo_Duterte
English singer-songwriter (born 1991)
the Brit Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act. Sheeran's second studio album, × ("Multiply"), topped charts around the
Ed_Sheeran
equality with laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the Fair Housing Act of 1968. These ended the Jim Crow laws that
History_of_the_United_States
Political party in India
included an employment guarantee bill, the Right to Information Act, and a right to education act. The NAC, as well as the Left Front that supported the government
Indian_National_Congress
American filmmaker, actor and writer (born 1935)
characters, and, in Act II, a beautifully written scene that leads to a moving final curtain". Allen has written several off-Broadway one-act plays, including
Woody_Allen
Canadian rapper and singer (born 1986)
2022. Retrieved March 5, 2022. Peters, Micah (February 12, 2015). "Drake surprised everyone and dropped a 17-track mixtape out of nowhere". USA Today. Archived
Drake_(musician)
United States law
The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA; 16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.) is the primary law in the United States for protecting and conserving imperiled species
Endangered Species Act of 1973
Endangered_Species_Act_of_1973
1941 Japanese attack on the US
On December 7, 1941, the Empire of Japan launched a surprise military strike on the United States Pacific Fleet at its naval base at Pearl Harbor on Oahu
Attack_on_Pearl_Harbor
Founding of the United States
such as the Wool Act 1698, the Hat Act 1731, and the Iron Act 1750. Colonial reactions to these policies were mixed. The Molasses Act 1733, for example
American_Revolution
President of the United States from 1945 to 1953
stay and fight, using profanity from his railroad days. The men were so surprised to hear Truman use such language that they immediately obeyed. Truman's
Harry_S._Truman
Episode of The Bear
Gary, Indiana. The 39th episode of the series, "Gary" was released as a surprise drop on May 5, 2026, on Hulu and FX, streaming separately from the rest
Gary_(The_Bear_episode)
British light entertainment television programme
Surprise Surprise is a British light entertainment television programme that aired in two iterations on ITV. The series originally ran from 6 May 1984
Surprise Surprise (British TV series)
Surprise_Surprise_(British_TV_series)
English rock band
acclaimed and cemented Radiohead as a major live act. Grant Gee, the director of the "No Surprises" video, filmed the band on tour for the 1999 documentary
Radiohead
President of Germany from 1925 to 1934
from the Eighth Army. On 11 November, in a raging snowstorm, his forces surprised the Russian flank in the fierce battle of Łódź, which ended the immediate
Paul_von_Hindenburg
Founding Father, U.S. president from 1797 to 1801
Franklin of the American duplicity, but did not demand renegotiation. He was surprised at how much the Americans could extract. The independent negotiations
John_Adams
American politician and activist (born 1989)
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, as it was decoupled from the social safety net provisions in the Build Back Better Act. In September 2022, Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria_Ocasio-Cortez
Armed Philippine-American conflict (1899–1902)
affairs in the Philippines. The next day the government officials were surprised to learn that messages to General Otis to deal mildly with the rebels
Philippine–American_War
American politician and attorney (born 1955)
against the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) in December 2009, and against the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. He played a leading
Lindsey_Graham
2007 novel by Joseph Staten
story in which reporter Chana Joffe asked Staten if gamers read and acted surprised that Halo had a story at all. Several writers covering the story believed
Halo:_Contact_Harvest
1930s programs of U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt
the Emergency Banking Act, which authorized the Federal Reserve to insure deposits to restore confidence, and the 1933 Banking Act made this permanent with
New_Deal
American politician (1917–2010)
reason Congress would block the plan and furthering that he would be surprised if a one-year cut in rates lasted more than year. Byrd opined that it
Robert_Byrd
Prime Minister of India from 1947 to 1964
1955–56: the Hindu Marriage Act, Hindu Succession Act, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, and Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act. Those who practise Sikhism
Jawaharlal_Nehru
Replica tall ship built at Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada in 1970
27-5 - Public Act 91-31 Wikimedia Commons has media related to HMS Surprise (ship, 1970). Maritime Museum of San Diego page on the Surprise Archived 2010-07-07
HMS_Surprise_(replica_ship)
Steep-sided canyon in Arizona, US
degrees Fahrenheit (−18 °C) along the canyon's rims. Visitors are often surprised by these potentially extreme conditions, and this, along with the high
Grand_Canyon
Island country in the Indian Ocean
"Bhojpuri-Speaking Union Act – 2011" (PDF). Ministry of Arts and Culture. Retrieved 20 January 2019. "Chinese-Speaking Union Act – 2011" (PDF). Ministry
Mauritius
2015 United States education reform law
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a US law passed in December 2015 that governs the United States K–12 public education policy. The law replaced
Every_Student_Succeeds_Act
President of the United States from 1989 to 1993
souring economy. A New York Times article mistakenly depicted Bush as being surprised to see a supermarket barcode reader; the report of his reaction exacerbated
George_H._W._Bush
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1868; 1874–1880)
Jewish families since Sampson Gideon in 1770. However, until the Jews Relief Act 1858, MPs were required to take the oath of allegiance "on the true faith
Benjamin_Disraeli
1993 US law enforcement siege in Texas
damages under the Federal Tort Claims Act, civil rights statutes, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, and Texas state law. The bulk of
Waco_siege
Top-level subdivisions of Canada
territory requires only an act of Parliament, a legislatively simpler process. In late 2004, Prime Minister Paul Martin surprised some observers by expressing
Provinces and territories of Canada
Provinces_and_territories_of_Canada
Form of political manipulation
Representation Act - The Fulcrum". thefulcrum.us. Retrieved 25 November 2025. "House Delegation Reintroduces Fair Representation Act to Reform Congressional
Gerrymandering
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1945 to 1951
reforms, including the passing of the National Insurance Act 1946 and National Assistance Act 1948, the formation of the National Health Service (NHS)
Clement_Attlee
2026 studio album by the Protomen
Act III: This City Made Us (colloquially referred to as Act III) is the fifth studio album by American rock band the Protomen. Released January 9, 2026
Act_III:_This_City_Made_Us
Prime Minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025
government in the 2021 federal election. He then invoked the Emergencies Act for the first time in Canadian history in response to the Freedom Convoy
Justin_Trudeau
King of the Belgians from 1831 to 1865
which was more popular than him. Leopold also believed that the Church would act as a means of unity for Belgium, which was linguistically divided. Historians
Leopold_I_of_Belgium
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016
measures. His administration passed the Health and Social Care Act and the Welfare Reform Act, which introduced large-scale changes to healthcare and welfare
David_Cameron
South Korean boy band
ISBN 978-1-64125-643-8. Kim, Suk-young, ed. (2023). "Part V: The Band That Surprised the World". The Cambridge Companion to K-Pop. Cambridge: Cambridge University
BTS
English-Irish boy band (2010–2016)
the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony. They became the first British act to have their debut album top the charts on the Billboard 200 with Up All
One_Direction
1973 US Supreme Court decision on abortion, overruled 2022
fertility targets was strongly opposed by the developing countries, which surprised the delegations from the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. The
Roe_v._Wade
2023 single by 4Batz
"Act II: Date @ 8" is a song by the American singer 4Batz, initially released independently on December 15, 2023. Written by 4Batz and produced by Sanni
Act_II:_Date_@_8
Swedish actress (1915–1982)
minor and did not expect to win. When the award was announced, in her surprised and unrehearsed remarks, she remarked to the audience that Valentina Cortese
Ingrid_Bergman
Naval infantry branch of the U.S. military
10 U.S.C. § 5063 and as originally introduced under the National Security Act of 1947, the three primary areas of responsibility for the U.S. Marine Corps
United_States_Marine_Corps
ACT SURPRISED
ACT SURPRISED
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, Latin
Unity; First-rate; Number One
Girl/Female
Bengali, Indian, Kannada, Telugu
An Act
Boy/Male
Gaelic American Irish Celtic English
Rock.
Male
Egyptian
, the devourer of the dead.
Male
English
Champion, Follower of Thor
Male
English
English short form of Celtic Arthur, possibly ART means "bear-man." Compare with another form of Art.
Male
Celtic
, high.
Boy/Male
Anglo Saxon American English Latin
Unity.
Boy/Male
Australian, Scottish
Catlike
Boy/Male
Australian, Indonesian, Netherlands
Brave; Heroic; Sacrifice Life for Others
Male
Egyptian
, triumph.
Male
English
 English byname transferred to forename use, ACE means "number one." Compare with another form of Ace.
Girl/Female
Australian, Chinese, Greek, Irish
Pure
Surname or Lastname
French
French : habitational name for someone from any of various places called Acy, Romano-Gallic Aciacum ‘estate of Acius’.English : variant of Acey.
Girl/Female
Australian
Nature
Male
French
 Variant form of Norman French Asce, ACE means "noble at birth." Compare with another form of Ace.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Celtic, Chinese, Christian, English, German, Greek, Irish
Rock; Bear; Adherent of the Goddess Artemis; Bear Man; Eagle of Thor
Male
Irish
Irish Gaelic name derived from the vocabulary word art, ART means "bear" and "champion." In Irish legend, this is the name of a son of Conn of the Hundred Battles. Compare with another form of Art.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a Norman and Old French personal name, Ace, Asse, from Germanic (Frankish) Azzo, Atso, a pet form of personal names containing adal ‘noble’ as a first element.Possibly an Americanized form of German Atz, which has the same origin as 1.
Female
Hebrew
(×Ö¸×¡Ö°× Ö·×ª) Hebrew name of Egyptian origin, ACÄ”NATH means "belonging to the goddess Neith." In the bible, this is the name of Joseph's Egyptian wife.
ACT SURPRISED
ACT SURPRISED
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Handsome beautiful, helpful, generous and got a lot of love to share
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi, Telugu
Joy of Inner Mind; One who Pleases the Mind
Girl/Female
Arabic
Beautiful
Girl/Female
Scottish American
Derived from name of a prominent Scottish clan 'Leslie.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Beloved
Boy/Male
Muslim
Distinguished. Exquisite.
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
The Merchant of Venice' The Prince of Arragon, suitor to Portia. 'Much Ado About Nothing' Don...
Boy/Male
Tamil
Bhawanidas | பவாநிதாஸ
Devotee of Durga
Male
Hebrew
(קְהָת) Hebrew name QEHATH means "assembly." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Levi and a grandson of Jacob.
Surname or Lastname
English (West Midlands)
English (West Midlands) : of uncertain origin; perhaps a topographic name for someone who lived by a bank or raised piece of ground, Middle English benche (from Old English benc ‘bench’). This transferred sense of the word is not well attested, however, and some other sense of the word may be in question; perhaps one who sat on a bench in a hall, i.e. a retainer.Possibly an altered spelling of German Bensch.
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ACT SURPRISED
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ACT SURPRISED
n.
The result of public deliberation; the decision or determination of a legislative body, council, court of justice, etc.; a decree, edit, law, judgment, resolve, award; as, an act of Parliament, or of Congress.
n.
Alt. of Ache
v. i.
To perform actions; to fulfill functions; to put forth energy; to move, as opposed to remaining at rest; to carry into effect a determination of the will.
n.
A thesis maintained in public, in some English universities, by a candidate for a degree, or to show the proficiency of a student.
n.
A formal solemn writing, expressing that something has been done.
n.
That which is done or doing; the exercise of power, or the effect, of which power exerted is the cause; a performance; a deed.
v. i.
To behave or conduct, as in morals, private duties, or public offices; to bear or deport one's self; as, we know not why he has acted so.
n.
A state of reality or real existence as opposed to a possibility or possible existence.
v. i.
To exert power; to produce an effect; as, the stomach acts upon food.
v. i.
To perform on the stage; to represent a character.
v. t.
To move to action; to actuate; to animate.
n.
The black art; magic.
v. t.
To perform; to execute; to do.
v. t.
To perform, as an actor; to represent dramatically on the stage.
n.
Process of doing; action. In act, in the very doing; on the point of (doing).
v. t.
To feign or counterfeit; to simulate.
n.
A performance of part of a play; one of the principal divisions of a play or dramatic work in which a certain definite part of the action is completed.
v. t.
To assume the office or character of; to play; to personate; as, to act the hero.
n.
An animal of various species of the genera Felis and Lynx. The domestic cat is Felis domestica. The European wild cat (Felis catus) is much larger than the domestic cat. In the United States the name wild cat is commonly applied to the bay lynx (Lynx rufus) See Wild cat, and Tiger cat.