scenescene /siːn/ ●●● S2 W2 noun 
Hamlet, Act 5, Scene 2 the opening scene b)a single piece of action that happens in one place in a film, book etc: battle scenes tender love scenes The film contains some violent scenes. colourful pictures depicting scenes from the Bible► see thesaurus at part2activities [singular] a particular set of activities and the people who are involved in them: I’m not into the club scene (=going to night clubs). LA’s music scene the drug scene a newcomer to the political scene3accident/crime [singular] the place where an accident, crime etc happened: The police soon arrived at the scene of the crime.at the scene Investigators are now at the scene, searching for clues.on the scene Journalists were on the scene within minutes.► see thesaurus at place4view/picture [countable] a view of a place as you see it, or as it appears in a picture: He photographed a wide range of street scenes.scene of She returned home to find a scene of devastation.► see thesaurus at sight5event/situation [countable] what is happening in a place, or what can be seen happeningscene of There were scenes of rejoicing after the election.bad scene American English ‘It’s a bad scene here,’ she said. ‘Jamie is very sick.’6argument [countable] a loud angry argument, especially in a public place: There were angry scenes in parliament today. I was mad, but I didn’t want to make a scene.7not be your scene informal to not be the type of thing you like: Loud discos aren’t really my scene.8behind the scenes secretly, while other things are happening publicly: Behind the scenes, both sides are working towards an agreement.9set the scene a)to provide the conditions in which an event can happenscene for The prison riots have set the scene for major reform. b)to describe the situation before you begin to tell a story: A few words on the rules of English law will help to set the scene.10be/come on the scene to be or become involved in a situation, activity etc: By then, there was a boyfriend on the scene. → a change of scene at change2(3), → steal the scene at steal1(4)COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + scenethe political scene· This issue is going to continue to dominate the political scene.the social scene· She loved the city, and really enjoyed the social scene.the music/jazz etc scene· She’s still involved in the music scene in London.the arts scene· Britain has a lively contemporary arts scene.the literary scene· He had a huge influence on the literary scene.the club scene (=going to nightclubs)· I was really into the club scene.the drug scene (=taking illegal drugs)· He regrets getting caught up in the drug scene.the gay scene (=clubs and pubs where gay people go)· He knew his way around the New York gay scene.the national scene· The magazine gives an overview of the national music scene.the international/world scene· He is still a major figure on the international political scene.verbsbe part of a scene· Formal receptions were an important part of the social scene.be involved in a scene· I knew that he was involved in the drugs scene.appear/arrive on a scene (=become known)· He first appeared on the arts scene in the 1960s.
WORD ORIGINscene
Origin:
1500-1600 French scène, from Latin scena, scaena ‘stage, scene’, from Greek skene ‘tent, building against which a play is performed, stage’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Act V, Scene 2 of Hamlet
- I had to laugh at the absurdity of the scene.
- In the final scene, Harry tells Sabrina he loves her.
- On the wall were several framed floral scenes.
- Reporters described the horrific scenes which followed the bombing.
- She stared out the window at the lively street scene.
- the death scene
- The ghost appears in Act 2, Scene 1.
- The opening scene of the movie features the gangsters discussing their next heist.
- The sex scenes between Depardieu and Brochet are sensitively filmed.
- The village is a scene of devastation after the heavy rains.
- There are scenes of confusion here as refugees pour out of the city.
- But be warned: The battle scenes are as fierce and brutal as the reality of bladed warfare.
- I saw him again that evening and the same scene was repeated until he collapsed in complete exhaustion.
- She was down at the scene of the picket.
- The scene inside the lobby restaurant of the studio did nothing to make me less self-conscious.
- The Dunblane Primary School, the scene of the massacre, was closed until Monday.
- The interpretation of Mannheim's project that von Schelting initiated set the scene for its incorporation into mainstream functionalist sociology.
THESAURUS
something that together with other things forms a whole: · It looks like part of a car engine.· The best part of the movie was the end.· The hardest part is getting started.
especially British English informal a small part of something: · Some bits of the book are really funny.· I didn’t read the bottom bit.
one of several different parts that you join together to make something: · One of the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle was missing.· The furniture comes in several pieces.
a part of a machine or process: · The company supplies engine components for trucks.· Education is a major component in a child’s growth and development.
a part of something that is clearly different and separate from other parts: · The test is divided into two sections.· the reference section of the library· the string section of the orchestra
one of the numbered parts that a book is divided into: · The opening chapter of the book sets the scene.
one of the parts that a film or play is divided into: · Some scenes had to be cut because they were too violent.· act 1, scene 2 of the play
a part of a story on the television or the radio, which is told in separate parts: · I missed last week’s episode.
the area you can see from a window or place, especially when it is beautiful: · The hotel has a view of the Colosseum.· There are great views of the Himalayas.
an impressive view of a very large area that stretches a long way across in front of you: · a panorama of snow-covered hills and mountains· From the top, there is a breathtaking panorama across to the southern slopes of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain.
written a view of a large area of beautiful scenery: · The road around the island offers some spectacular vistas.· On a sparkling spring day, the vista is quite superb.· In front, a simple porch offered a spectacular vista of coconut-fringed beach, lagoon, and open sea beyond.
what you see in a place, especially when people are moving around and doing things: · His paintings are mainly of local scenes.· a peaceful village scene
something that you see, especially something very impressive or surprising: · The mountain is a magnificent sight, soaring up from the carpet of purple heather at its base.· It was an amazing sight. I had never seen elephants in the wild before.· They were met with the sight of riot police shaking hands with the demonstrators.
a point or area, especially one that you visit or use for a particular purpose: · He’s been to lots of places.· a good meeting place
the exact place where someone or something is, in relation to other things: · She showed me the position of the village on the map.· I changed the position of the mirror slightly.· Jessica moved to a position where she could see the stage better.
a particular place on a line or surface: · At this point the path gets narrower.· No cars are allowed beyond this point.
a place, especially a particular kind of place, or a place where something happens. Spot sounds rather informal: · She chose a sunny spot.· The area is a favourite spot for windsurfers.· This is the exact spot where I asked her to marry me.
a place where someone or something is, or where something happens. Location sounds more formal than place: · your exact location· The prisoners were taken to an undisclosed location.· an ideal location for a winter break
a place, especially one that will be used for a particular purpose, or where something important happened: · the site of a great battle· There are plans to develop the site for housing.· The area has become a dumping site for nuclear waste.
a place where something such as a meeting, concert, game etc takes place: · the venue for the next Olympic Games· The hotel is a popular wedding venue.
the place where something bad such as an accident or crime happened: · the scene of the crime· Ambulance crews were at the scene within minutes.
the place and the area around it, where something is or where something happens: · The hotel is in a beautiful setting.· the setting for the film ‘A Room With a View’· Beautiful gardens provide the perfect setting for outdoor dining.
used for talking about a place when you are not sure exactly which place: · She came from somewhere in London.
the place where someone or something is – used especially when you do not know this or do not want to tell people: · The whereabouts of the painting is unknown.· He refused to disclose his whereabouts.· I’m not sure about her whereabouts.
something that you see something that you see: · A herd of elephants is a magnificent sight.· Even Charles cheered up at the sight of the food.
the area you can see from a window or place, especially when it is beautiful: · The view from the top of the mountain is amazing.· The hotel has great views of Lake Windermere.· We had a good view of the firework display.
an impressive view of a very large area that stretches a long way across in front of you: · a panorama of snow-covered hills and mountains
written a view of a large area of beautiful scenery – used in written descriptions: · The road around the island offers some spectacular vistas.
what you see in a place, especially where people are moving around and doing things: · Reporters described the horrific scenes which followed the bombing.· His pictures are mainly of local scenes.
something that you see that is very unusual, surprising, or strange: · It must have been an unusual spectacle.· I leaned over the balcony to get a look at the spectacle below.
[plural] pictures or parts of a film, video etc that people can see, as opposed to the parts you can hear: · Good visuals will help keep your audience’s attention.
Longman Language Activatorto behave in a very angry way if someone, especially a child, has or throws a tantrum , they shout angrily and cry, especially because they cannot have what they want: · Whenever it's time for bed she throws a tantrum.· Almost all two-year-olds have tantrums from time to time.
to start a loud angry argument with someone, especially in a public place and in a way that is embarrassing: · Please don't talk so loudly. You're making a scene.· I hate it when people make a scene in public.
a sudden expression of very strong angry feelings, especially because you cannot control your anger any longer: · I was embarrassed by my husband's outburst.· Corbin apologized for his outburst at the meeting.
to hold up your hand with the fingers tightly closed and shake it in order to show that you are angry: · The old man shook his fist angrily at the nurse.
to bring your foot down hard on the ground because you are angry about something: · "Louis, get over here!" Margret demanded, stamping her foot.
a series of bad things that happen at the same time something that happens, especially something unpleasant or shocking, that usually involves several people and several events: · The court case was an awful affair that dragged on for months.· The whole world was waiting for the outcome of the Watergate affair.· Nick Leeson had to serve a prison term in Singapore for his part in the affair.
a set of connected events which you think are unpleasant, shocking, annoying etc: · It was a nasty business. In the end, she killed herself, you know.the whole business (of something): · I don't want to argue about this any more -- I'm sick of the whole business.· The whole business of getting a visa can take a very long time.
informal things that have been happening somewhere, especially ones that surprise, annoy, or amuse you: · I could hardly believe it when he told me about the goings-on in his office.· According to Gwen, there had been some very strange goings-on in the upstairs apartment.
things that are happening at the same time in the same place involving a lot of people, all behaving in an angry, excited etc way: · Angry scenes in Parliament followed the minister's statement.· The airport was full of the usual emotional scenes, and people saying 'goodbye'.
part of a story/book/film/play etc · Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', adapted for radio in six partspart of · I've finished the first part of my thesis.part about · Did you understand the part about switching the modem speed?Part One/Part 2 etc (=one of the main parts that a book, TV story etc is divided into) · Part One ends with the death of the hero's father.
British spoken a small part of a story or film: · My favourite bit is when they try to escape.bit of: · Some bits of the book are actually quite funny.
a part of a story on radio or television that is told in separate parts, usually weekly: · That was one of the best episodes - I wish I'd got it on tape.· Brad Pitt made a guest appearance on last week's episode.· Ernie directed all 12 of the half-hour episodes for television. episode of: · I've never even seen an episode of Star Trek.
British /installment American part of a story that is told in several parts printed regularly in a magazine or newspaper over a period of time: · Oliver Stone was in Thailand shooting the final instalment in his Vietnam trilogy, Heaven And Earth.weekly/monthly instalments: · Dickens wrote his novels in weekly instalments for a magazine.instalment of: · We are proud to present the second instalment of our fantastic six-part competition to win a Renault Clio.
one of the parts that a book is divided into: · These matters are dealt with in Chapters 8 & 9.· 'Have you finished "Lord of the Rings" yet?' 'I'm on the last chapter.'
one of the smaller parts of a play or film in which the same characters appear or the events happen in the same place: · The sex scenes between Depardieu and Brochet are sensitively filmed.· The ghost appears in Act 2, Scene 1.opening/closing scene (=the first or the last scene): · The opening scene of the movie features the gangsters discussing their next heist.
a part taken from something such as a book or a speech in order to show its most important points or to show what the whole of it is like: · In the following extract, Jones presents the arguments in favour of nuclear power.extract from: · The book contains previously unpublished material, including extracts from diaries, letters and taped interviews.
a short part taken from a film, book, speech, piece of music etc: excerpt from: · I'd like to read out a short excerpt from the poem.· The following excerpt is from one of my students' essays.· He played some excerpts from Grieg's piano concerto.
a short part of a film or other recording that is taken and used in another film or in a television programme: · The police have released a video clip of the attack. · The new software makes it possible to cut and paste sound or video clips from one application to another.clip from: · I saw a clip from the new Michael Douglas movie on TV last night.
to provide the necessary conditions for something to happen if an action or event sets the scene for another event, it provides the conditions in which that event can take place: set the scene for: · The negotiations in Geneva have set the scene for a possible agreement later in the year.· Recent events have set the scene for a potentially violent confrontation between the demonstrators and the army.
to provide the conditions that will make something much easier to achieve in the future: pave the way for: · These experiments may pave the way for a vaccine against some forms of cancer.· The Married Women's Property Act paved the way for further legislation on women's rights.
to provide the conditions that will make it possible for something successful to take place much later: lay the foundations for: · Long-term planning after the war laid the foundations for the nation's steady economic growth.lay the foundations of: · The two sides met in an attempt to lay the foundations of a future peace settlement.
something that you see something that you see, or when you see something: · Sunrise over the Himalayas is a magnificent sight.· It was a sight so awe-inspiring we could have stayed for hours.the sight of something (=when you see something): · I can't stand the sight of blood.at the sight of something: · Even Charles cheered up at the sight of the food.(at) first sight (=the first time you see someone or something): · When I met my husband, it was love at first sight.· It was our first sight of land after 15 months at sea.on sight (=as soon as you see someone or something): · The superintendent issued orders to shoot looters and arsonists on sight.a familiar/common sight (=something that you often see): · Homeless kids are now a familiar sight on London's streets.a sorry sight (=someone or something that makes you feel sad or sympathetic): · Gavin looked a sorry sight -- his jaw was broken, and he had a black eye.quite a sight (=used to emphasize how impressive, beautiful, funny etc something looks): · We looked at the huge crowd gathering below us. 'It's quite a sight, isn't it?'
the area you can see from a window or place, especially when it is beautiful or when you are able to see something from a place: · We lived in a town house, with a spectacular view of the East China Sea. · Is it the superb views that bring you back here each year?view of: · Edwina's office was south-facing, with a view of the lake.get/have a good view (of something) (=be able to see all of it): · We had a good view of the firework display from Ron's balcony.provide/afford/offer a view (=to have very good views -- used especially in advertisements): · The hotel is situated on a hill, providing panoramic views of the city. · The open-air terrace affords unparalleled views of the Big Apple.a room/apartment/office etc with a view: · We were very, very lucky to get an apartment with a view.· Dan was delighted to get a room with breathtaking views of the Los Angeles basin.
what you see in a place -- used especially when you are describing a place where something unusual or shocking is happening: · The village is a scene of devastation after the heavy rains.· I had to laugh at the absurdity of the scene.· Reporters described the horrific scenes which followed the bombing.scene of: · There are scenes of confusion here as refugees pour out of the city.
an impressive view of a very large area that stretches a long way across in front of you: · At sunrise, they surveyed the vast panorama of snow-covered hills and mountains.· The white limestone formed a dramatic panorama against the darkening sky.
something that you see that is very surprising, strange, or shocking: the spectacle of: · Visitors to London are often shocked by the spectacle of people begging in the streets.a strange/bizarre/tragic etc spectacle: · The sight of European tourists dancing in grass skirts made a bizarre spectacle.make a spectacle of yourself (=to do something silly, surprising, or shocking when a lot of people can see you): · She knew she was making a spectacle of herself with her childish outburst, but she couldn't seem to help herself.
designed to be seen or having a particular effect when seen: · The movie is greatly enhanced by its stunning visual effects.· Teachers have been using visual aids in the classroom for decades.· Children learn to read by interpreting visual symbols.
to be at an event where you are not now · What was the game like? Were there many people there?· I went to a party last night and your sister was there too.· A lot of the people at the charity event were only there to look at other people.
if someone is at a particular event, they are there in order to see or hear it: · Most of the actors in the movie were at the New York preview.· I don't remember Uncle Bob. I don't think he was at the funeral.· Were you at the meeting when they announced the layoffs?
formal if someone is present at a special or official event, they are there, especially because it is important that they should see what is happening: · The only people who were present for the ceremony were the bride and groom, the priest, and two witnesses.be present at/for: · It was very important to Jim to be present for the birth of his first child.those present (=the people there): · Those present at the trial said that the accused looked cheerful.
to be in the place where something such as an accident or crime has happened: · Journalists were on the scene within minutes of the plane crash.· A Safety Board team was on the scene Monday morning to try to determine the cause of the accident.
especially British to be in the place where something very interesting or exciting happens: · I'm going to the stadium. I want to be on the spot when they announce the international team.· Many reporters, in an attempt to be on the spot in war time, have ended up being killed.
formal to be at a special or important event, especially in order to take part in it: · Over 2000 police were in attendance at yesterday's demonstration.· The First Lady was in attendance for most of the conference sessions.· He always enjoyed going to Stewart's parties where famous people were sure to be in attendance.
WORD SETSaesthete, nounagitprop, nounart gallery, nounartist, nounartwork, nounavant-garde, adjectivebaroque, adjectivecapture, verbceramics, nouncharacter, nounclassical, adjectiveclassicism, nouncompere, nouncontemporary, adjectiveconvention, nouncreative, adjectivecritical, adjectivecrossover, nouncubism, nouncultural, adjectiveculturally, adverbculture, nouncurator, nouncycle, noundrama, nouneisteddfod, nounepic, nouneponymous, adjectiveerotic, adjectiveerotica, nouneroticism, nounexhibit, verbexhibit, nounexhibition, nounexpress, verbexpression, nounexpressionism, nounextract, nounfictionalize, verbfigurine, nounfin de siècle, adjectiveflashback, nounformalism, nounfuturism, nounglaze, verbglaze, nounGothic, adjectivehandcrafted, adjectivehandicraft, nounhandmade, adjectivehigh priest, nounhistorical, adjectiveinterpretation, nounItalianate, adjectivelowbrow, adjectivemagnum opus, nounmarquetry, nounmasterpiece, nounmasterwork, nounmature, adjectivemedium, nounMFA, nounmiddlebrow, adjectiveminimalism, nounmotif, nounmuse, nounnarrator, nounnaturalism, nounneoclassical, adjectivenotice, nounoeuvre, nounoffering, nounopening, adjectiveopus, nounpan, verbparody, nounpastiche, nounpattern, nounpiece, nounpop art, nounportfolio, nounpostmodernism, nounprequel, nounpreview, nounproduce, verbproduction, nounrealism, nounrealistic, adjectiverehash, verbreview, nounreview, verbromantic, nounromanticism, nounroyalty, nounrubbish, nounsalon, nounscenario, nounscene, nounsensuous, adjectivesentimental, adjectivesequel, nounsequence, nounset piece, nounsetting, nounShakespearean, adjectiveshowing, nounskit, nounstory, nounstudio, nounstylistic, adjectivesurrealism, nounswansong, nounsynopsis, nountitle, nountrilogy, nountwo-dimensional, adjectiveuncut, adjectiveunexpurgated, adjectivevillain, nounwork, nounwork of art, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meaning 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + scene The band burst onto the music scene in 1997. If you want old-world tradition in an idyllic setting, this is the hotel for you. There are several nude scenes in the film. There were ugly scenes as rival gangs started attacking each other. the unedifying spectacle of players attacking the refereeCOLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· This issue is going to continue to dominate the political scene.
· She loved the city, and really enjoyed the social scene.
· She’s still involved in the music scene in London.
· Britain has a lively contemporary arts scene.
· He had a huge influence on the literary scene.
(=going to nightclubs)· I was really into the club scene.
(=taking illegal drugs)· He regrets getting caught up in the drug scene.
(=clubs and pubs where gay people go)· He knew his way around the New York gay scene.
· The magazine gives an overview of the national music scene.
· He is still a major figure on the international political scene.
verbs· Formal receptions were an important part of the social scene.
· I knew that he was involved in the drugs scene.
(=become known)· He first appeared on the arts scene in the 1960s.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES (=the place where it happened)· Police were at the scene of the accident within minutes.
(=at the place where something has just happened)· Two more police cars arrived on the scene.
The band burst onto the music scene in 1997.· I came home to a scene of chaos, with food and empty bottles everywhere.
(=all the people, places etc involved in providing comedy)· She became a major star on the international comedy circuit.
(=place where a crash happens)· The authorities closed off a five-mile area around the crash site.
(also the crime scene) (=the place where a crime has happened)· Detectives were already at the scene of the crime.
If you want old-world tradition in an idyllic setting, this is the hotel for you. (=where a murder happened)· His blood matched the blood found at the murder scene.
There are several nude scenes in the film. There were ugly scenes as rival gangs started attacking each other. the unedifying spectacle of players attacking the referee· The final scene was a formal celebration and prayer fur a wife giving birth.· The final death scene is superbly realized, conveying powerful drama with no posturing.· During that final scene Knappertsbusch did not look at me once.· She had learned her lines for her final scenes from her sick bed.· After the final tragic scene he leaned back and closed his eyes.· That would have made rather a stirring final scene for my Education?
· The 24-year-old central defender will miss a promotion run-in and a breakthrough on the international scene.· Roxburgh is now a veteran on the international scene.· As a creative and economic force in the international art scene, Cologne clearly has staying power.· He failed, however, to get the rapturous reception he may have expected from his chief apologist on the international scene.· Now he's retired from the International scene and competes in the Indoor game.· We're looking much more towards an international scene.
· Become a part of your local scene and it may well disappear altogether, except when your activities arouse friendly interest.· Also missing from the local scene is a Persian restaurant.· Jessica swam in and out of the local scene, and would be noticed, if not recorded.· Gamble, in particular, was a visionary who saw in his local scene the seeds of a Motown-like operation.· The duo, who own Roscoff on the city centre's Golden Mile, are already celebrities on the local culinary scene.· Silber is an impatient, some might say petulant, player on the local political scene.· Does he accept that some people prefer to prepare for international emergencies and not necessarily be involved in the local scene?· Under her leadership, our chapter also became a major player on the local political scene.
· The opening scenes of this fractious heist movie see him at his most acute.· The opening scene is so shocking it will leave you gasping.· In this way Shakespeare's central themes are revealed in his opening scene.· The opening scene is a metaphor for the team's treacherous journey.· The opening scene of From the Mississippi Delta is both beguiling and assured.· The opening scene has no less than three of Richard's ten soliloquies, which inform us at every stage of his dissimulation.· The opening forest scene was an endless world of high trees, alluring and mysterious.
· Sir Robin and Judy Laybourne will be providing news and analysis of the region's political scene.· Both Lo and the Lotus Fund are new on the political scene.· As the Internet gathers pace, so too will its impact on the political scene.· Silber is an impatient, some might say petulant, player on the local political scene.· Kostunica had been on the political scene for years and had never attracted such support.· The new power brokers on the political scene have not fared better either.· The party political scene remains fluid, with parties merging and forming alliances in the run-up to the March 1991 general elections.· Under her leadership, our chapter also became a major player on the local political scene.
· It was intended to cover the whole frenetic new scene and the people who were making it.· I am not a bar pick-up kind of person, and I usually find the whole scene pretty cheesy.· All the windows in the farmhouse had been shattered, the whole scene resembling something from the Blitz.· It took me a long time to reconnect with my family, with my parents, just with the whole scene.· Then suddenly the whole scene was illuminated as the runway lights were switched on.· Goosedown Owen had trotted back to the stable and was eyeing the whole scene from the comfort of her stall.· The whole scene is as lifeless as a huge painted canvas.· Gradually this Zeus displaced the others, until he occupied the whole scene.
NOUN· How to convey the battle scene posed a problem.· Lawrence were now making their way from Fort Monroe toward the battle scene.· He and his co-stars describe how scary it was filming the battle scenes in their new movie.· But be warned: The battle scenes are as fierce and brutal as the reality of bladed warfare.· Life size models of the medieval lords, and a dramatic civil war battle scene, are just some of the attractions.· The streets were busy but seemed far removed from the battle scene across the river.· Growing in the most sinister manner, it is embedded in a battle scene taking place across the River Nile.
· Unfortunately, there was no solid proof of this beyond his own memory of the previous crime scenes.· The Bruno Magli shoes linked to the crime scene are a particularly rare and pricey style.· After the incident, police allegedly allowed hospital officials to clean up the crime scene, destroying any evidence.· Of how evidence was moved at the crime scene.· Investigators descend on the crime scene hunting for clues.· Petrocelli acknowledged that the police had made some mistakes in processing the crime scene.· But sitting through nearly 111 minutes of bloody crime scenes, test-tube shots and gruesome autopsy scenes is just unpleasant and boring.· Petrocelli also produced 31 photos of Simpson wearing the same style Bruno Magli shoes that left bloody footprints at the crime scene.
· I had never had to do love scenes and neither had Kylie.· Readers will not accept just a frivolous love scene thrown in.· In a few more moments this love scene would have reached the point of no return.· Her love scenes in this voyeuristic thriller are with the hot new actor Billy Baldwin.· The love scenes between Fawcett and Boothe are straight out of a Harlequin novel, all romance and yearning and aching passion.· The message is clear and concise and displays no verbosity that one would expect to find in more courtly love scenes.· There were complaints from Lazenby that Diana Rigg was eating garlic before their big love scene.
· He never misses a murder scene.· Here was an eyewitness account of Butch at the murder scene.· She was about fifty miles from the murder scene.· In presenting his case, Scull needs to tie Wooten to the murder scene.· The Crown claim that Henry ferried the gunmen from the murder scene.· The book lags in the middle, the pacing slowed by an overly long delay in getting to the murder scene.· At first, they claimed that the only items missing from the murder scene were about £400 in cash and two car-tyre pumps.· Dead animals placed at murder scenes.
· The idea that any music scene could exist here seems risible.· They all have lively community music scenes.· The live music scene remains amazingly diverse, encompassing all variations of rock, blues, roots and world music.· Both emerged from fertile local music scenes and were led by strong, politically aware black leaders.· The backlash is awaited with interest by everyone, even those with only a passing interest in the music scene.· Not so quiet was a parallel revolution that was reshaping the music scene, with which Leonard had an ongoing affair.· The latest new from classical music scene.
VERB· Tom Cruise was first to speak out, his voice appearing over the first scenes of the crash site.· Now rebel leaders appear on the scene and can be named.· Gorbachev, appeared on the scene.· However, I must tell you that another prospective tenant has appeared on the scene.· Another important atheist to appear on the scene was the writer and publisher Richard Carlile.· Paul appears on the scene within a year or so of the Crucifixion.· These splendid and intricate bronze castings are enigmatic: they appear on the scene without apparent precursors and with no obvious descendants.
· I saw her arrive on the scene, I saw the fire die out.· Reichert arrived at the scene to back up Kirby and Anderson.· Until St Paul arrives on the scene, the general atmosphere is one of respectability.· Neta had been at Kinner field for several months by the time Amelia arrived on the scene.· But it had to have been before Tucker arrived on the scene.· When an investigator arrives at the scene of an accident there is a single golden rule: secure the wreckage.
· No working-class party immediately burst on to the scene to dance on the floor of Parliament.· He himself-like Michael Atherton and Ramprakash-burst on to the scene early.
· Charles Dickens described the scene in Pickwick Papers.· A manager in his early forties described a scene in which he screamed at one of his subordinates.· The reporter from the Sussex Express, who described the novel scene, was impressed - and surprised.· Medical personnel described a scene of horror, as the gymnasium was turned into a killing field.· Sue was talking as they went, describing the scene, and Kathleen realised they were on air live again.· It was positively breathtaking, is how Kiki later described the scene and the mood that preceded the vision of the truck.· Let him describe the scene that met his eyes in his own words: Thursday 8 May.· One wonders quite how Jennifer's Diary would have described these scenes.
· Its decision is therefore almost always to show restraint and to leave the scene as quietly as possible.· One was left to imagine the scene being played out inside the commissariat and the events which had led up to this incident.· The murder weapon, a Kalashnikov free of fingerprints, was left at the scene in a plastic bag.· Westmore James left the scene, the knife was found abandoned in a toilet at Banbury Station.· Doherty left after behind-the-scenes differences and off-the-set growing pains got out of hand.· Their active presence was intended to cause the appellants to leave the scene.· At the final moment, I turned and left the scene as fast as I could gallop.
· The groups play out their scene for themselves in small groups, but only for a couple of minutes.· The field tape is played back scene by scene on machine one, and recorded on machine two in the desired sequence.· Cecil had imported a tribe of Bedouins to the site to play the spectacular scenes.· But as soon as he has played out this little scene in his mind, he begins to recoil from it.· The three now play out the scene.· Eventually he wouldn't play scenes with Yul Brynner.· But I allowed them plenty of leeway in playing out a scene.· When we did the rehearsal again and Steven got it right I asked myself, has he played this scene before?
· You set the scene, as it were, for your presentation and then proceed to follow the pattern laid down.· I was thinking of setting a scene from my novel here.· The facts Before turning to the precise terms of the statutory provisions I must set the scene by referring to the facts.· The interpretation of Mannheim's project that von Schelting initiated set the scene for its incorporation into mainstream functionalist sociology.· But three key findings have set the scene for subsequent debate on the system.· Annan set the scene for the introduction of Channel 4.· Let's first set the scene.· Thus administered, the one-child policy has created enormous demographic stresses and set the scene for severe social problems.
· Myeloski nudged Duncan and signalled him to watch a scene farther on, just by a small playground.· Miss Male and Heather were still watching the little scene at the head of the table.· He saw himself as if he were standing apart from himself and watching the scene.· Henry watched the scene with satisfaction.· I was watching the scene from the kitchen end of the dining car, standing just behind Emil, Cathy and Oliver.· And on housing estates all along the line, residents came out to watch the strange scene.· So I just sat watching the passing scene until I caught the eye of a waiter and ordered some wine.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► not be your scenePHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1play/film [countable] a)part of a play during which there is no change in time or place: - Although he had retired, Brown remained active behind the scenes for years.
- But he remained active behind the scenes for years.
- Father Peter Vaghi was lobbying behind the scenes to have himself named pastor.
- Several sources said Thibadeau is maneuvering behind the scenes to avoid appearances that he is playing a political game.
- The tournaments are very popular events and the organisation behind the scenes is always excellent.
- This production will feature a combination of new faces and veterans on stage and behind the scenes.
- We went behind the scenes for the latest in our series, Inside the Globe.
- Where the book scores is in its revelations about attitudes towards opera management and about deals that went on behind the scenes.
- Whoever is stirring it behind the scenes, we have the entire Cabinet to choose from, as well as Landless.
- Government tanks rolled into town, setting the scene for a bloody battle.
- Recent events have set the scene for a potentially violent confrontation between the demonstrators and the army.
- The negotiations in Geneva have set the scene for a possible agreement later in the year.
- Annan set the scene for the introduction of Channel 4.
- But three key findings have set the scene for subsequent debate on the system.
- Concern about a baby's bowel movements can set the scene for concern and anxiety.
- Kasparov's reply, 19 a3, set the scene for a dramatic and cliffhanging duel.
- Let's first set the scene.
- The interpretation of Mannheim's project that von Schelting initiated set the scene for its incorporation into mainstream functionalist sociology.
- You set the scene, as it were, for your presentation and then proceed to follow the pattern laid down.
- By then, there was a boyfriend on the scene.
- All this quickness of mind, all her decisiveness had turned to mush when Mac came on the scene.
- But we must keep in mind that millions of species arose and disappeared long before mankind came on the scene.
- By then, Wife Number Five had come on the scene.
- Etty with her friend Dolly Murchie, had come on the scene.
- I try to explain that Charles was only four when I came on the scene.
- No doubt when the subsidy commissioners came on the scene they were prevailed on to restore assessments to approximately the levels of 1515.
- That is where the plugger and press officer come on the scene.
- However it was Neil Freeman who stole the show getting the better of all three Writtle players.
- It was only his second international but again out half Eric Elwood stole the show with a marvellous and mature performance.
- Kevin played to 50,000 at Glastonbury, stole the show at the Cambridge but somehow his name never quite stuck.
- Mr Bodison all but steals the show.
- Proud though he was of his wife, Charles could not help noticing she was stealing the limelight.
- Tailoring didn't steal the show, but jackets were there for women who can't imagine a wardrobe without them.
- When it came to grabbing the headlines, it was regularly the opposition that stole the show.
Hamlet, Act 5, Scene 2 the opening scene b)a single piece of action that happens in one place in a film, book etc: battle scenes tender love scenes The film contains some violent scenes. colourful pictures depicting scenes from the Bible► see thesaurus at part2activities [singular] a particular set of activities and the people who are involved in them: I’m not into the club scene (=going to night clubs). LA’s music scene the drug scene a newcomer to the political scene3accident/crime [singular] the place where an accident, crime etc happened: The police soon arrived at the scene of the crime.at the scene Investigators are now at the scene, searching for clues.on the scene Journalists were on the scene within minutes.► see thesaurus at place4view/picture [countable] a view of a place as you see it, or as it appears in a picture: He photographed a wide range of street scenes.scene of She returned home to find a scene of devastation.► see thesaurus at sight5event/situation [countable] what is happening in a place, or what can be seen happeningscene of There were scenes of rejoicing after the election.bad scene American English ‘It’s a bad scene here,’ she said. ‘Jamie is very sick.’6argument [countable] a loud angry argument, especially in a public place: There were angry scenes in parliament today. I was mad, but I didn’t want to make a scene.7not be your scene informal to not be the type of thing you like: Loud discos aren’t really my scene.8behind the scenes secretly, while other things are happening publicly: Behind the scenes, both sides are working towards an agreement.9set the scene a)to provide the conditions in which an event can happenscene for The prison riots have set the scene for major reform. b)to describe the situation before you begin to tell a story: A few words on the rules of English law will help to set the scene.10be/come on the scene to be or become involved in a situation, activity etc: By then, there was a boyfriend on the scene. → a change of scene at change2(3), → steal the scene at steal1(4)COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + scenethe political scene· This issue is going to continue to dominate the political scene.the social scene· She loved the city, and really enjoyed the social scene.the music/jazz etc scene· She’s still involved in the music scene in London.the arts scene· Britain has a lively contemporary arts scene.the literary scene· He had a huge influence on the literary scene.the club scene (=going to nightclubs)· I was really into the club scene.the drug scene (=taking illegal drugs)· He regrets getting caught up in the drug scene.the gay scene (=clubs and pubs where gay people go)· He knew his way around the New York gay scene.the national scene· The magazine gives an overview of the national music scene.the international/world scene· He is still a major figure on the international political scene.verbsbe part of a scene· Formal receptions were an important part of the social scene.be involved in a scene· I knew that he was involved in the drugs scene.appear/arrive on a scene (=become known)· He first appeared on the arts scene in the 1960s.