The readership of a book or other written publication.
A following.
An audiencia (judicial court of the Spanish empire), or the territory administered by it.
A widespread or nationwide viewing or listening public, as of a TV or radio network or program.
A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc.
A formal meeting with a state or religious dignitary.
To act as a straight man.
A magician's assistant who pretends to be a member of the audience.
One who knowingly allows himself or herself to be used for another's profit; a dupe.
A confederate; a person who is secretly working for the researcher, unknown to the study participant.
A straight man.
A secret informant for police.