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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile the gentlemen upstairs were discussing a serious subject.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading KISS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THEATRICAL MANAGERS.
action
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
admired
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
all
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
also
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
amazing
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
brother
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
certain
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
contemplate
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
craftnounUS /kræft/
a boat or ship in this chapter’s sailing situation
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
days
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From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
discussing
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From this reading Meanwhile the gentlemen upstairs were discussing a serious subject.
drama
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
ear
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
elsewhere
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
eminent
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
following
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
fort-night
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From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
fortunenounUS /ˈfortune/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
friend's
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From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
gentlemennounUS /gentlemen/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Meanwhile the gentlemen upstairs were discussing a serious subject.
grant
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KISS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THEATRICAL MANAGERS.
hat
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
KISS
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From this reading KISS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THEATRICAL MANAGERS.
lady
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
Lethbridge
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From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
lines
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From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
loved
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
MANAGERS
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From this reading KISS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THEATRICAL MANAGERS.
MeanwhilenounUS /ˈmeanwhile/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Meanwhile the gentlemen upstairs were discussing a serious subject.
Mr
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From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
necessary
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
off
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
other
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
play
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From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
poet
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From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
poetical
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From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
produced
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From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
public
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
queen
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
reigns
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
results
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
risky
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
said
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From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
SAY
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From this reading KISS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THEATRICAL MANAGERS.
serious
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From this reading Meanwhile the gentlemen upstairs were discussing a serious subject.
simply
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
SOMETHINGpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading KISS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THEATRICAL MANAGERS.
stage
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From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
Star
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From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
subject
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From this reading Meanwhile the gentlemen upstairs were discussing a serious subject.
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
temple
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile the gentlemen upstairs were discussing a serious subject.
Theatre
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From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
THEATRICAL
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From this reading KISS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THEATRICAL MANAGERS.
There
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From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KISS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THEATRICAL MANAGERS.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
undeservedly
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From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
unsuccessful
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From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
upstairs
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From this reading Meanwhile the gentlemen upstairs were discussing a serious subject.
very
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From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Meanwhile the gentlemen upstairs were discussing a serious subject.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
