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A Butterfly on the Wheel: A Novel
A Butterfly on the Wheel: A Novel

Chapter I

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_Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.
PRESS OF WILLIAM G. HEWITT, 61-67 NAVY ST., BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Produced at the 39th Street Theatre, beginning Tuesday Evening, January 9th, 1912 MR.
LEWIS WALLER Has the Honor to Submit A Butterfly on the Wheel By Edward G. Hemmerde, K. C., and Francis Neilson, M. P. Produced under the personal supervision of Lewis Waller The Rt.
Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman
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A Butterfly on the Wheel: A Novel

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of A Butterfly on the Wheel: A Novel is here in full — 10 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.
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PRESS OF WILLIAM G. HEWITT, 61-67 NAVY ST., BROOKLYN, N. Y.
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Produced at the 39th Street Theatre, beginning Tuesday Evening, January 9th, 1912 MR.
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LEWIS WALLER Has the Honor to Submit A Butterfly on the Wheel By Edward G. Hemmerde, K. C., and Francis Neilson, M. P. Produced under the personal supervision of Lewis Waller The Rt.
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Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

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brooklyn noun US /ˈbrʊklən/

a borough of New York City

From this reading “PRESS OF WILLIAM G. HEWITT, 61-67 NAVY ST., BROOKLYN, N. Y.”

Butterfly verb US /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

flutter like a butterfly

From this reading “LEWIS WALLER Has the Honor to Submit A Butterfly on the Wheel By Edward G. Hemmerde, K. C., and Francis Neilson, M. P. Produced under the personal supervision of Lewis Waller The Rt.”

Divorce verb US /dɪˈvɔːrs/

part; cease or break association with

From this reading “Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman”

Footman noun US /ˈfʊtmən/

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading “Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman”

Foreman noun US /ˈfɔːrmən/

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading “Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman”

supervision noun US /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading “LEWIS WALLER Has the Honor to Submit A Butterfly on the Wheel By Edward G. Hemmerde, K. C., and Francis Neilson, M. P. Produced under the personal supervision of Lewis Waller The Rt.”

Valentine noun US /ˈvæləntaɪn/

a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading “Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman”

waller noun US /ˈwɔːlər/

United States jazz musician (1904-1943)

From this reading “LEWIS WALLER Has the Honor to Submit A Butterfly on the Wheel By Edward G. Hemmerde, K. C., and Francis Neilson, M. P. Produced under the personal supervision of Lewis Waller The Rt.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

personal supervision adjective + noun

In this reading “LEWIS WALLER Has the Honor to Submit A Butterfly on the Wheel By Edward G. Hemmerde, K. C., and Francis Neilson, M. P. Produced under the personal supervision of Lewis Waller The Rt.”

Divorce Court verb + noun

a court having jurisdiction over the termination of marriage contracts

In this reading “Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman”

at the Hotel preposition + article + noun counted as “at … hotel”

In this reading “Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman”

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1912

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From this reading Produced at the 39th Street Theatre, beginning Tuesday Evening, January 9th, 1912 MR.

39th

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From this reading Produced at the 39th Street Theatre, beginning Tuesday Evening, January 9th, 1912 MR.

61

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From this reading PRESS OF WILLIAM G. HEWITT, 61-67 NAVY ST., BROOKLYN, N. Y.

67

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From this reading PRESS OF WILLIAM G. HEWITT, 61-67 NAVY ST., BROOKLYN, N. Y.

9th

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From this reading Produced at the 39th Street Theatre, beginning Tuesday Evening, January 9th, 1912 MR.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.

Admaston

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

Admaston's

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Produced at the 39th Street Theatre, beginning Tuesday Evening, January 9th, 1912 MR.

AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.

Beerbohmnoun

English writer and caricaturist (1872-1956)

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Produced at the 39th Street Theatre, beginning Tuesday Evening, January 9th, 1912 MR.

BROOKLYNnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/

a borough of New York City

From this reading PRESS OF WILLIAM G. HEWITT, 61-67 NAVY ST., BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Broughton

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

Budd

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

Burroughes

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

ButterflyverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

flutter like a butterfly

From this reading LEWIS WALLER Has the Honor to Submit A Butterfly on the Wheel By Edward G. Hemmerde, K. C., and Francis Neilson, M. P. Produced under the personal supervision of Lewis Waller The Rt.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading _Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.

CasenounUS /keɪs/

an occurrence of something

From this reading _Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.

CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

Cleugh

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

Cluxton

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

Collingwood

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

Collingwood's

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

counselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

Denis

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

desnounUS /des/

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

DivorceverbUS /dɪˈvɔːrs/

part; cease or break association with

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

DuBois

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading _Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.

EdwardnounUS /ˈedwərd/

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading LEWIS WALLER Has the Honor to Submit A Butterfly on the Wheel By Edward G. Hemmerde, K. C., and Francis Neilson, M. P. Produced under the personal supervision of Lewis Waller The Rt.

Eille

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

Ellerdine

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

etc

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From this reading _Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.

Evelyn

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

EveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Produced at the 39th Street Theatre, beginning Tuesday Evening, January 9th, 1912 MR.

FootmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

ForemannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

FoundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading _Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.

Francis

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From this reading _Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.

Fyffe

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

GnounUS /dʒiː/

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading _Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.

GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

Gervaise

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading LEWIS WALLER Has the Honor to Submit A Butterfly on the Wheel By Edward G. Hemmerde, K. C., and Francis Neilson, M. P. Produced under the personal supervision of Lewis Waller The Rt.

Hemmerde

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HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

HEWITT

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From this reading PRESS OF WILLIAM G. HEWITT, 61-67 NAVY ST., BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Hon

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HonornounUS /ˈɑːnər/

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading LEWIS WALLER Has the Honor to Submit A Butterfly on the Wheel By Edward G. Hemmerde, K. C., and Francis Neilson, M. P. Produced under the personal supervision of Lewis Waller The Rt.

HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

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Jacques

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Produced at the 39th Street Theatre, beginning Tuesday Evening, January 9th, 1912 MR.

JeannounUS /dʒiːn/

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

KnounUS /keɪ/

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.

leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

LEWISnounUS /ˈluːɪs/

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading LEWIS WALLER Has the Honor to Submit A Butterfly on the Wheel By Edward G. Hemmerde, K. C., and Francis Neilson, M. P. Produced under the personal supervision of Lewis Waller The Rt.

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading _Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.

McArthur

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

Menzies

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Produced at the 39th Street Theatre, beginning Tuesday Evening, January 9th, 1912 MR.

NnounUS /en/

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading PRESS OF WILLIAM G. HEWITT, 61-67 NAVY ST., BROOKLYN, N. Y.

NAVYnounUS /ˈneɪvi/

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading PRESS OF WILLIAM G. HEWITT, 61-67 NAVY ST., BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Neilson

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Norwood

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.

PnounUS /piː/

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading _Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.

personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading LEWIS WALLER Has the Honor to Submit A Butterfly on the Wheel By Edward G. Hemmerde, K. C., and Francis Neilson, M. P. Produced under the personal supervision of Lewis Waller The Rt.

playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading _Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.

PresidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

PRESSverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading PRESS OF WILLIAM G. HEWITT, 61-67 NAVY ST., BROOKLYN, N. Y.

ProducedverbUS /prəˈduːst/

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Produced at the 39th Street Theatre, beginning Tuesday Evening, January 9th, 1912 MR.

Quartermaine

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

Roderick

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

Rt

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From this reading LEWIS WALLER Has the Honor to Submit A Butterfly on the Wheel By Edward G. Hemmerde, K. C., and Francis Neilson, M. P. Produced under the personal supervision of Lewis Waller The Rt.

SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/

English poet (1554-1586)

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

ST

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From this reading PRESS OF WILLIAM G. HEWITT, 61-67 NAVY ST., BROOKLYN, N. Y.

StreetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Produced at the 39th Street Theatre, beginning Tuesday Evening, January 9th, 1912 MR.

StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

SubmitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/

refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading LEWIS WALLER Has the Honor to Submit A Butterfly on the Wheel By Edward G. Hemmerde, K. C., and Francis Neilson, M. P. Produced under the personal supervision of Lewis Waller The Rt.

successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading _Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.

supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading LEWIS WALLER Has the Honor to Submit A Butterfly on the Wheel By Edward G. Hemmerde, K. C., and Francis Neilson, M. P. Produced under the personal supervision of Lewis Waller The Rt.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.

TheatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Produced at the 39th Street Theatre, beginning Tuesday Evening, January 9th, 1912 MR.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading LEWIS WALLER Has the Honor to Submit A Butterfly on the Wheel By Edward G. Hemmerde, K. C., and Francis Neilson, M. P. Produced under the personal supervision of Lewis Waller The Rt.

TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading Produced at the 39th Street Theatre, beginning Tuesday Evening, January 9th, 1912 MR.

Tuileriesnoun

palace and royal residence built for Catherine de Medicis in 1564 and burned down in 1871; all that remains today are the formal gardens

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading LEWIS WALLER Has the Honor to Submit A Butterfly on the Wheel By Edward G. Hemmerde, K. C., and Francis Neilson, M. P. Produced under the personal supervision of Lewis Waller The Rt.

ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/

a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

WALLERnounUS /ˈwɔːlər/

United States jazz musician (1904-1943)

From this reading LEWIS WALLER Has the Honor to Submit A Butterfly on the Wheel By Edward G. Hemmerde, K. C., and Francis Neilson, M. P. Produced under the personal supervision of Lewis Waller The Rt.

WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

WheelverbUS /wiːl/

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading LEWIS WALLER Has the Honor to Submit A Butterfly on the Wheel By Edward G. Hemmerde, K. C., and Francis Neilson, M. P. Produced under the personal supervision of Lewis Waller The Rt.

WILLIAM

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From this reading PRESS OF WILLIAM G. HEWITT, 61-67 NAVY ST., BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Wilmer

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From this reading Hon. George Admaston, M. P. Eille Norwood Roderick Collingwood Charles Quartermaine Lord Ellerdine Evelyn Beerbohm Sir John Burroughes, President of the Divorce Court, Herbert Budd Sir Robert Fyffe, K. C., M. P., Admaston's leading counsel, Sidney Valentine Gervaise McArthur, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Lewis Broughton Stuart Menzies, K. C., Collingwood's leading counsel, Denis Cleugh Jacques, waiter at the Hotel des Tuileries Walter Cluxton Jean DuBois, detective John Wilmer Foreman of the jury James Stuart Footman

WomannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading _Author of "A Woman in the Case," etc._ Founded on the successful play by E. G. Hemmerde, K. C., M. P., and Francis Neilson, M. P.

YnounUS /waɪ/

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading PRESS OF WILLIAM G. HEWITT, 61-67 NAVY ST., BROOKLYN, N. Y.

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About 358 minutes of reading across 860 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in A Butterfly on the Wheel: A Novel

Words and structures a reader meets early in A Butterfly on the Wheel: A Novel, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Author
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Woman
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Founded
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Successful
A word that appears in the opening chapter of A Butterfly on the Wheel: A Novel; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.