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From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
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From this reading If the unlawful performance | | and representation be wilful and for profit, such person | | or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon | | conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one | | year.—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
a-dream
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From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading Any | | piracy or infringement will be prosecuted in accordance | | with the penalties provided by the United States Statutes:— | | | | SEC.
in the past
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any | | piracy or infringement will be prosecuted in accordance | | with the penalties provided by the United States Statutes:— | | | | SEC.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
assessedverbUS /əˈsest/
past form of “assess” — evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
assignsverbUS /əˈsaɪnz/
third-person singular of “assign” — give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Any | | piracy or infringement will be prosecuted in accordance | | with the penalties provided by the United States Statutes:— | | | | SEC.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
a boy or man
From this reading If the unlawful performance | | and representation be wilful and for profit, such person | | or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon | | conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one | | year.—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
permission to do something
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading If the unlawful performance | | and representation be wilful and for profit, such person | | or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon | | conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one | | year.—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
damagesnounUS /ˈdæmədʒəz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
DramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading If the unlawful performance | | and representation be wilful and for profit, such person | | or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon | | conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one | | year.—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading If the unlawful performance | | and representation be wilful and for profit, such person | | or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon | | conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one | | year.—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
heirsnounUS /erz/
plural of “heir” — a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
ten 10s
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the unlawful performance | | and representation be wilful and for profit, such person | | or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon | | conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one | | year.—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading If the unlawful performance | | and representation be wilful and for profit, such person | | or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon | | conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one | | year.—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
infringementnounUS /ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/
an act that disregards an agreement or a right
From this reading Any | | piracy or infringement will be prosecuted in accordance | | with the penalties provided by the United States Statutes:— | | | | SEC.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
and nothing more
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
misdemeanornounUS /ˌmɪsdəˈmiːnər/
a crime less serious than a felony
From this reading If the unlawful performance | | and representation be wilful and for profit, such person | | or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon | | conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one | | year.—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
not any; not one
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
and nothing more
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Any | | piracy or infringement will be prosecuted in accordance | | with the penalties provided by the United States Statutes:— | | | | SEC.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
penaltiesnounUS /ˈpenəltiz/
plural of “penalty” — the act of punishing
From this reading Any | | piracy or infringement will be prosecuted in accordance | | with the penalties provided by the United States Statutes:— | | | | SEC.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
an amount of time
From this reading If the unlawful performance | | and representation be wilful and for profit, such person | | or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon | | conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one | | year.—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap.
a human being
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading If the unlawful performance | | and representation be wilful and for profit, such person | | or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon | | conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one | | year.—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap.
piracynounUS /ˈpaɪrəsi/
hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it
From this reading Any | | piracy or infringement will be prosecuted in accordance | | with the penalties provided by the United States Statutes:— | | | | SEC.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
participate in games or sport
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading If the unlawful performance | | and representation be wilful and for profit, such person | | or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon | | conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one | | year.—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
prosecutedverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/
past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading Any | | piracy or infringement will be prosecuted in accordance | | with the penalties provided by the United States Statutes:— | | | | SEC.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Any | | piracy or infringement will be prosecuted in accordance | | with the penalties provided by the United States Statutes:— | | | | SEC.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading If the unlawful performance | | and representation be wilful and for profit, such person | | or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon | | conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one | | year.—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
RevisedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪzd/
improved or brought up to date
From this reading If the unlawful performance | | and representation be wilful and for profit, such person | | or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon | | conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one | | year.—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading If the unlawful performance | | and representation be wilful and for profit, such person | | or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon | | conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one | | year.—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
SECnounUS /sek/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Any | | piracy or infringement will be prosecuted in accordance | | with the penalties provided by the United States Statutes:— | | | | SEC.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Any | | piracy or infringement will be prosecuted in accordance | | with the penalties provided by the United States Statutes:— | | | | SEC.
StatutesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːts/
plural of “statute” — an act passed by a legislative body
From this reading Any | | piracy or infringement will be prosecuted in accordance | | with the penalties provided by the United States Statutes:— | | | | SEC.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
a quantity of money
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
thereforadverb
(in formal usage, especially legal usage) for that or for it
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading If the unlawful performance | | and representation be wilful and for profit, such person | | or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon | | conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one | | year.—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading If the unlawful performance | | and representation be wilful and for profit, such person | | or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon | | conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one | | year.—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Any | | piracy or infringement will be prosecuted in accordance | | with the penalties provided by the United States Statutes:— | | | | SEC.
unlawfuladjectiveUS /ənˈlɔːfəl/
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
From this reading If the unlawful performance | | and representation be wilful and for profit, such person | | or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon | | conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one | | year.—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading If the unlawful performance | | and representation be wilful and for profit, such person | | or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon | | conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one | | year.—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
wilfuladjective
done by design
From this reading If the unlawful performance | | and representation be wilful and for profit, such person | | or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon | | conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one | | year.—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Any | | piracy or infringement will be prosecuted in accordance | | with the penalties provided by the United States Statutes:— | | | | SEC.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Any | | piracy or infringement will be prosecuted in accordance | | with the penalties provided by the United States Statutes:— | | | | SEC.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading 4966.—Any person publicly performing or | | representing any dramatic or musical composition, for which | | copyright has been obtained, without the consent of the | | proprietor of the said dramatic or musical composition, | | or his heirs or assigns, shall be liable for damages | | therefor, such damages in all cases to be assessed at such | | sum, not less than one hundred dollars for the first and | | fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as to the | | Court shall appear to be just.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading If the unlawful performance | | and representation be wilful and for profit, such person | | or persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon | | conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one | | year.—U. S. Revised Statutes, Title 60, Chap.
a late time of life
From this reading _The Drama League Series of Plays_ “_Here in China the world lies a-dream, like a thousand Years ago, and the place of our dreams is eternal_” +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | In its present form this play is dedicated to the reading | | public only, and no performances of it may be given.
