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Continuous Vaudeville

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A.
When you go into a Continuous Vaudeville Theater you expect to see and hear a little of everything.
You see a lot of poor acts, a few good ones and two or three _real_ good ones.
In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.
_Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162
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Continuous Vaudeville

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Continuous Vaudeville is here in full — 383 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A.
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When you go into a Continuous Vaudeville Theater you expect to see and hear a little of everything.
/wen juː ɡoʊ ˈɪntuː ə kənˈtɪnjuːəs ˈvɑːdvɪl ˈθiːətər juː ɪkˈspekt tuː siː ənd hiːr ə ˈlɪtəl ʌv ˈevriθɪŋ/
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You see a lot of poor acts, a few good ones and two or three _real_ good ones.
/juː siː ə lɑːt ʌv puːr ækts ə fjuː ɡʊd wʌnz ənd tuː ɔːr θriː riːl ɡʊd wʌnz/
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In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.
/ɪn ˈsiːkɪŋ ə ˈsuːtəbəl ˈtaɪtəl fɔːr ðɪs bʊk ɪt strʌk ʌs ðæt ðæt dɪˈskrɪpʃən wʊd fɪt ɪt ɪɡˈzæktli soʊ wiː wɪl ˈkrɪsən ɪt kənˈtɪnjuːəs ˈvɑːdvɪl/
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_Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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christen verb US /ˈkrɪsən/

administer baptism to

From this reading “In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.”

Continuous adjective US /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading “When you go into a Continuous Vaudeville Theater you expect to see and hear a little of everything.”

Gravy noun US /ˈɡreɪvi/

a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats

From this reading “_Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162”

Ireland noun US /ˈaɪərlənd/

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

Kindred adjective US /ˈkɪndrɪd/

similar in quality or character

suitable adjective US /ˈsuːtəbəl/

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading “In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.”

Theater noun US /ˈθiːətər/

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

From this reading “When you go into a Continuous Vaudeville Theater you expect to see and hear a little of everything.”

Vaudeville noun US /ˈvɑːdvɪl/

a variety show with songs and comic acts etc.

From this reading “When you go into a Continuous Vaudeville Theater you expect to see and hear a little of everything.”

All words in this reading · 88

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107

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From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

117

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From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

118

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From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

121

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From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

127

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From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

153

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From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

161

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From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

162

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From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

69

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From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A.

actsnounUS /ækts/

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading You see a lot of poor acts, a few good ones and two or three _real_ good ones.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading When you go into a Continuous Vaudeville Theater you expect to see and hear a little of everything.

BandnounUS /bænd/

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.

BOSTONnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A.

CarryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

christenverbUS /ˈkrɪsən/

administer baptism to

From this reading In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.

CoatnounUS /koʊt/

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

ContinuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading When you go into a Continuous Vaudeville Theater you expect to see and hear a little of everything.

Cressys

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From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

descriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.

EmnounUS /em/

a quad with a square body

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/

all things; all of a situation

From this reading When you go into a Continuous Vaudeville Theater you expect to see and hear a little of everything.

exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.

expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading When you go into a Continuous Vaudeville Theater you expect to see and hear a little of everything.

FaradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading You see a lot of poor acts, a few good ones and two or three _real_ good ones.

FireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/

start firing a weapon

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

fitverbUS /fɪt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

GiveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When you go into a Continuous Vaudeville Theater you expect to see and hear a little of everything.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading You see a lot of poor acts, a few good ones and two or three _real_ good ones.

GORHAM

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From this reading THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A.

GravynounUS /ˈɡreɪvi/

a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

hearverbUS /hiːr/

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading When you go into a Continuous Vaudeville Theater you expect to see and hear a little of everything.

HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

Hoboken

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

HomenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

HopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When you go into a Continuous Vaudeville Theater you expect to see and hear a little of everything.

IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

Isn't

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From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.

KindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/

similar in quality or character

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When you go into a Continuous Vaudeville Theater you expect to see and hear a little of everything.

lotnounUS /lɑːt/

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading You see a lot of poor acts, a few good ones and two or three _real_ good ones.

MakesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

MannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

MinepronounUS /maɪn/

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When you go into a Continuous Vaudeville Theater you expect to see and hear a little of everything.

OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

onesnounUS /wʌnz/

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading You see a lot of poor acts, a few good ones and two or three _real_ good ones.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading You see a lot of poor acts, a few good ones and two or three _real_ good ones.

PlayingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

pooradjectiveUS /puːr/

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading You see a lot of poor acts, a few good ones and two or three _real_ good ones.

PRESSverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A.

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading You see a lot of poor acts, a few good ones and two or three _real_ good ones.

RevolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When you go into a Continuous Vaudeville Theater you expect to see and hear a little of everything.

seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/

the act of searching for something

From this reading In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.

struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.

suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.

SureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A.

TheaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/

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

From this reading When you go into a Continuous Vaudeville Theater you expect to see and hear a little of everything.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading You see a lot of poor acts, a few good ones and two or three _real_ good ones.

titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading When you go into a Continuous Vaudeville Theater you expect to see and hear a little of everything.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading You see a lot of poor acts, a few good ones and two or three _real_ good ones.

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 THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON, U. S. A.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.

VaudevillenounUS /ˈvɑːdvɪl/

a variety show with songs and comic acts etc.

From this reading When you go into a Continuous Vaudeville Theater you expect to see and hear a little of everything.

VengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When you go into a Continuous Vaudeville Theater you expect to see and hear a little of everything.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Far from Home and Kindred_ 69 _It Isn't the Coat that Makes the Man_ 107 _"Vengeance is Mine"_ 117 _One Sure (?) Fire Revolver_ 118 _"Give 'Em the Gravy"_ 121 _The Band of Hope_ 127 _The Cressys in Ireland_ 153 _Playing Hoboken_ 161 _Carrying "The Old Man" with Her_ 162

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In seeking a suitable title for this book it struck us that that description would fit it exactly; so we will christen it-- CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When you go into a Continuous Vaudeville Theater you expect to see and hear a little of everything.

Chapter 1 of Continuous Vaudeville by Will M. (Will Martin) Cressy holds 383 sentences, grouped into 77 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 1 of Continuous Vaudeville contain?

Chapter 1 holds 383 sentences of Continuous Vaudeville, unabridged, divided into 77 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of Continuous Vaudeville by Will M. (Will Martin) Cressy exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 383 sentences, grouped into 77 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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How long does Continuous Vaudeville take to read?

About 132 minutes of reading across 317 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in Continuous Vaudeville

Words and structures a reader meets early in Continuous Vaudeville, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Gorham
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Press
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Boston
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Continuous
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