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Ellen Terry and Her Sisters
Ellen Terry and Her Sisters

Chapter I

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By T. Edgar (Thomas Edgar) Pemberton • Curated US English Learning Edition
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"THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.
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Demy 8vo, with Portraits and numerous Illustrations.
Price 16s.
"One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Ellen Terry and Her Sisters

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Ellen Terry and Her Sisters is here in full — 250 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.
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Demy 8vo, with Portraits and numerous Illustrations.
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Price 16s.
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"One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....

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comedian noun US /kəˈmiːdiən/

a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts

From this reading “"THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.”

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harte noun US /hɑːrt/

United States writer noted for his stories about life during the California gold rush (1836-1902)

From this reading “"THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.”

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memoir noun US /ˈmemwɑːr/

an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading “"THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.”

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Outlook noun US /ˈaʊtlʊk/

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

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penned verb US /pend/

inflected form of “pen” — produce a literary work

From this reading “"One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....”

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robertson noun US /ˈrɑːbərtsən/

United States basketball guard (born in 1938)

From this reading “"THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.”

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theatrical adjective US /θiˈætrɪkəl/

of or relating to the theater

From this reading “"One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....”

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treatise noun US /ˈtriːtəs/

a formal exposition

From this reading “"THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

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most interesting adverb + adjective

In this reading “"One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....”

5,794 times in 426,211 chapters
some time adjective + noun

In this reading “"One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....”

77,244 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 49

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16

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From this reading Price 16s.

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8

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From this reading Demy 8vo, with Portraits and numerous Illustrations.

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....

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BRET

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From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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CHARLESnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/

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

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/

pleasing or delighting

From this reading "One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....

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COMEDIANnounUS /kəˈmiːdiən/

a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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Demy

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From this reading Demy 8vo, with Portraits and numerous Illustrations.

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DICKENSnounUS /ˈdɪkənz/

a word used in exclamations of confusion

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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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 "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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ETC

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

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

Pending verification
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....

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HAREnounUS /her/

swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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HARTEnounUS /hɑːrt/

United States writer noted for his stories about life during the California gold rush (1836-1902)

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading "One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....

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IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading Demy 8vo, with Portraits and numerous Illustrations.

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interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading "One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....

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JOHNnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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KENDALS

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

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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LIFEnounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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MEMOIRnounUS /ˈmemwɑːr/

an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading "One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....

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numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Demy 8vo, with Portraits and numerous Illustrations.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....

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OutlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading "One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....

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pennedverbUS /pend/

inflected form of “pen” — produce a literary work

From this reading "One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....

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PortraitsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading Demy 8vo, with Portraits and numerous Illustrations.

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PricenounUS /praɪs/

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Price 16s.

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recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading "One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....

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ROBERTSONnounUS /ˈrɑːbərtsən/

United States basketball guard (born in 1938)

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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snounUS /es/

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

From this reading Price 16s.

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someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....

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SOTHERN

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

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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STAGEnounUS /steɪdʒ/

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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TnounUS /tiː/

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/

of or relating to the theater

From this reading "One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....

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timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....

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TREATISEnounUS /ˈtriːtəs/

a formal exposition

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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TRIBUTEnounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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vo

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From this reading Demy 8vo, with Portraits and numerous Illustrations.

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WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Demy 8vo, with Portraits and numerous Illustrations.

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workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "One of the most interesting theatrical records that has been penned for some time."--_Outlook._ "A charming work....

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WRITINGSnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading "THE KENDALS;" "A MEMOIR OF E. A. SOTHERN;" "THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF T. W. ROBERTSON;" "CHARLES DICKENS AND THE STAGE;" "JOHN HARE, COMEDIAN;" "BRET HARTE: A TREATISE AND A TRIBUTE;" ETC.

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Kendals
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