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Freezing a Mother-in-Law

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Freezing a Mother-in-Law is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By T. Edgar (Thomas Edgar) Pemberton • Curated US English Learning Edition
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NO PLAYS EXCHANGED.
Plays for Amateur Theatricals.
_Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.
_In Four Acts._ ~Better than Gold.~ 7 male, 4 female char.
25 _In Three Acts._ ~Our Folks.~ 6 male, 5 female char.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Freezing a Mother-in-Law

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Freezing a Mother-in-Law is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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NO PLAYS EXCHANGED.
/noʊ pleɪz ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
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Plays for Amateur Theatricals.
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_Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.
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_In Four Acts._ ~Better than Gold.~ 7 male, 4 female char.
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25 _In Three Acts._ ~Our Folks.~ 6 male, 5 female char.

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Amateur noun US /ˈæmətɜːr/

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading “Plays for Amateur Theatricals.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Baker's noun US /ˈbeɪkərz/

possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially

From this reading “_Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.”

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char noun US /tʃɑːr/

a charred substance

From this reading “_In Four Acts._ ~Better than Gold.~ 7 male, 4 female char.”

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Dramas noun US /ˈdrɑːməz/

plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading “_Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.”

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Handy adjective US /ˈhændi/

easy to reach

From this reading “_Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.”

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Mimic noun US /ˈmɪmɪk/

someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)

From this reading “_Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.”

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Temperance noun US /ˈtempərəns/

the trait of avoiding excesses

From this reading “_Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.”

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Titles noun US /ˈtaɪtəlz/

plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading “_Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.”

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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.

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

Four Acts noun + noun

In this reading “_In Four Acts._ ~Better than Gold.~ 7 male, 4 female char.”

189 times in 426,212 chapters
Three Acts noun + noun

In this reading “25 _In Three Acts._ ~Our Folks.~ 6 male, 5 female char.”

395 times in 426,212 chapters

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25

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From this reading 25 _In Three Acts._ ~Our Folks.~ 6 male, 5 female char.

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4

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From this reading _In Four Acts._ ~Better than Gold.~ 7 male, 4 female char.

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5

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From this reading 25 _In Three Acts._ ~Our Folks.~ 6 male, 5 female char.

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6

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From this reading 25 _In Three Acts._ ~Our Folks.~ 6 male, 5 female char.

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7

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From this reading _In Four Acts._ ~Better than Gold.~ 7 male, 4 female char.

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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 _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

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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 _In Four Acts._ ~Better than Gold.~ 7 male, 4 female char.

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AmateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading Plays for Amateur Theatricals.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

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AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

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Baker'snounUS /ˈbeɪkərz/

possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially

From this reading _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

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BetteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading _In Four Acts._ ~Better than Gold.~ 7 male, 4 female char.

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charnounUS /tʃɑːr/

a charred substance

From this reading _In Four Acts._ ~Better than Gold.~ 7 male, 4 female char.

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DozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

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DramasnounUS /ˈdrɑːməz/

plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

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Drawing-Room

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From this reading _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

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etc

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

From this reading _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

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EXCHANGEDadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading NO PLAYS EXCHANGED.

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ExhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/

the act of exhibiting

From this reading _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

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femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading _In Four Acts._ ~Better than Gold.~ 7 male, 4 female char.

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FolksnounUS /foʊks/

your parents

From this reading 25 _In Three Acts._ ~Our Folks.~ 6 male, 5 female char.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Plays for Amateur Theatricals.

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FournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading _In Four Acts._ ~Better than Gold.~ 7 male, 4 female char.

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GoldnounUS /ɡoʊld/

coins made of gold

From this reading _In Four Acts._ ~Better than Gold.~ 7 male, 4 female char.

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HandyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/

easy to reach

From this reading _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

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malenounUS /meɪl/

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading _In Four Acts._ ~Better than Gold.~ 7 male, 4 female char.

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MimicnounUS /ˈmɪmɪk/

someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)

From this reading _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

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NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

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NOdeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading NO PLAYS EXCHANGED.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

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OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading 25 _In Three Acts._ ~Our Folks.~ 6 male, 5 female char.

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PLAYSnounUS /pleɪz/

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading NO PLAYS EXCHANGED.

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SocialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/

relating to human society and its members

From this reading _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

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StagenounUS /steɪdʒ/

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

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TemperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/

the trait of avoiding excesses

From this reading _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

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thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _In Four Acts._ ~Better than Gold.~ 7 male, 4 female char.

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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 _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

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Theatricals

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

From this reading Plays for Amateur Theatricals.

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thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

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ThreenounUS /θriː/

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

From this reading 25 _In Three Acts._ ~Our Folks.~ 6 male, 5 female char.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
TitlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/

plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

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TypenounUS /taɪp/

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading _Author of "Amateur Dramas," "The Mimic Stage," "The Social Stage," "The Drawing-Room Stage," "Handy Dramas," "The Exhibition Dramas," "A Baker's Dozen," etc._ ~Titles in this Type are New Plays.~ ~_Titles in this Type are Temperance Plays._~ DRAMAS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Chapter 1 of Freezing a Mother-in-Law by T. Edgar (Thomas Edgar) Pemberton holds 411 sentences, grouped into 83 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.

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