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Chapter I

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Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.
3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.
Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.
It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.
During the actual period of the war many of the creative and interpretative artists of the theater were engaged either directly in army work or in one of its auxiliary branches.
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Chapter I

Chapter 1 of More Portmanteau Plays is here in full — 569 sentences across 114 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.
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3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.
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Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.
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It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.
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During the actual period of the war many of the creative and interpretative artists of the theater were engaged either directly in army work or in one of its auxiliary branches.

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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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Adaptations noun US /ˌædæpˈteɪʃənz/

plural of “adaptation” — a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form

From this reading “3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.”

auxiliary adjective US /ɑːɡˈzɪljəri/

functioning in a supporting capacity

From this reading “During the actual period of the war many of the creative and interpretative artists of the theater were engaged either directly in army work or in one of its auxiliary branches.”

creative adjective US /kriˈeɪtɪv/

having the ability or power to create

From this reading “During the actual period of the war many of the creative and interpretative artists of the theater were engaged either directly in army work or in one of its auxiliary branches.”

Edited adjective US /ˈedətəd/

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading “Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.”

kidd noun US /kɪd/

Scottish sea captain who was hired to protect British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then was accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701)

From this reading “Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.”

Portmanteau noun US /ˈpɔːrtmɑːntoʊ/

a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings

From this reading “3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.”

prophets noun US /ˈprɑːfəts/

the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading “It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.”

revival noun US /rɪˈvaɪvəl/

bringing again into activity and prominence

From this reading “It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.”

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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Weeping Willow adjective + noun

willow with long drooping branches and slender leaves native to China; widely cultivated as an ornamental

In this reading “Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.”

Per volume preposition + noun

In this reading “Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.”

handsomely bound adverb + adjective

In this reading “3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.”

Willow Tree noun + noun

any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

In this reading “Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.”

During the period preposition + article + noun counted as “during … period”

In this reading “Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.”

present volume verb + noun

In this reading “Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.”

three volumes noun + noun counted as “three volume”

In this reading “3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.”

waited for verb + particle counted as “wait for”

In this reading “It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.”

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1.75

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From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

3

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From this reading 3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading 3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.

actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading During the actual period of the war many of the creative and interpretative artists of the theater were engaged either directly in army work or in one of its auxiliary branches.

AdaptationsnounUS /ˌædæpˈteɪʃənz/

plural of “adaptation” — a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form

From this reading 3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading During the actual period of the war many of the creative and interpretative artists of the theater were engaged either directly in army work or in one of its auxiliary branches.

artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading During the actual period of the war many of the creative and interpretative artists of the theater were engaged either directly in army work or in one of its auxiliary branches.

artsnounUS /ɑːrts/

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

auxiliaryadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈzɪljəri/

functioning in a supporting capacity

From this reading During the actual period of the war many of the creative and interpretative artists of the theater were engaged either directly in army work or in one of its auxiliary branches.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

BirthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading 3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.

BoilverbUS /bɔɪl/

come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/

confined by bonds

From this reading 3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.

BoynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading During the actual period of the war many of the creative and interpretative artists of the theater were engaged either directly in army work or in one of its auxiliary branches.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

COnounUS /koʊ/

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

creativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/

having the ability or power to create

From this reading During the actual period of the war many of the creative and interpretative artists of the theater were engaged either directly in army work or in one of its auxiliary branches.

curtainnounUS /ˈkɜːrtən/

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/

without deviation

From this reading During the actual period of the war many of the creative and interpretative artists of the theater were engaged either directly in army work or in one of its auxiliary branches.

dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading 3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

EditedadjectiveUS /ˈedətəd/

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/

one or the other of two

From this reading During the actual period of the war many of the creative and interpretative artists of the theater were engaged either directly in army work or in one of its auxiliary branches.

elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading During the actual period of the war many of the creative and interpretative artists of the theater were engaged either directly in army work or in one of its auxiliary branches.

enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

Gammer

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From this reading 3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.

generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/

highest in quality

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

Gurton's

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

From this reading 3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/

in an attractively handsome manner

From this reading 3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading 3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/

something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

Infanta

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

From this reading 3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.

interpretativeadjective

that provides interpretation

From this reading During the actual period of the war many of the creative and interpretative artists of the theater were engaged either directly in army work or in one of its auxiliary branches.

IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading During the actual period of the war many of the creative and interpretative artists of the theater were engaged either directly in army work or in one of its auxiliary branches.

JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/

red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

KIDDnounUS /kɪd/

Scottish sea captain who was hired to protect British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then was accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701)

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

Lintels

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

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

MakesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading During the actual period of the war many of the creative and interpretative artists of the theater were engaged either directly in army work or in one of its auxiliary branches.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

MedicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

NakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/

completely unclothed

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

NeedlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/

the leaf of a conifer

From this reading 3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.

netnounUS /net/

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

PassverbUS /pæs/

go across or through

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

PerprepositionUS /pɜːr/

for each

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/

an amount of time

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

PlaysnounUS /pleɪz/

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

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

PortmanteaunounUS /ˈpɔːrtmɑːntoʊ/

a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings

From this reading 3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

prophetsnounUS /ˈprɑːfəts/

the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

PUBLISHERSnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

revivalnounUS /rɪˈvaɪvəl/

bringing again into activity and prominence

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

riseverbUS /raɪz/

move upward

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

SeventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/

being one more than sixteen

From this reading 3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.

ShowverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

SixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

STEWARTnounUS /ˈstuːərt/

United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/

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

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/

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

From this reading During the actual period of the war many of the creative and interpretative artists of the theater were engaged either directly in army work or in one of its auxiliary branches.

theatric

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From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

threenounUS /θriː/

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

From this reading 3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

TreenounUS /triː/

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

Trimplet

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

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

VeryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/

having won

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

VOL

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

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading 3--Portmanteau Adaptations Introduction Gammer Gurton's Needle The Birthday of the Infanta "Seventeen" _Each of the above three volumes handsomely bound and illustrated.

waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

WalkernounUS /ˈwɔːkər/

New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

warnounUS /wɔːr/

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

WeepingadjectiveUS /ˈwiːpɪŋ/

showing sorrow

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading During the actual period of the war many of the creative and interpretative artists of the theater were engaged either directly in army work or in one of its auxiliary branches.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is far too early to estimate what effect that war has had or may have upon all art in general, and upon the dramatic and theatric arts in particular, but there is every indication that the curtain is about to rise on the great romantic revival which we have watched and waited for, and of which Stuart Walker has been one of the major prophets.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Per volume net $1.75_ STEWART & KIDD CO., PUBLISHERS During the period which has elapsed between the publication of _Portmanteau Plays_, and that of the present volume our country entered upon the greatest war in history, and emerged victorious.

WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

WhopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

WillownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/

any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

WishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Edited, and with an Introduction by Edited and with an Introduction by Introduction The Trimplet Nevertheless Six Who Pass While the Lintels Boil Medicine Show Introduction The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree The Very Naked Boy Jonathan Makes a Wish VOL.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

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

From this reading During the actual period of the war many of the creative and interpretative artists of the theater were engaged either directly in army work or in one of its auxiliary branches.

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