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Nazareth: a morality in one act
Nazareth: a morality in one act

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Nazareth: a morality in one act is here in full — 484 sentences across 97 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.
Application for the right to produce “NAZARETH” must be made to Samuel French, 28-30 West 38th Street, New York City.
NAZARETH.
PROLOGUE.
Since Love first looked on life with human eyes, Twixt him and us time like a curtain lies.
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Nazareth: a morality in one act

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Nazareth: a morality in one act is here in full — 484 sentences across 97 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/96 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.
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Application for the right to produce “NAZARETH” must be made to Samuel French, 28-30 West 38th Street, New York City.
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NAZARETH.
/ˈnæzərɪθ/
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PROLOGUE.
/ˈproʊlɑːɡ/
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Since Love first looked on life with human eyes, Twixt him and us time like a curtain lies.

Learner Dictionary

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

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Amateurs noun US /ˈæmətɜːrz/

plural of “amateur” — someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading “Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.”

authorized adjective US /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/

endowed with authority

From this reading “Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.”

hereby adverb US /hɪrˈbaɪ/

(formal) by means of this

From this reading “Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.”

Housman noun US /ˈhaʊsmən/

English poet (1859-1936)

From this reading “Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.”

Nazareth noun US /ˈnæzərɪθ/

a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary

From this reading “Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.”

penalties noun US /ˈpenəltiz/

plural of “penalty” — the act of punishing

From this reading “Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.”

Professionals noun US /prəˈfeʃənəlz/

plural of “professional” — a person engaged in one of the learned professions

From this reading “Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.”

prologue noun US /ˈproʊlɑːɡ/

an introduction to a play

From this reading “PROLOGUE.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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by law preposition + noun

In this reading “Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.”

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28

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From this reading Application for the right to produce “NAZARETH” must be made to Samuel French, 28-30 West 38th Street, New York City.

30

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From this reading Application for the right to produce “NAZARETH” must be made to Samuel French, 28-30 West 38th Street, New York City.

38th

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From this reading Application for the right to produce “NAZARETH” must be made to Samuel French, 28-30 West 38th Street, New York City.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

ActverbUS /ækt/

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

AmateursnounUS /ˈæmətɜːrz/

plural of “amateur” — someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

ApplicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading Application for the right to produce “NAZARETH” must be made to Samuel French, 28-30 West 38th Street, New York City.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

authorizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/

endowed with authority

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

CAUTIONnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Application for the right to produce “NAZARETH” must be made to Samuel French, 28-30 West 38th Street, New York City.

consentnounUS /kənˈsent/

permission to do something

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/

a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

curtainnounUS /ˈkɜːrtən/

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

From this reading Since Love first looked on life with human eyes, Twixt him and us time like a curtain lies.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading Since Love first looked on life with human eyes, Twixt him and us time like a curtain lies.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Since Love first looked on life with human eyes, Twixt him and us time like a curtain lies.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Application for the right to produce “NAZARETH” must be made to Samuel French, 28-30 West 38th Street, New York City.

FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Application for the right to produce “NAZARETH” must be made to Samuel French, 28-30 West 38th Street, New York City.

fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

herebyadverbUS /hɪrˈbaɪ/

(formal) by means of this

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Since Love first looked on life with human eyes, Twixt him and us time like a curtain lies.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

HousmannounUS /ˈhaʊsmən/

English poet (1859-1936)

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Since Love first looked on life with human eyes, Twixt him and us time like a curtain lies.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

Laurence

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From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

lawnounUS /lɔː/

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

lawsnounUS /lɔːz/

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

liesnounUS /laɪz/

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading Since Love first looked on life with human eyes, Twixt him and us time like a curtain lies.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Since Love first looked on life with human eyes, Twixt him and us time like a curtain lies.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Since Love first looked on life with human eyes, Twixt him and us time like a curtain lies.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Since Love first looked on life with human eyes, Twixt him and us time like a curtain lies.

LovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Since Love first looked on life with human eyes, Twixt him and us time like a curtain lies.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Application for the right to produce “NAZARETH” must be made to Samuel French, 28-30 West 38th Street, New York City.

MoralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Application for the right to produce “NAZARETH” must be made to Samuel French, 28-30 West 38th Street, New York City.

NazarethnounUS /ˈnæzərɪθ/

a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading Application for the right to produce “NAZARETH” must be made to Samuel French, 28-30 West 38th Street, New York City.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Since Love first looked on life with human eyes, Twixt him and us time like a curtain lies.

OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

penaltiesnounUS /ˈpenəltiz/

plural of “penalty” — the act of punishing

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/

bring forth or yield

From this reading Application for the right to produce “NAZARETH” must be made to Samuel French, 28-30 West 38th Street, New York City.

ProfessionalsnounUS /prəˈfeʃənəlz/

plural of “professional” — a person engaged in one of the learned professions

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

PROLOGUEnounUS /ˈproʊlɑːɡ/

an introduction to a play

From this reading PROLOGUE.

protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading Application for the right to produce “NAZARETH” must be made to Samuel French, 28-30 West 38th Street, New York City.

royaltynounUS /ˈrɔɪəlti/

payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading Application for the right to produce “NAZARETH” must be made to Samuel French, 28-30 West 38th Street, New York City.

SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since Love first looked on life with human eyes, Twixt him and us time like a curtain lies.

StatesnounUS /steɪts/

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

StreetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Application for the right to produce “NAZARETH” must be made to Samuel French, 28-30 West 38th Street, New York City.

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Since Love first looked on life with human eyes, Twixt him and us time like a curtain lies.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

Twixt

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From this reading Since Love first looked on life with human eyes, Twixt him and us time like a curtain lies.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading Since Love first looked on life with human eyes, Twixt him and us time like a curtain lies.

warnedverbUS /wɔːrnd/

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

WestnounUS /west/

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Application for the right to produce “NAZARETH” must be made to Samuel French, 28-30 West 38th Street, New York City.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Since Love first looked on life with human eyes, Twixt him and us time like a curtain lies.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Nazareth: a Morality in One Act: by Laurence Housman CAUTION.--Amateurs and Professionals are hereby warned that “NAZARETH,” being fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, is subject to royalty, and any one presenting the play without the consent of the author or his authorized agent, will be liable to the penalties by law provided.

YorknounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Application for the right to produce “NAZARETH” must be made to Samuel French, 28-30 West 38th Street, New York City.

Chapter 1 of Nazareth: a morality in one act by Laurence Housman holds 484 sentences, grouped into 97 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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