used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to Mr Lauder a gulf exists between the theatres and the music-halls, and it is due to the fact that the playhouses traffic in immorality and the halls are pure.
in the past
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading According to Mr Lauder a gulf exists between the theatres and the music-halls, and it is due to the fact that the playhouses traffic in immorality and the halls are pure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some readers may be aware that Mr Harry Lauder is a popular music-hall singer, and by many people regarded as the chief of his calling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The variety theatres shudder at the thought of presenting plays that introduce people who are or have been unduly intimate without marriage.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Some readers may be aware that Mr Harry Lauder is a popular music-hall singer, and by many people regarded as the chief of his calling.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Some readers may be aware that Mr Harry Lauder is a popular music-hall singer, and by many people regarded as the chief of his calling.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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in the space, time, or range separating two things
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some readers may be aware that Mr Harry Lauder is a popular music-hall singer, and by many people regarded as the chief of his calling.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Some readers may be aware that Mr Harry Lauder is a popular music-hall singer, and by many people regarded as the chief of his calling.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Some readers may be aware that Mr Harry Lauder is a popular music-hall singer, and by many people regarded as the chief of his calling.
ChroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading THE MORALITY OF OUR DRAMA Mr Harry Lauder on the Morals of our Drama A little while ago Mr Harry Lauder made some statements to a representative of _The Daily Chronicle_ concerning the relations between music-halls and theatres.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
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ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently his utterances have a little importance.
every day; without missing a day
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DRAMAnounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
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owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading According to Mr Lauder a gulf exists between the theatres and the music-halls, and it is due to the fact that the playhouses traffic in immorality and the halls are pure.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading According to Mr Lauder a gulf exists between the theatres and the music-halls, and it is due to the fact that the playhouses traffic in immorality and the halls are pure.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading According to Mr Lauder a gulf exists between the theatres and the music-halls, and it is due to the fact that the playhouses traffic in immorality and the halls are pure.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading According to Mr Lauder a gulf exists between the theatres and the music-halls, and it is due to the fact that the playhouses traffic in immorality and the halls are pure.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
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annoy continually or chronically
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Consequently his utterances have a little importance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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immoralitynounUS /ˌɪmərˈælɪti/
the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct
From this reading According to Mr Lauder a gulf exists between the theatres and the music-halls, and it is due to the fact that the playhouses traffic in immorality and the halls are pure.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Consequently his utterances have a little importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading According to Mr Lauder a gulf exists between the theatres and the music-halls, and it is due to the fact that the playhouses traffic in immorality and the halls are pure.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading The variety theatres shudder at the thought of presenting plays that introduce people who are or have been unduly intimate without marriage.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some readers may be aware that Mr Harry Lauder is a popular music-hall singer, and by many people regarded as the chief of his calling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading According to Mr Lauder a gulf exists between the theatres and the music-halls, and it is due to the fact that the playhouses traffic in immorality and the halls are pure.
LaudernounUS /ˈlɔːdər/
Scottish ballad singer and music hall comedian (1870-1950)
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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produced by a manufacturing process
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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
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the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Some readers may be aware that Mr Harry Lauder is a popular music-hall singer, and by many people regarded as the chief of his calling.
MORALITYnounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
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MoralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
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a form of address for a man
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music-hall
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music-halls
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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belonging to the speaker and others
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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playhousesnounUS /ˈpleɪhaʊsɪz/
plural of “playhouse” — plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of
From this reading According to Mr Lauder a gulf exists between the theatres and the music-halls, and it is due to the fact that the playhouses traffic in immorality and the halls are pure.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
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regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Some readers may be aware that Mr Harry Lauder is a popular music-hall singer, and by many people regarded as the chief of his calling.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading According to Mr Lauder a gulf exists between the theatres and the music-halls, and it is due to the fact that the playhouses traffic in immorality and the halls are pure.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
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past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Some readers may be aware that Mr Harry Lauder is a popular music-hall singer, and by many people regarded as the chief of his calling.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
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representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
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shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
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singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading According to Mr Lauder a gulf exists between the theatres and the music-halls, and it is due to the fact that the playhouses traffic in immorality and the halls are pure.
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
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utterancesnounUS /ˈʌtərənsɪz/
plural of “utterance” — the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading Consequently his utterances have a little importance.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The variety theatres shudder at the thought of presenting plays that introduce people who are or have been unduly intimate without marriage.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
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which person or people
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The variety theatres shudder at the thought of presenting plays that introduce people who are or have been unduly intimate without marriage.
