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Representative Plays by American Dramatists — Love in '76
Representative Plays by American Dramatists — Love in '76

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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To produce the poem as written by Goethe, would require at least three nights in performance.
By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.
The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.
Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.
Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.
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Representative Plays by American Dramatists — Love in '76

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Representative Plays by American Dramatists — Love in '76 is here in full — 489 sentences across 98 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 13/97 · 5 reading units · Lines 61–65

Line 1
To produce the poem as written by Goethe, would require at least three nights in performance.
/tuː prəˈduːs ðə ˈpoʊəm æz ˈrɪtən baɪ ɡoʊθ wʊd ˌriːˈkwaɪər æt liːst θriː naɪts ɪn pərˈfɔːrməns/
Line 2
By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.
/baɪ ˈrefərəns tuː ðə əˈdɪʃən ˈmenʃənd ɪt wɪl biː siːn ðæt ðer hæz bɪn noʊ ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən frʌm ðə ərˈɪdʒənəl ɪkˈsept æz əˈbʌv ˈspesəfaɪd/
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The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.
/ðə fɔːl ʌv ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːt ɪn ðə ˈpoʊəm ɪz mʌtʃ mɔːr ˈsʌdən ðæn ɪn ðə pleɪ ənd ˌɪnˈdiːd ðə ɪkˈsepʃənz ˈteɪkən ˈdʒenərəli tuː ðə ˈdrɑːmə kənˈsɜːrn ðə ərˈɪdʒənəl ˈɔːθər ɡoʊθ ˈræðər ðæn ðə trænzˈleɪʃən/
Line 4
Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.
Line 5
Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

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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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Bullock noun US /ˈbʊlək/

young bull

From this reading “Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.”

chefs noun US /ʃefs/

plural of “chef” — a professional cook

deviation noun US /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/

a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

From this reading “By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.”

groupings noun US /ˈɡruːpɪŋz/

plural of “grouping” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading “Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.”

Hawthorne noun US /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/

United States writer of novels and short stories mostly on moral themes (1804-1864)

From this reading “Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.”

illustrate verb US /ˈɪləstreɪt/

clarify by giving an example of

From this reading “Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.”

specified adjective US /ˈspesəfaɪd/

clearly and explicitly stated

From this reading “By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.”

supervision noun US /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading “Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.

addedverbUS /ˈædəd/

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

Almay

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

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.

AppointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/

plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/

an architectural product or work

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading To produce the poem as written by Goethe, would require at least three nights in performance.

AssistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/

plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To produce the poem as written by Goethe, would require at least three nights in performance.

authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.

BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

BullocknounUS /ˈbʊlək/

young bull

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To produce the poem as written by Goethe, would require at least three nights in performance.

carenounUS /ker/

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

chefsnounUS /ʃefs/

plural of “chef” — a professional cook

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

concernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.

costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/

plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

dnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

deviationnounUS /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/

a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

From this reading By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.

devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.

Duverna

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

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/

apart from; not including

From this reading By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.

exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/

plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission

From this reading The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.

fallverbUS /fɔːl/

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.

fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/

accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.

generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/

usually; as a rule

From this reading The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.

GoethenounUS /ɡoʊθ/

German poet and novelist and dramatist who lived in Weimar (1749-1832)

From this reading To produce the poem as written by Goethe, would require at least three nights in performance.

GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

groupingsnounUS /ˈɡruːpɪŋz/

plural of “grouping” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.

HawthornenounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/

United States writer of novels and short stories mostly on moral themes (1804-1864)

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/

clarify by giving an example of

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading To produce the poem as written by Goethe, would require at least three nights in performance.

indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.

KEENE

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From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

LAURA

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

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

leastadjectiveUS /liːst/

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading To produce the poem as written by Goethe, would require at least three nights in performance.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

MachinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

MargueritenounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːt/

tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum

From this reading The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.

mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.

Messrs

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

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

MISSverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.

musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

nightsnounUS /naɪts/

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading To produce the poem as written by Goethe, would require at least three nights in performance.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.

notenounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

oeuvres

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

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.

performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading To produce the poem as written by Goethe, would require at least three nights in performance.

personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

piecenounUS /piːs/

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.

poemnounUS /ˈpoʊəm/

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading To produce the poem as written by Goethe, would require at least three nights in performance.

produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/

bring forth or yield

From this reading To produce the poem as written by Goethe, would require at least three nights in performance.

PropertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/

plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.

referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.

REIZSCH

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From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

requireverbUS /ˌriːˈkwaɪər/

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading To produce the poem as written by Goethe, would require at least three nights in performance.

ScenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

SmartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

specifiedadjectiveUS /ˈspesəfaɪd/

clearly and explicitly stated

From this reading By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.

SPOHR

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

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.

supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading To produce the poem as written by Goethe, would require at least three nights in performance.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

ThomasnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

threenounUS /θriː/

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

From this reading To produce the poem as written by Goethe, would require at least three nights in performance.

ToparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading To produce the poem as written by Goethe, would require at least three nights in performance.

translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading The fall of Marguerite, in the poem, is much more sudden than in the play, and, indeed, the exceptions taken generally to the drama concern the original author, Goethe, rather than the translation.

UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/

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

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

WardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading Music by Spohr, arranged by Mr. Thomas Baker New Scenery by Messrs. Hawthorne and Almay New Wardrobe by Mr. Bullock and Assistants Machinery by Mr. Smart and Assistants Properties and Appointments by Mr. W. Duverna Under the personal supervision of MISS LAURA KEENE.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading By reference to the edition mentioned, it will be seen that there has been no deviation from the original, except as above specified.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

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

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading To produce the poem as written by Goethe, would require at least three nights in performance.

writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading To produce the poem as written by Goethe, would require at least three nights in performance.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading Great care has been taken to produce the play with strict fidelity to the author, following in the architecture, costumes and groupings the celebrated _chefs d' oeuvres_ of REIZSCH, who devoted the best years of his life to illustrate this great work; and it should be added, also, that every note of the music in this piece is from SPOHR.

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