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Representative Plays by American Dramatists
Representative Plays by American Dramatists

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of Representative Plays by American Dramatists is here in full — 426 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Langdon Elwyn Mitchell • Curated US English Learning Edition
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PHILIP.
[_With pompous responsibility._] Where's Cynthia?
[MATTHEW _gives a glance around the room._ MATTHEW.
Ah, here's the choir!
[_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Representative Plays by American Dramatists

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of Representative Plays by American Dramatists is here in full — 426 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/85 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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PHILIP.
/ˈfɪləp/
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[_With pompous responsibility._] Where's Cynthia?
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[MATTHEW _gives a glance around the room._ MATTHEW.
/ˈmæθjuː ɡɪvz ə ɡlæns ərˈaʊnd ðə ruːm ˈmæθjuː/
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Ah, here's the choir!
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[_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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choir noun US /ˈkwaɪər/

a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

From this reading “Ah, here's the choir!”

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Cynthia noun US /ˈsɪnθiə/

(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana

From this reading “[_With pompous responsibility._] Where's Cynthia?”

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divide verb US /dɪˈvaɪd/

separate into parts or portions

From this reading “[_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.”

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matthew noun US /ˈmæθjuː/

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading “[MATTHEW _gives a glance around the room._ MATTHEW.”

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moves noun US /muːvz/

plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something

From this reading “[_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.”

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orderly noun US /ˈɔːrdərli/

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading “[_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.”

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pompous adjective US /ˈpɑːmpəs/

puffed up with vanity

From this reading “[_With pompous responsibility._] Where's Cynthia?”

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vaguely adverb US /ˈveɪɡli/

in a vague way

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading [MATTHEW _gives a glance around the room._ MATTHEW.

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Ah

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From this reading Ah, here's the choir!

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altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading [MATTHEW _gives a glance around the room._ MATTHEW.

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bellnounUS /bel/

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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BOYSnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/

a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

From this reading Ah, here's the choir!

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comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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comesnounUS /kʌmz/

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/

(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana

From this reading [_With pompous responsibility._] Where's Cynthia?

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directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/

separate into parts or portions

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

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

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/

at or to or toward the front

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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getsnounUS /ɡets/

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading [MATTHEW _gives a glance around the room._ MATTHEW.

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glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading [MATTHEW _gives a glance around the room._ MATTHEW.

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HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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here's

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From this reading Ah, here's the choir!

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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MATTHEWnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading [MATTHEW _gives a glance around the room._ MATTHEW.

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meetverbUS /miːt/

come together

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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movesnounUS /muːvz/

plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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PHILIPnounUS /ˈfɪləp/

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading PHILIP.

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placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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pleaseverbUS /pliːz/

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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pompousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːmpəs/

puffed up with vanity

From this reading [_With pompous responsibility._] Where's Cynthia?

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responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading [_With pompous responsibility._] Where's Cynthia?

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roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading [MATTHEW _gives a glance around the room._ MATTHEW.

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sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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superintends

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From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading [MATTHEW _gives a glance around the room._ MATTHEW.

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theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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THOMASnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/

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

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/

in a vague way

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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Where's

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From this reading [_With pompous responsibility._] Where's Cynthia?

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WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading [_With pompous responsibility._] Where's Cynthia?

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading [_He moves forward to meet it._ CHOIR BOYS _come in very orderly; divide and take their places, an even number on each side of the altar of flowers._ MATTHEW _vaguely superintends._ PHILIP _gets in the way of the bell and moves out of the way._ THOMAS _comes in._] Thomas, I directed you--One moment, if you please.

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Chapter 9 of Representative Plays by American Dramatists by Langdon Elwyn Mitchell holds 426 sentences, grouped into 86 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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About 322 minutes of reading across 774 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Philadelphia
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