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Single Life: A Comedy, in Three Acts
Single Life: A Comedy, in Three Acts

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Single Life: A Comedy, in Three Acts is here in full — 385 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By John Baldwin Buckstone • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THEATRE ROYAL, HAY-MARKET.
CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.
SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED WITH AN ETCHING, BY PIERCE EGAN, THE YOUNGER, FROM A DRAWING TAKEN DURING THE REPRESENTATION.
LONDON: CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186, STRAND.
"NASSAU STEAM PRESS," W. S. JOHNSON, 6, NASSAU STREET, SOHO.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Single Life: A Comedy, in Three Acts

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Single Life: A Comedy, in Three Acts is here in full — 385 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/77 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THEATRE ROYAL, HAY-MARKET.
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CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.
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SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED WITH AN ETCHING, BY PIERCE EGAN, THE YOUNGER, FROM A DRAWING TAKEN DURING THE REPRESENTATION.
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LONDON: CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186, STRAND.
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"NASSAU STEAM PRESS," W. S. JOHNSON, 6, NASSAU STREET, SOHO.

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chapman noun US /ˈtʃæpmən/

United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)

From this reading “LONDON: CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186, STRAND.”

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correctly adverb US /kərˈektli/

in an accurate manner

From this reading “CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.”

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etching noun US /ˈetʃɪŋ/

an impression made from an etched plate

From this reading “SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED WITH AN ETCHING, BY PIERCE EGAN, THE YOUNGER, FROM A DRAWING TAKEN DURING THE REPRESENTATION.”

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nassau noun US /ˈnæsɔː/

the capital of the Bahamas

From this reading “"NASSAU STEAM PRESS," W. S. JOHNSON, 6, NASSAU STREET, SOHO.”

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representation noun US /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/

a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

From this reading “SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED WITH AN ETCHING, BY PIERCE EGAN, THE YOUNGER, FROM A DRAWING TAKEN DURING THE REPRESENTATION.”

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scenic adjective US /ˈsiːnɪk/

used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery

From this reading “CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.”

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soho noun US /ˈsoʊhoʊ/

a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts

From this reading “"NASSAU STEAM PRESS," W. S. JOHNSON, 6, NASSAU STREET, SOHO.”

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splendidly adverb US /ˈsplendədli/

extremely well

From this reading “SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED WITH AN ETCHING, BY PIERCE EGAN, THE YOUNGER, FROM A DRAWING TAKEN DURING THE REPRESENTATION.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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RELATIVE POSITIONS noun + noun counted as “relative position”

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186

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From this reading LONDON: CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186, STRAND.

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6

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From this reading "NASSAU STEAM PRESS," W. S. JOHNSON, 6, NASSAU STREET, SOHO.

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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 SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED WITH AN ETCHING, BY PIERCE EGAN, THE YOUNGER, FROM A DRAWING TAKEN DURING THE REPRESENTATION.

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ANdeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED WITH AN ETCHING, BY PIERCE EGAN, THE YOUNGER, FROM A DRAWING TAKEN DURING THE REPRESENTATION.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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ARRANGEMENTnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED WITH AN ETCHING, BY PIERCE EGAN, THE YOUNGER, FROM A DRAWING TAKEN DURING THE REPRESENTATION.

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CASTverbUS /kæst/

put or send forth

From this reading CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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CHAPMANnounUS /ˈtʃæpmən/

United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)

From this reading LONDON: CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186, STRAND.

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CHARACTERSnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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COPYnounUS /ˈkɑːpi/

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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CORRECTLYadverbUS /kərˈektli/

in an accurate manner

From this reading CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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COSTUMEnounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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DRAMATIS

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From this reading CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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DRAWINGnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED WITH AN ETCHING, BY PIERCE EGAN, THE YOUNGER, FROM A DRAWING TAKEN DURING THE REPRESENTATION.

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DURINGprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED WITH AN ETCHING, BY PIERCE EGAN, THE YOUNGER, FROM A DRAWING TAKEN DURING THE REPRESENTATION.

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EGAN

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From this reading SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED WITH AN ETCHING, BY PIERCE EGAN, THE YOUNGER, FROM A DRAWING TAKEN DURING THE REPRESENTATION.

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ENTRANCEnounUS /ˈentrəns/

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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ETCHINGnounUS /ˈetʃɪŋ/

an impression made from an etched plate

From this reading SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED WITH AN ETCHING, BY PIERCE EGAN, THE YOUNGER, FROM A DRAWING TAKEN DURING THE REPRESENTATION.

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EXITnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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HALLnounUS /hɔːl/

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading LONDON: CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186, STRAND.

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HAY-MARKET

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From this reading THEATRE ROYAL, HAY-MARKET.

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ILLUSTRATEDverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

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

From this reading SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED WITH AN ETCHING, BY PIERCE EGAN, THE YOUNGER, FROM A DRAWING TAKEN DURING THE REPRESENTATION.

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JOHNSONnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading "NASSAU STEAM PRESS," W. S. JOHNSON, 6, NASSAU STREET, SOHO.

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LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading LONDON: CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186, STRAND.

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NASSAUnounUS /ˈnæsɔː/

the capital of the Bahamas

From this reading "NASSAU STEAM PRESS," W. S. JOHNSON, 6, NASSAU STREET, SOHO.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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PERSONÆ

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From this reading CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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PIERCEverbUS /pɪrs/

cut or make a way through

From this reading SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED WITH AN ETCHING, BY PIERCE EGAN, THE YOUNGER, FROM A DRAWING TAKEN DURING THE REPRESENTATION.

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POSITIONSnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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PRESSverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading "NASSAU STEAM PRESS," W. S. JOHNSON, 6, NASSAU STREET, SOHO.

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PRINTEDverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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PROMPTER'S

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From this reading CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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RELATIVEnounUS /ˈrelətɪv/

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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REPRESENTATIONnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/

a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

From this reading SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED WITH AN ETCHING, BY PIERCE EGAN, THE YOUNGER, FROM A DRAWING TAKEN DURING THE REPRESENTATION.

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ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading THEATRE ROYAL, HAY-MARKET.

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SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading "NASSAU STEAM PRESS," W. S. JOHNSON, 6, NASSAU STREET, SOHO.

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SCENICadjectiveUS /ˈsiːnɪk/

used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery

From this reading CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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SIDESnounUS /saɪdz/

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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SOHOnounUS /ˈsoʊhoʊ/

a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts

From this reading "NASSAU STEAM PRESS," W. S. JOHNSON, 6, NASSAU STREET, SOHO.

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SPLENDIDLYadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/

extremely well

From this reading SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED WITH AN ETCHING, BY PIERCE EGAN, THE YOUNGER, FROM A DRAWING TAKEN DURING THE REPRESENTATION.

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STEAMverbUS /stiːm/

travel by means of steam power

From this reading "NASSAU STEAM PRESS," W. S. JOHNSON, 6, NASSAU STREET, SOHO.

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STRANDnounUS /strænd/

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading LONDON: CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186, STRAND.

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STREETnounUS /striːt/

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

From this reading "NASSAU STEAM PRESS," W. S. JOHNSON, 6, NASSAU STREET, SOHO.

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TAKENadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED WITH AN ETCHING, BY PIERCE EGAN, THE YOUNGER, FROM A DRAWING TAKEN DURING THE REPRESENTATION.

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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 CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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THEATREnounUS /ˈθiːətər/

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

From this reading THEATRE ROYAL, HAY-MARKET.

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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 "NASSAU STEAM PRESS," W. S. JOHNSON, 6, NASSAU STREET, SOHO.

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WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading CORRECTLY PRINTED FROM THE PROMPTER'S COPY, WITH THE CAST OF CHARACTERS, COSTUME, SCENIC ARRANGEMENT, SIDES OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AND RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

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YOUNGERadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED WITH AN ETCHING, BY PIERCE EGAN, THE YOUNGER, FROM A DRAWING TAKEN DURING THE REPRESENTATION.

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