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Sir Henry Irving—A Record of Over Twenty Years at the Lyceum
Sir Henry Irving—A Record of Over Twenty Years at the Lyceum

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of Sir Henry Irving—A Record of Over Twenty Years at the Lyceum is here in full — 184 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Percy Fitzgerald • Curated US English Learning Edition
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1878.
THE NEW MANAGER OF THE LYCEUM—MISS TERRY—HIS SYSTEM AND ASSISTANTS.
The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.
In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.
The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Sir Henry Irving—A Record of Over Twenty Years at the Lyceum

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of Sir Henry Irving—A Record of Over Twenty Years at the Lyceum is here in full — 184 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/36 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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1878.
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THE NEW MANAGER OF THE LYCEUM—MISS TERRY—HIS SYSTEM AND ASSISTANTS.
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The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.
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In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.
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The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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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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architect noun US /ˈɑːrkətekt/

someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading “The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.”

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assistants noun US /əˈsɪstənts/

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

From this reading “THE NEW MANAGER OF THE LYCEUM—MISS TERRY—HIS SYSTEM AND ASSISTANTS.”

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audiences noun US /ˈɑːdiənsəz/

plural of “audience” — a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading “In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.”

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dissenting adjective US /dɪˈsentɪŋ/

disagreeing, especially with a majority

From this reading “In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.”

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entrances noun US /ˈentrənsəz/

plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading “The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.”

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portico noun US /ˈpɔːrtəkoʊ/

a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area

From this reading “The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.”

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saloons noun US /səˈluːnz/

plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading “The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.”

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theatres noun US /ˈθiːətərz/

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading “The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

vast audiences adjective + noun counted as “vast audience”

In this reading “In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.”

177 times in 426,211 chapters
at a time preposition + article + noun counted as “at … time”

simultaneously

In this reading “The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.”

57,842 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 75

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1878

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From this reading 1878.

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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 The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE NEW MANAGER OF THE LYCEUM—MISS TERRY—HIS SYSTEM AND ASSISTANTS.

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architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/

someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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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 THE NEW MANAGER OF THE LYCEUM—MISS TERRY—HIS SYSTEM AND ASSISTANTS.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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audiencesnounUS /ˈɑːdiənsəz/

plural of “audience” — a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.

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consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/

carefully weighed

From this reading The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.

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dependances

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From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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dissentingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsentɪŋ/

disagreeing, especially with a majority

From this reading In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.

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entrancesnounUS /ˈentrənsəz/

plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/

plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.

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gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading THE NEW MANAGER OF THE LYCEUM—MISS TERRY—HIS SYSTEM AND ASSISTANTS.

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holdverbUS /hoʊld/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.

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imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

impressive in appearance

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.

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interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.

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laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/

set down according to a plan

From this reading In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.

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likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.

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LYCEUMnoun

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading THE NEW MANAGER OF THE LYCEUM—MISS TERRY—HIS SYSTEM AND ASSISTANTS.

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MANAGERnounUS /ˈmænədʒər/

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading THE NEW MANAGER OF THE LYCEUM—MISS TERRY—HIS SYSTEM AND ASSISTANTS.

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MISSverbUS /mɪs/

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

From this reading THE NEW MANAGER OF THE LYCEUM—MISS TERRY—HIS SYSTEM AND ASSISTANTS.

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monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/

a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.

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museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading THE NEW MANAGER OF THE LYCEUM—MISS TERRY—HIS SYSTEM AND ASSISTANTS.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NEW MANAGER OF THE LYCEUM—MISS TERRY—HIS SYSTEM AND ASSISTANTS.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.

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porticonounUS /ˈpɔːrtəkoʊ/

a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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salle

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From this reading In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.

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saloonsnounUS /səˈluːnz/

plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/

Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.

From this reading In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.

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streetsnounUS /striːts/

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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SYSTEMnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading THE NEW MANAGER OF THE LYCEUM—MISS TERRY—HIS SYSTEM AND ASSISTANTS.

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TERRYnounUS /ˈteri/

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading THE NEW MANAGER OF THE LYCEUM—MISS TERRY—HIS SYSTEM AND ASSISTANTS.

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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 THE NEW MANAGER OF THE LYCEUM—MISS TERRY—HIS SYSTEM AND ASSISTANTS.

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theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/

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

From this reading The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.

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thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.

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timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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vastadjectiveUS /væst/

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading In these days little is thought of but the _salle_ or interior, designed to hold vast audiences in galleries or shelves, and laid out much like a dissenting chapel.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading The Lyceum was designed by a true architect at a time when a great theatre was considered to be a building or monument, like a public gallery or museum.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Lyceum is really a fine structure, with entrances in four different streets, an imposing portico, abundance of saloons, halls, chambers, and other _dependances_, which are necessary in all good theatres.

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Chapter 6 of Sir Henry Irving—A Record of Over Twenty Years at the Lyceum by Percy Fitzgerald holds 184 sentences, grouped into 37 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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