41
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From this reading For permission to perform in America and Canada, to The Baker International Play Bureau, 41 Winter Street, Boston, Mass.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Entered at the Library of Congress, Washington, U.S.A. The performing rights of this play are fully protected.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading These sums are payable in advance, and no performance may take place unless a written permission has first been obtained.
(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 All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
Allan
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From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
amateursnounUS /ˈæmətɜːrz/
plural of “amateur” — someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading The fee for each and every representation of the play by amateurs in the British Empire (except Canada) is one guinea; in America and Canada, five dollars.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading For permission to perform in America and Canada, to The Baker International Play Bureau, 41 Winter Street, Boston, Mass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For permission to perform in America and Canada, to The Baker International Play Bureau, 41 Winter Street, Boston, Mass.
applicationsnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Entered at the Library of Congress, Washington, U.S.A. The performing rights of this play are fully protected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Entered at the Library of Congress, Washington, U.S.A. The performing rights of this play are fully protected.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading For permission to perform in America and Canada, to The Baker International Play Bureau, 41 Winter Street, Boston, Mass.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These sums are payable in advance, and no performance may take place unless a written permission has first been obtained.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading For permission to perform in America and Canada, to The Baker International Play Bureau, 41 Winter Street, Boston, Mass.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
BureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading For permission to perform in America and Canada, to The Baker International Play Bureau, 41 Winter Street, Boston, Mass.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The fee for each and every representation of the play by amateurs in the British Empire (except Canada) is one guinea; in America and Canada, five dollars.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
Cham's
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From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
Cheshire
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From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
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DiamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
Disley
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From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The fee for each and every representation of the play by amateurs in the British Empire (except Canada) is one guinea; in America and Canada, five dollars.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The fee for each and every representation of the play by amateurs in the British Empire (except Canada) is one guinea; in America and Canada, five dollars.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered at the Library of Congress, Washington, U.S.A. The performing rights of this play are fully protected.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The fee for each and every representation of the play by amateurs in the British Empire (except Canada) is one guinea; in America and Canada, five dollars.
apart from; not including
From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
feenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading The fee for each and every representation of the play by amateurs in the British Empire (except Canada) is one guinea; in America and Canada, five dollars.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading These sums are payable in advance, and no performance may take place unless a written permission has first been obtained.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The fee for each and every representation of the play by amateurs in the British Empire (except Canada) is one guinea; in America and Canada, five dollars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Entered at the Library of Congress, Washington, U.S.A. The performing rights of this play are fully protected.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
guineanounUS /ˈɡɪni/
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading The fee for each and every representation of the play by amateurs in the British Empire (except Canada) is one guinea; in America and Canada, five dollars.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These sums are payable in advance, and no performance may take place unless a written permission has first been obtained.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
InternationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading For permission to perform in America and Canada, to The Baker International Play Bureau, 41 Winter Street, Boston, Mass.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fee for each and every representation of the play by amateurs in the British Empire (except Canada) is one guinea; in America and Canada, five dollars.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Entered at the Library of Congress, Washington, U.S.A. The performing rights of this play are fully protected.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading For permission to perform in America and Canada, to The Baker International Play Bureau, 41 Winter Street, Boston, Mass.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading These sums are payable in advance, and no performance may take place unless a written permission has first been obtained.
MeadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
Monkhouse
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From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
a form of address for a man
From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
not any; not one
From this reading These sums are payable in advance, and no performance may take place unless a written permission has first been obtained.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading These sums are payable in advance, and no performance may take place unless a written permission has first been obtained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Entered at the Library of Congress, Washington, U.S.A. The performing rights of this play are fully protected.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The fee for each and every representation of the play by amateurs in the British Empire (except Canada) is one guinea; in America and Canada, five dollars.
payableadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪəbəl/
subject to or requiring payment especially as specified
From this reading These sums are payable in advance, and no performance may take place unless a written permission has first been obtained.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading These sums are payable in advance, and no performance may take place unless a written permission has first been obtained.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Entered at the Library of Congress, Washington, U.S.A. The performing rights of this play are fully protected.
approval to do something
From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading These sums are payable in advance, and no performance may take place unless a written permission has first been obtained.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Entered at the Library of Congress, Washington, U.S.A. The performing rights of this play are fully protected.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading Entered at the Library of Congress, Washington, U.S.A. The performing rights of this play are fully protected.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading The fee for each and every representation of the play by amateurs in the British Empire (except Canada) is one guinea; in America and Canada, five dollars.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Entered at the Library of Congress, Washington, U.S.A. The performing rights of this play are fully protected.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Entered at the Library of Congress, Washington, U.S.A. The performing rights of this play are fully protected.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading For permission to perform in America and Canada, to The Baker International Play Bureau, 41 Winter Street, Boston, Mass.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading These sums are payable in advance, and no performance may take place unless a written permission has first been obtained.
carry out
From this reading These sums are payable in advance, and no performance may take place unless a written permission has first been obtained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Entered at the Library of Congress, Washington, U.S.A. The performing rights of this play are fully protected.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These sums are payable in advance, and no performance may take place unless a written permission has first been obtained.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Entered at the Library of Congress, Washington, U.S.A. The performing rights of this play are fully protected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All applications for permission to perform “The Grand Cham’s Diamond” in the British Empire (except Canada) must be addressed to Mr Allan Monkhouse, Meadow Bank, Disley, Cheshire.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Entered at the Library of Congress, Washington, U.S.A. The performing rights of this play are fully protected.
except if; if not
From this reading These sums are payable in advance, and no performance may take place unless a written permission has first been obtained.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
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the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading For permission to perform in America and Canada, to The Baker International Play Bureau, 41 Winter Street, Boston, Mass.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading These sums are payable in advance, and no performance may take place unless a written permission has first been obtained.
