Chapter I

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From this reading SAMSON RAPHAELSON (Based on his story, “The Day of Atonement,” in _Everybody’s Magazine_, January, 1922.)

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

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prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

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

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someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

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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 _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

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

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the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

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

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compensation for a wrong

From this reading SAMSON RAPHAELSON (Based on his story, “The Day of Atonement,” in _Everybody’s Magazine_, January, 1922.)

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

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having a base

From this reading SAMSON RAPHAELSON (Based on his story, “The Day of Atonement,” in _Everybody’s Magazine_, January, 1922.)

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

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a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

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

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put or send forth

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

permission to do something

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past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading SAMSON RAPHAELSON (Based on his story, “The Day of Atonement,” in _Everybody’s Magazine_, January, 1922.)

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

inspired with confidence

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

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From this reading SAMSON RAPHAELSON (Based on his story, “The Day of Atonement,” in _Everybody’s Magazine_, January, 1922.)

give expression to

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

a man of refinement

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

acknowledged as a supposition

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a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

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

From this reading SAMSON RAPHAELSON (Based on his story, “The Day of Atonement,” in _Everybody’s Magazine_, January, 1922.)

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

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

From this reading SAMSON RAPHAELSON (Based on his story, “The Day of Atonement,” in _Everybody’s Magazine_, January, 1922.)

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading SAMSON RAPHAELSON (Based on his story, “The Day of Atonement,” in _Everybody’s Magazine_, January, 1922.)

empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

inflected form of “lag” — hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

produced by a manufacturing process

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a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading SAMSON RAPHAELSON (Based on his story, “The Day of Atonement,” in _Everybody’s Magazine_, January, 1922.)

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

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belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

not any; not one

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SAMSON RAPHAELSON (Based on his story, “The Day of Atonement,” in _Everybody’s Magazine_, January, 1922.)

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SAMSON RAPHAELSON (Based on his story, “The Day of Atonement,” in _Everybody’s Magazine_, January, 1922.)

used to join alternatives or possibilities

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a dramatic or musical entertainment

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a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

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participate in games or sport

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

the act or process of producing something

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people in general considered as a whole

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plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

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From this reading SAMSON RAPHAELSON (Based on his story, “The Day of Atonement,” in _Everybody’s Magazine_, January, 1922.)

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

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generally approved or compelling recognition

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set aside for the use of a particular person or party

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plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

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a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah

From this reading SAMSON RAPHAELSON (Based on his story, “The Day of Atonement,” in _Everybody’s Magazine_, January, 1922.)

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

a person who sings

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

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plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading SAMSON RAPHAELSON (Based on his story, “The Day of Atonement,” in _Everybody’s Magazine_, January, 1922.)

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

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

From this reading SAMSON RAPHAELSON (Based on his story, “The Day of Atonement,” in _Everybody’s Magazine_, January, 1922.)

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

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

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plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

at the time that

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

which person or people

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Albert Lewis _A gentleman from the East Side and a scholar from Broadway_ I wish to express my gratitude to Albert Lewis, who directed and produced “The Jazz Singer” and who, in the long hours of many days and nights, gave values to the play and stage wisdom to me which I hope never to forget; to Stuart Sherman, who encouraged me when my faith lagged; and to the members of the cast, especially George Jessel and Sam Jaffe, for the many happy touches they have contributed.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

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set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading No performance or public reading may be given without the written consent of the author, or his recognized agents.