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The Life of David Belasco
The Life of David Belasco

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of The Life of David Belasco is here in full — 279 sentences across 56 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By William Winter • Curated US English Learning Edition
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King of the Opium Ring,” “The (melod.): 346.
“King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.
Kingsley, Walter (circus clown): befriends B., 5; dies; his name adopted by B., 25; same, 217.
Kingsley, Walter: adopted name of David Belasco, _q.v._ Kiss in the Dark,” “A (farce): 37.
Klaw & Erlanger (th. booking agents and speculative th. managers): 427.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Life of David Belasco

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of The Life of David Belasco is here in full — 279 sentences across 56 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/55 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
King of the Opium Ring,” “The (melod.): 346.
Line 2
“King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.
Line 3
Kingsley, Walter (circus clown): befriends B., 5; dies; his name adopted by B., 25; same, 217.
Line 4
Kingsley, Walter: adopted name of David Belasco, _q.v._ Kiss in the Dark,” “A (farce): 37.
Line 5
Klaw & Erlanger (th. booking agents and speculative th. managers): 427.

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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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Baldwin's noun US /ˈbɔːldwənz/

possessive form of “baldwin” — United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)

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befriends verb US /bɪˈfrendz/

third-person singular of “befriend” — become friends with

From this reading “Kingsley, Walter (circus clown): befriends B., 5; dies; his name adopted by B., 25; same, 217.”

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booking noun US /ˈbʊkɪŋ/

employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time

From this reading “Klaw & Erlanger (th. booking agents and speculative th. managers): 427.”

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farce noun US /fɑːrs/

a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations

From this reading “Kingsley, Walter: adopted name of David Belasco, _q.v._ Kiss in the Dark,” “A (farce): 37.”

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Kean noun US /kiːn/

English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare's great tragic characters (1789-1833)

From this reading ““King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.”

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managers noun US /ˈmænədʒərz/

plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading “Klaw & Erlanger (th. booking agents and speculative th. managers): 427.”

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Opium noun US /ˈoʊpiəm/

an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy

From this reading “King of the Opium Ring,” “The (melod.): 346.”

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speculative adjective US /ˈspekjələtɪv/

not financially safe or secure

From this reading “Klaw & Erlanger (th. booking agents and speculative th. managers): 427.”

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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.

in the Dark preposition + article + noun counted as “in … dark”

In this reading “Kingsley, Walter: adopted name of David Belasco, _q.v._ Kiss in the Dark,” “A (farce): 37.”

32,101 times in 426,211 chapters
appears in verb + particle counted as “appear in”

In this reading ““King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.”

29,555 times in 426,211 chapters
name of verb + particle

In this reading “Kingsley, Walter: adopted name of David Belasco, _q.v._ Kiss in the Dark,” “A (farce): 37.”

77,320 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 63

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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10

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From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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100

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From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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137

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From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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217

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From this reading Kingsley, Walter (circus clown): befriends B., 5; dies; his name adopted by B., 25; same, 217.

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249

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From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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25

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From this reading Kingsley, Walter (circus clown): befriends B., 5; dies; his name adopted by B., 25; same, 217.

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26

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From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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346

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From this reading King of the Opium Ring,” “The (melod.): 346.

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348

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From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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37

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From this reading Kingsley, Walter: adopted name of David Belasco, _q.v._ Kiss in the Dark,” “A (farce): 37.

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427

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From this reading Klaw & Erlanger (th. booking agents and speculative th. managers): 427.

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43

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From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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5

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From this reading Kingsley, Walter (circus clown): befriends B., 5; dies; his name adopted by B., 25; same, 217.

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79

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From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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87

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From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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88

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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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 “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading Kingsley, Walter (circus clown): befriends B., 5; dies; his name adopted by B., 25; same, 217.

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agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/

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

From this reading Klaw & Erlanger (th. booking agents and speculative th. managers): 427.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Klaw & Erlanger (th. booking agents and speculative th. managers): 427.

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appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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BnounUS /biː/

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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Baldwin'snounUS /ˈbɔːldwənz/

possessive form of “baldwin” — United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)

From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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befriendsverbUS /bɪˈfrendz/

third-person singular of “befriend” — become friends with

From this reading Kingsley, Walter (circus clown): befriends B., 5; dies; his name adopted by B., 25; same, 217.

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Belasco

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Kingsley, Walter: adopted name of David Belasco, _q.v._ Kiss in the Dark,” “A (farce): 37.

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bookingnounUS /ˈbʊkɪŋ/

employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time

From this reading Klaw & Erlanger (th. booking agents and speculative th. managers): 427.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Kingsley, Walter (circus clown): befriends B., 5; dies; his name adopted by B., 25; same, 217.

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CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading Kingsley, Walter (circus clown): befriends B., 5; dies; his name adopted by B., 25; same, 217.

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clownnounUS /klaʊn/

a rude or vulgar fool

From this reading Kingsley, Walter (circus clown): befriends B., 5; dies; his name adopted by B., 25; same, 217.

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combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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DarknounUS /dɑːrk/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Kingsley, Walter: adopted name of David Belasco, _q.v._ Kiss in the Dark,” “A (farce): 37.

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DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading Kingsley, Walter: adopted name of David Belasco, _q.v._ Kiss in the Dark,” “A (farce): 37.

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diesnounUS /daɪz/

plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading Kingsley, Walter (circus clown): befriends B., 5; dies; his name adopted by B., 25; same, 217.

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Erlanger

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From this reading Klaw & Erlanger (th. booking agents and speculative th. managers): 427.

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farcenounUS /fɑːrs/

a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations

From this reading Kingsley, Walter: adopted name of David Belasco, _q.v._ Kiss in the Dark,” “A (farce): 37.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Kingsley, Walter (circus clown): befriends B., 5; dies; his name adopted by B., 25; same, 217.

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horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/

the back of a horse

From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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IIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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KeannounUS /kiːn/

English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare's great tragic characters (1789-1833)

From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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KingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading King of the Opium Ring,” “The (melod.): 346.

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Kingsley

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From this reading Kingsley, Walter (circus clown): befriends B., 5; dies; his name adopted by B., 25; same, 217.

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KissnounUS /kɪs/

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading Kingsley, Walter: adopted name of David Belasco, _q.v._ Kiss in the Dark,” “A (farce): 37.

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Klaw

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Klaw & Erlanger (th. booking agents and speculative th. managers): 427.

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MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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managersnounUS /ˈmænədʒərz/

plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading Klaw & Erlanger (th. booking agents and speculative th. managers): 427.

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melod

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading King of the Opium Ring,” “The (melod.): 346.

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nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Kingsley, Walter (circus clown): befriends B., 5; dies; his name adopted by B., 25; same, 217.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading King of the Opium Ring,” “The (melod.): 346.

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openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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OpiumnounUS /ˈoʊpiəm/

an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy

From this reading King of the Opium Ring,” “The (melod.): 346.

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qnounUS /kjuː/

the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet

From this reading Kingsley, Walter: adopted name of David Belasco, _q.v._ Kiss in the Dark,” “A (farce): 37.

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Richard

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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RingverbUS /rɪŋ/

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading King of the Opium Ring,” “The (melod.): 346.

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sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/

not financially safe or secure

From this reading Klaw & Erlanger (th. booking agents and speculative th. managers): 427.

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thnounUS /ˈtiːˈeɪtʃ/

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading Klaw & Erlanger (th. booking agents and speculative th. managers): 427.

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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 King of the Opium Ring,” “The (melod.): 346.

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vnounUS /viː/

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading Kingsley, Walter: adopted name of David Belasco, _q.v._ Kiss in the Dark,” “A (farce): 37.

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WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Kingsley, Walter (circus clown): befriends B., 5; dies; his name adopted by B., 25; same, 217.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading “King Richard III.”: B., in childhood, appears in, with C. Kean, 10; the same, 26; 43; horseback combat in, 79; Baldwin’s A. of M. opened with, 87; 88; 100; 137; 249; 348.

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