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The little country theater
The little country theater

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The little country theater is here in full — 422 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Alfred G. (Alfred Gilmeiden) Arvold • Curated US English Learning Edition
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Set up and electrotyped.
Published November, 1922 “THE THEATER IS A CRUCIBLE OF CIVILIZATION.
IT IS A PLACE OF HUMAN COMMUNION.
IT IS IN THE THEATER THAT THE PUBLIC SOUL IS FORMED.”
_Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45
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The little country theater

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The little country theater is here in full — 422 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/84 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Set up and electrotyped.
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Published November, 1922 “THE THEATER IS A CRUCIBLE OF CIVILIZATION.
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IT IS A PLACE OF HUMAN COMMUNION.
/ɪt ɪz ə pleɪs ʌv ˈhjuːmən kəˈmjuːnjən/
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IT IS IN THE THEATER THAT THE PUBLIC SOUL IS FORMED.”
/ɪt ɪz ɪn ðə ˈθiːətər ðæt ðə ˈpʌblɪk soʊl ɪz fɔːrmd/
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_Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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Administration noun US /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading “_Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45”

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communion noun US /kəˈmjuːnjən/

the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist

From this reading “IT IS A PLACE OF HUMAN COMMUNION.”

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crucible noun US /ˈkruːsəbəl/

a vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions

From this reading “Published November, 1922 “THE THEATER IS A CRUCIBLE OF CIVILIZATION.”

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Hugo noun US /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/

French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)

From this reading “_Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45”

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raindrops noun US /ˈreɪndrɑːps/

plural of “raindrop” — a drop of rain

From this reading “_Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45”

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remodeled verb US /riˈmɑːdəld/

past form of “remodel” — do over, as of (part of) a house

From this reading “_Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45”

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theater noun US /ˈθiːətər/

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

From this reading “Published November, 1922 “THE THEATER IS A CRUCIBLE OF CIVILIZATION.”

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Trait noun US /treɪt/

a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading “_Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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Administration Building noun + noun

In this reading “_Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45”

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Second Floor noun + noun

In this reading “_Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45”

2,998 times in 426,212 chapters
Small Town adjective + noun

a community of people smaller than a town

In this reading “_Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45”

2,183 times in 426,212 chapters
Set up verb + adjective

set up or found

In this reading “Set up and electrotyped.”

20,893 times in 426,212 chapters
meet again verb + particle

In this reading “_Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45”

8,489 times in 426,212 chapters

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1922

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From this reading Published November, 1922 “THE THEATER IS A CRUCIBLE OF CIVILIZATION.

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From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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45

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From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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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 Published November, 1922 “THE THEATER IS A CRUCIBLE OF CIVILIZATION.

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AdministrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
AndeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Set up and electrotyped.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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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 _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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CharacteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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CIVILIZATIONnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading Published November, 1922 “THE THEATER IS A CRUCIBLE OF CIVILIZATION.

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COMMUNIONnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/

the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist

From this reading IT IS A PLACE OF HUMAN COMMUNION.

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CountrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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CRUCIBLEnounUS /ˈkruːsəbəl/

a vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions

From this reading Published November, 1922 “THE THEATER IS A CRUCIBLE OF CIVILIZATION.

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DingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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Dull-Grey

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From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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electrotyped

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From this reading Set up and electrotyped.

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FloornounUS /flɔːr/

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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FORMEDadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/

having or given a form or shape

From this reading IT IS IN THE THEATER THAT THE PUBLIC SOUL IS FORMED.”

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HugonounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/

French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading IT IS A PLACE OF HUMAN COMMUNION.

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INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading IT IS IN THE THEATER THAT THE PUBLIC SOUL IS FORMED.”

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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Published November, 1922 “THE THEATER IS A CRUCIBLE OF CIVILIZATION.

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ITpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT IS A PLACE OF HUMAN COMMUNION.

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knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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meetverbUS /miːt/

come together

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading Published November, 1922 “THE THEATER IS A CRUCIBLE OF CIVILIZATION.

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nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Published November, 1922 “THE THEATER IS A CRUCIBLE OF CIVILIZATION.

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OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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PLACEnounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading IT IS A PLACE OF HUMAN COMMUNION.

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PUBLICnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading IT IS IN THE THEATER THAT THE PUBLIC SOUL IS FORMED.”

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PublishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Published November, 1922 “THE THEATER IS A CRUCIBLE OF CIVILIZATION.

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raindropsnounUS /ˈreɪndrɑːps/

plural of “raindrop” — a drop of rain

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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remodeledverbUS /riˈmɑːdəld/

past form of “remodel” — do over, as of (part of) a house

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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SecondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

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

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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SetverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Set up and electrotyped.

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SmalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

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

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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SocialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/

relating to human society and its members

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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SOULnounUS /soʊl/

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading IT IS IN THE THEATER THAT THE PUBLIC SOUL IS FORMED.”

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Stagnancynoun

inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT IS IN THE THEATER THAT THE PUBLIC SOUL IS FORMED.”

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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 Published November, 1922 “THE THEATER IS A CRUCIBLE OF CIVILIZATION.

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THEATERnounUS /ˈθiːətər/

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

From this reading Published November, 1922 “THE THEATER IS A CRUCIBLE OF CIVILIZATION.

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TownnounUS /taʊn/

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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TraitnounUS /treɪt/

a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Set up and electrotyped.

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VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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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 _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _Victor Hugo._ “Perhaps we will meet again like the raindrops” 4 Social Stagnancy is a Characteristic Trait of the Small Town and the Country 22 An Old Dingy, Dull-Grey Chapel on the Second Floor of the Administration Building was remodeled into what is now known as The Little Country Theater 45

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Work through the 85 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 85 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 1 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 1 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading The little country theater

Common questions about reading The little country theater by Alfred G. (Alfred Gilmeiden) Arvold on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of The little country theater?

Yes. All 0 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #? are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of The little country theater is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #?, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does The little country theater take to read?

About 5 minutes of reading across 0 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read The little country theater section by section

How to work through The little country theater section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 0 chapters of The little country theater to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in The little country theater

Words and structures a reader meets early in The little country theater, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Chapter 1
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