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From this reading THE SCENERY COMMONLY FOUND IN VAUDEVILLE THEATRES 1.
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From this reading 2.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Usually there are two drops in "One," either of which may be the Olio, and one of them is likely to represent a street, while the other is pretty sure to be a palace scene.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Usually there are two drops in "One," either of which may be the Olio, and one of them is likely to represent a street, while the other is pretty sure to be a palace scene.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
boxedadjectiveUS /bɑːkst/
enclosed in or set off by a border or box
From this reading Open Sets Usually in Four--and sometimes in Three--there are to be found in nearly every vaudeville theatre two different drops, which with their matching wings [1] form the two common "open sets"--or scenes composed merely of a rear drop and side wings, and not boxed in.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
COMMONLYadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading THE SCENERY COMMONLY FOUND IN VAUDEVILLE THEATRES 1.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Open Sets Usually in Four--and sometimes in Three--there are to be found in nearly every vaudeville theatre two different drops, which with their matching wings [1] form the two common "open sets"--or scenes composed merely of a rear drop and side wings, and not boxed in.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
dropverbUS /drɑːp/
let fall to the ground
From this reading Open Sets Usually in Four--and sometimes in Three--there are to be found in nearly every vaudeville theatre two different drops, which with their matching wings [1] form the two common "open sets"--or scenes composed merely of a rear drop and side wings, and not boxed in.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading Usually there are two drops in "One," either of which may be the Olio, and one of them is likely to represent a street, while the other is pretty sure to be a palace scene.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Usually there are two drops in "One," either of which may be the Olio, and one of them is likely to represent a street, while the other is pretty sure to be a palace scene.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Open Sets Usually in Four--and sometimes in Three--there are to be found in nearly every vaudeville theatre two different drops, which with their matching wings [1] form the two common "open sets"--or scenes composed merely of a rear drop and side wings, and not boxed in.
FOUNDverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading THE SCENERY COMMONLY FOUND IN VAUDEVILLE THEATRES 1.
FournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Open Sets Usually in Four--and sometimes in Three--there are to be found in nearly every vaudeville theatre two different drops, which with their matching wings [1] form the two common "open sets"--or scenes composed merely of a rear drop and side wings, and not boxed in.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SCENERY COMMONLY FOUND IN VAUDEVILLE THEATRES 1.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Usually there are two drops in "One," either of which may be the Olio, and one of them is likely to represent a street, while the other is pretty sure to be a palace scene.
matchingadjectiveUS /ˈmætʃɪŋ/
being two identical
From this reading Open Sets Usually in Four--and sometimes in Three--there are to be found in nearly every vaudeville theatre two different drops, which with their matching wings [1] form the two common "open sets"--or scenes composed merely of a rear drop and side wings, and not boxed in.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading Open Sets Usually in Four--and sometimes in Three--there are to be found in nearly every vaudeville theatre two different drops, which with their matching wings [1] form the two common "open sets"--or scenes composed merely of a rear drop and side wings, and not boxed in.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Open Sets Usually in Four--and sometimes in Three--there are to be found in nearly every vaudeville theatre two different drops, which with their matching wings [1] form the two common "open sets"--or scenes composed merely of a rear drop and side wings, and not boxed in.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Open Sets Usually in Four--and sometimes in Three--there are to be found in nearly every vaudeville theatre two different drops, which with their matching wings [1] form the two common "open sets"--or scenes composed merely of a rear drop and side wings, and not boxed in.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Usually there are two drops in "One," either of which may be the Olio, and one of them is likely to represent a street, while the other is pretty sure to be a palace scene.
Olio
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From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Usually there are two drops in "One," either of which may be the Olio, and one of them is likely to represent a street, while the other is pretty sure to be a palace scene.
OpenverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Open Sets Usually in Four--and sometimes in Three--there are to be found in nearly every vaudeville theatre two different drops, which with their matching wings [1] form the two common "open sets"--or scenes composed merely of a rear drop and side wings, and not boxed in.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Open Sets Usually in Four--and sometimes in Three--there are to be found in nearly every vaudeville theatre two different drops, which with their matching wings [1] form the two common "open sets"--or scenes composed merely of a rear drop and side wings, and not boxed in.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Usually there are two drops in "One," either of which may be the Olio, and one of them is likely to represent a street, while the other is pretty sure to be a palace scene.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Usually there are two drops in "One," either of which may be the Olio, and one of them is likely to represent a street, while the other is pretty sure to be a palace scene.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Usually there are two drops in "One," either of which may be the Olio, and one of them is likely to represent a street, while the other is pretty sure to be a palace scene.
rearnounUS /rɪr/
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Open Sets Usually in Four--and sometimes in Three--there are to be found in nearly every vaudeville theatre two different drops, which with their matching wings [1] form the two common "open sets"--or scenes composed merely of a rear drop and side wings, and not boxed in.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
SCENERYnounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading THE SCENERY COMMONLY FOUND IN VAUDEVILLE THEATRES 1.
scenesnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Open Sets Usually in Four--and sometimes in Three--there are to be found in nearly every vaudeville theatre two different drops, which with their matching wings [1] form the two common "open sets"--or scenes composed merely of a rear drop and side wings, and not boxed in.
SetsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading Open Sets Usually in Four--and sometimes in Three--there are to be found in nearly every vaudeville theatre two different drops, which with their matching wings [1] form the two common "open sets"--or scenes composed merely of a rear drop and side wings, and not boxed in.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Open Sets Usually in Four--and sometimes in Three--there are to be found in nearly every vaudeville theatre two different drops, which with their matching wings [1] form the two common "open sets"--or scenes composed merely of a rear drop and side wings, and not boxed in.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Open Sets Usually in Four--and sometimes in Three--there are to be found in nearly every vaudeville theatre two different drops, which with their matching wings [1] form the two common "open sets"--or scenes composed merely of a rear drop and side wings, and not boxed in.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Usually there are two drops in "One," either of which may be the Olio, and one of them is likely to represent a street, while the other is pretty sure to be a palace scene.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCENERY COMMONLY FOUND IN VAUDEVILLE THEATRES 1.
theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
THEATRESnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading THE SCENERY COMMONLY FOUND IN VAUDEVILLE THEATRES 1.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Open Sets Usually in Four--and sometimes in Three--there are to be found in nearly every vaudeville theatre two different drops, which with their matching wings [1] form the two common "open sets"--or scenes composed merely of a rear drop and side wings, and not boxed in.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Usually there are two drops in "One," either of which may be the Olio, and one of them is likely to represent a street, while the other is pretty sure to be a palace scene.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Open Sets Usually in Four--and sometimes in Three--there are to be found in nearly every vaudeville theatre two different drops, which with their matching wings [1] form the two common "open sets"--or scenes composed merely of a rear drop and side wings, and not boxed in.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Usually there are two drops in "One," either of which may be the Olio, and one of them is likely to represent a street, while the other is pretty sure to be a palace scene.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
UsuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually there are two drops in "One," either of which may be the Olio, and one of them is likely to represent a street, while the other is pretty sure to be a palace scene.
VAUDEVILLEnounUS /ˈvɑːdvɪl/
a variety show with songs and comic acts etc.
From this reading THE SCENERY COMMONLY FOUND IN VAUDEVILLE THEATRES 1.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Olio In every vaudeville theatre there is an Olio and, although the scene which it is designed to represent may be different in each house, the street Olio is common enough to be counted as universally used.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Usually there are two drops in "One," either of which may be the Olio, and one of them is likely to represent a street, while the other is pretty sure to be a palace scene.
wingsnounUS /wɪŋz/
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Open Sets Usually in Four--and sometimes in Three--there are to be found in nearly every vaudeville theatre two different drops, which with their matching wings [1] form the two common "open sets"--or scenes composed merely of a rear drop and side wings, and not boxed in.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Open Sets Usually in Four--and sometimes in Three--there are to be found in nearly every vaudeville theatre two different drops, which with their matching wings [1] form the two common "open sets"--or scenes composed merely of a rear drop and side wings, and not boxed in.
