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The Rehearsal at Goatham choose

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[UK] J. Gay Rehearsal at Goatham I i: Miss Betty Broach is in all her Airs to-day.
at in one’s airs (adj.) under air, n.
[UK] J. Gay Rehearsal at Goatham I v: If one ever does an imprudent, indiscreet thing, our Neighbours buzz it about.
at buzz, v.1
[UK] J. Gay Rehearsal at Goatham I x: At Tables, Don! was ever such a Sot! / His money squander’d, and his Wife forgot!
at don, n.
[UK] J. Gay Rehearsal at Goatham Dramatis Personae: Women. [...] Mrs Drone.
at drone, n.
[UK] J. Gay Rehearsal at Goatham Dramatis Personae: Women. [...] Miss Noddipole.
at noddipol(e), n.
[UK] J. Gay Rehearsal at Goatham I x: The Emperor, you see, is in a Huff.
at huff, n.
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