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cue

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cue
1. (in the theatre, films, music, etc.) anything spoken or done that serves as a signal to an actor, musician, etc., to follow with specific lines or action
2. Psychol the part of any sensory pattern that is identified as the signal for a response


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When her master was departed, Mrs Deborah stood silent, expecting her cue from Miss Bridget; for as to what had past before her master, the prudent housekeeper by no means relied upon it, as she had often known the sentiments of the lady in her brother's absence to differ greatly from those which she had expressed in his presence.
He entered the billiard-room, and was instantly greeted by his friend, cue in hand.
said Gertrude, not catching the serious turn he had given to the conversation, and poising her cue for a stroke.
 
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