Chapter XXIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HOW A NEW INCIDENT WAS ADDED TO AN OLD PLAY.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading HOW A NEW INCIDENT WAS ADDED TO AN OLD PLAY.

any of various Spanish fortresses or palaces built by the Moors

From this reading The play announced was "The Battle of Alcazar," by Mr. George Peele.

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

From this reading HOW A NEW INCIDENT WAS ADDED TO AN OLD PLAY.

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

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading The play announced was "The Battle of Alcazar," by Mr. George Peele.

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From this reading There was still a special favor for anti-Spanish plays.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The crowding of guards around Marryott, the distraction Barnet owed to his pain, had deterred the two from noticing, when outside the gate, the playbills attached to the posts.

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

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

being joined in close association

From this reading The crowding of guards around Marryott, the distraction Barnet owed to his pain, had deterred the two from noticing, when outside the gate, the playbills attached to the posts.

plural of “balcony” — an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

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

From this reading The crowding of guards around Marryott, the distraction Barnet owed to his pain, had deterred the two from noticing, when outside the gate, the playbills attached to the posts.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The play announced was "The Battle of Alcazar," by Mr. George Peele.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

a situation in which people or things are crowded together

From this reading The crowding of guards around Marryott, the distraction Barnet owed to his pain, had deterred the two from noticing, when outside the gate, the playbills attached to the posts.

inflected form of “deter” — try to prevent; show opposition to

From this reading The crowding of guards around Marryott, the distraction Barnet owed to his pain, had deterred the two from noticing, when outside the gate, the playbills attached to the posts.

without deviation

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

mental turmoil

From this reading The crowding of guards around Marryott, the distraction Barnet owed to his pain, had deterred the two from noticing, when outside the gate, the playbills attached to the posts.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

promote over another

From this reading There was still a special favor for anti-Spanish plays.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was still a special favor for anti-Spanish plays.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The crowding of guards around Marryott, the distraction Barnet owed to his pain, had deterred the two from noticing, when outside the gate, the playbills attached to the posts.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The crowding of guards around Marryott, the distraction Barnet owed to his pain, had deterred the two from noticing, when outside the gate, the playbills attached to the posts.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading The play announced was "The Battle of Alcazar," by Mr. George Peele.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The crowding of guards around Marryott, the distraction Barnet owed to his pain, had deterred the two from noticing, when outside the gate, the playbills attached to the posts.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The crowding of guards around Marryott, the distraction Barnet owed to his pain, had deterred the two from noticing, when outside the gate, the playbills attached to the posts.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

for this reason

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

not accessible to view

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

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

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

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

From this reading HOW A NEW INCIDENT WAS ADDED TO AN OLD PLAY.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

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

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

a single distinct event

From this reading HOW A NEW INCIDENT WAS ADDED TO AN OLD PLAY.

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

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

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

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

blemished by injury or rough wear

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

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

From this reading The crowding of guards around Marryott, the distraction Barnet owed to his pain, had deterred the two from noticing, when outside the gate, the playbills attached to the posts.

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

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The play announced was "The Battle of Alcazar," by Mr. George Peele.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading HOW A NEW INCIDENT WAS ADDED TO AN OLD PLAY.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The crowding of guards around Marryott, the distraction Barnet owed to his pain, had deterred the two from noticing, when outside the gate, the playbills attached to the posts.

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

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

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

From this reading HOW A NEW INCIDENT WAS ADDED TO AN OLD PLAY.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The crowding of guards around Marryott, the distraction Barnet owed to his pain, had deterred the two from noticing, when outside the gate, the playbills attached to the posts.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading The crowding of guards around Marryott, the distraction Barnet owed to his pain, had deterred the two from noticing, when outside the gate, the playbills attached to the posts.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading The crowding of guards around Marryott, the distraction Barnet owed to his pain, had deterred the two from noticing, when outside the gate, the playbills attached to the posts.

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

From this reading The play announced was "The Battle of Alcazar," by Mr. George Peele.

a human being

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

participate in games or sport

From this reading HOW A NEW INCIDENT WAS ADDED TO AN OLD PLAY.

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

From this reading The crowding of guards around Marryott, the distraction Barnet owed to his pain, had deterred the two from noticing, when outside the gate, the playbills attached to the posts.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading There was still a special favor for anti-Spanish plays.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading The crowding of guards around Marryott, the distraction Barnet owed to his pain, had deterred the two from noticing, when outside the gate, the playbills attached to the posts.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading There was still a special favor for anti-Spanish plays.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

not in physical motion

From this reading There was still a special favor for anti-Spanish plays.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was still a special favor for anti-Spanish plays.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading HOW A NEW INCIDENT WAS ADDED TO AN OLD PLAY.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The crowding of guards around Marryott, the distraction Barnet owed to his pain, had deterred the two from noticing, when outside the gate, the playbills attached to the posts.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

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

From this reading HOW A NEW INCIDENT WAS ADDED TO AN OLD PLAY.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

at the time that

From this reading The crowding of guards around Marryott, the distraction Barnet owed to his pain, had deterred the two from noticing, when outside the gate, the playbills attached to the posts.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

belonging to which person

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "If he come not, then the play is marred."--_A Midsummer Night's Dream._ The cause of Marryott's not having seen the person whose voice he now heard, or the little board platform raised to serve as a stage, was that this platform was directly below his window, and hence hidden by the balconies with which the lower stories, unlike that in which he was, were provided.