1898
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From this reading _Printed November_ 1898 (_First Edition_).
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
additionsnounUS /əˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
adhereverbUS /ədˈhɪr/
be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading In its general aims, however, the present life of Shakespeare endeavours loyally to adhere to the principles that are inherent in the scheme of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In its general aims, however, the present life of Shakespeare endeavours loyally to adhere to the principles that are inherent in the scheme of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading This work is based on the article on Shakespeare which I contributed last year to the fifty-first volume of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading This work is based on the article on Shakespeare which I contributed last year to the fifty-first volume of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
BiographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading This work is based on the article on Shakespeare which I contributed last year to the fifty-first volume of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY SIDNEY LEE.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading This work is based on the article on Shakespeare which I contributed last year to the fifty-first volume of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
DictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading This work is based on the article on Shakespeare which I contributed last year to the fifty-first volume of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
EditionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading _Printed November_ 1898 (_First Edition_).
endeavours
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From this reading In its general aims, however, the present life of Shakespeare endeavours loyally to adhere to the principles that are inherent in the scheme of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
fifty-first
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This work is based on the article on Shakespeare which I contributed last year to the fifty-first volume of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Printed November_ 1898 (_First Edition_).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In its general aims, however, the present life of Shakespeare endeavours loyally to adhere to the principles that are inherent in the scheme of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In its general aims, however, the present life of Shakespeare endeavours loyally to adhere to the principles that are inherent in the scheme of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This work is based on the article on Shakespeare which I contributed last year to the fifty-first volume of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In its general aims, however, the present life of Shakespeare endeavours loyally to adhere to the principles that are inherent in the scheme of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading In its general aims, however, the present life of Shakespeare endeavours loyally to adhere to the principles that are inherent in the scheme of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This work is based on the article on Shakespeare which I contributed last year to the fifty-first volume of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In its general aims, however, the present life of Shakespeare endeavours loyally to adhere to the principles that are inherent in the scheme of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
immediately past
From this reading This work is based on the article on Shakespeare which I contributed last year to the fifty-first volume of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
LEEnounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading BY SIDNEY LEE.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In its general aims, however, the present life of Shakespeare endeavours loyally to adhere to the principles that are inherent in the scheme of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
loyallyadverbUS /ˈlɔɪəli/
with loyalty; in a loyal manner
From this reading In its general aims, however, the present life of Shakespeare endeavours loyally to adhere to the principles that are inherent in the scheme of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading This work is based on the article on Shakespeare which I contributed last year to the fifty-first volume of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading _Printed November_ 1898 (_First Edition_).
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This work is based on the article on Shakespeare which I contributed last year to the fifty-first volume of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This work is based on the article on Shakespeare which I contributed last year to the fifty-first volume of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In its general aims, however, the present life of Shakespeare endeavours loyally to adhere to the principles that are inherent in the scheme of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading In its general aims, however, the present life of Shakespeare endeavours loyally to adhere to the principles that are inherent in the scheme of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
PrintedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Printed November_ 1898 (_First Edition_).
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
revisionnounUS /riˈvɪʒən/
the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading In its general aims, however, the present life of Shakespeare endeavours loyally to adhere to the principles that are inherent in the scheme of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading This work is based on the article on Shakespeare which I contributed last year to the fifty-first volume of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
SIDNEYnounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading BY SIDNEY LEE.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In its general aims, however, the present life of Shakespeare endeavours loyally to adhere to the principles that are inherent in the scheme of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This work is based on the article on Shakespeare which I contributed last year to the fifty-first volume of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This work is based on the article on Shakespeare which I contributed last year to the fifty-first volume of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This work is based on the article on Shakespeare which I contributed last year to the fifty-first volume of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading But the changes and additions which the article has undergone during my revision of it for separate publication are so numerous as to give the book a title to be regarded as an independent venture.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading This work is based on the article on Shakespeare which I contributed last year to the fifty-first volume of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This work is based on the article on Shakespeare which I contributed last year to the fifty-first volume of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This work is based on the article on Shakespeare which I contributed last year to the fifty-first volume of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading This work is based on the article on Shakespeare which I contributed last year to the fifty-first volume of the 'Dictionary of National Biography.'
