12
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From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
157
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From this reading 157 _seq._), was at once an acknowledgment of past marks of royal favour and an invitation for their extension to the future.
1594
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From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
1595
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From this reading To the winter season of 1595 probably belongs 'Midsummer Night's Dream.'
161
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From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
24
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From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
5
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From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading 157 _seq._), was at once an acknowledgment of past marks of royal favour and an invitation for their extension to the future.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 157 _seq._), was at once an acknowledgment of past marks of royal favour and an invitation for their extension to the future.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
Bedford
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From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading To the winter season of 1595 probably belongs 'Midsummer Night's Dream.'
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The elaborate compliment to the Queen, 'a fair vestal throned by the west' (II. i.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading The elaborate compliment to the Queen, 'a fair vestal throned by the west' (II. i.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
DerbynounUS /ˈdɜːrbi/
a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading To the winter season of 1595 probably belongs 'Midsummer Night's Dream.'
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading The elaborate compliment to the Queen, 'a fair vestal throned by the west' (II. i.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading 157 _seq._), was at once an acknowledgment of past marks of royal favour and an invitation for their extension to the future.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The elaborate compliment to the Queen, 'a fair vestal throned by the west' (II. i.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading 157 _seq._), was at once an acknowledgment of past marks of royal favour and an invitation for their extension to the future.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 157 _seq._), was at once an acknowledgment of past marks of royal favour and an invitation for their extension to the future.
yet to be or coming
From this reading 157 _seq._), was at once an acknowledgment of past marks of royal favour and an invitation for their extension to the future.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
GreenwichnounUS /ˈɡrenɪtʃ/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; zero degrees of longitude runs through Greenwich; time is measured relative to Greenwich Mean Time
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
Harington
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From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
How
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From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The elaborate compliment to the Queen, 'a fair vestal throned by the west' (II. i.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The elaborate compliment to the Queen, 'a fair vestal throned by the west' (II. i.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading 157 _seq._), was at once an acknowledgment of past marks of royal favour and an invitation for their extension to the future.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading 157 _seq._), was at once an acknowledgment of past marks of royal favour and an invitation for their extension to the future.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
MidsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading To the winter season of 1595 probably belongs 'Midsummer Night's Dream.'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
Night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading To the winter season of 1595 probably belongs 'Midsummer Night's Dream.'
not any; not one
From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
on one occasion
From this reading 157 _seq._), was at once an acknowledgment of past marks of royal favour and an invitation for their extension to the future.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
go across or through
From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading 157 _seq._), was at once an acknowledgment of past marks of royal favour and an invitation for their extension to the future.
patronessnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənəs/
a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
by chance
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading To the winter season of 1595 probably belongs 'Midsummer Night's Dream.'
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The elaborate compliment to the Queen, 'a fair vestal throned by the west' (II. i.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading 157 _seq._), was at once an acknowledgment of past marks of royal favour and an invitation for their extension to the future.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading To the winter season of 1595 probably belongs 'Midsummer Night's Dream.'
seq
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From this reading 157 _seq._), was at once an acknowledgment of past marks of royal favour and an invitation for their extension to the future.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
express in words
From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the winter season of 1595 probably belongs 'Midsummer Night's Dream.'
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 157 _seq._), was at once an acknowledgment of past marks of royal favour and an invitation for their extension to the future.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
throned
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From this reading The elaborate compliment to the Queen, 'a fair vestal throned by the west' (II. i.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
vestaladjectiveUS /ˈvestəl/
of or relating to Vesta
From this reading The elaborate compliment to the Queen, 'a fair vestal throned by the west' (II. i.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The elaborate compliment to the Queen, 'a fair vestal throned by the west' (II. i.
William
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From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading To the winter season of 1595 probably belongs 'Midsummer Night's Dream.'
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading {161} The comedy may well have been written to celebrate a marriage--perhaps the marriage of the universal patroness of poets, Lucy Harington, to Edward Russell, third earl of Bedford, on December 12, 1594; or that of William Stanley, earl of Derby, at Greenwich on January 24, 1594-5.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading [How] to no other pass my verses tend Than of your graces and your gifts to tell, his dramatic work was steadily advancing.
