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Chapter 6 of A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits is here in full — 458 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
XVI--THE CLOSE OF LIFE Plays at Court in 1613. Actor-friends. The concluding years of Shakespeare's life (1611-1616) were mainly passed at Stratford. It is probable that in 1611 he disposed of his shares in the Globe and Blackfriars theatres. He owned none at the date of his death.
Chapter 6 of A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits is here in full — 458 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading “The concluding years of Shakespeare's life (1611-1616) were mainly passed at Stratford.”
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “It is probable that in 1611 he disposed of his shares in the Globe and Blackfriars theatres.”
for the most part
From this reading “The concluding years of Shakespeare's life (1611-1616) were mainly passed at Stratford.”
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading “He owned none at the date of his death.”
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading “XVI--THE CLOSE OF LIFE Plays at Court in 1613.”
possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading “The concluding years of Shakespeare's life (1611-1616) were mainly passed at Stratford.”
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading “It is probable that in 1611 he disposed of his shares in the Globe and Blackfriars theatres.”
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading “It is probable that in 1611 he disposed of his shares in the Globe and Blackfriars theatres.”
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From this reading The concluding years of Shakespeare's life (1611-1616) were mainly passed at Stratford.
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From this reading XVI--THE CLOSE OF LIFE Plays at Court in 1613.
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From this reading The concluding years of Shakespeare's life (1611-1616) were mainly passed at Stratford.
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From this reading Actor-friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is probable that in 1611 he disposed of his shares in the Globe and Blackfriars theatres.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading XVI--THE CLOSE OF LIFE Plays at Court in 1613.
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From this reading It is probable that in 1611 he disposed of his shares in the Globe and Blackfriars theatres.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading XVI--THE CLOSE OF LIFE Plays at Court in 1613.
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The concluding years of Shakespeare's life (1611-1616) were mainly passed at Stratford.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading XVI--THE CLOSE OF LIFE Plays at Court in 1613.
the specified day of the month
From this reading He owned none at the date of his death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He owned none at the date of his death.
having made preparations
From this reading It is probable that in 1611 he disposed of his shares in the Globe and Blackfriars theatres.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It is probable that in 1611 he disposed of his shares in the Globe and Blackfriars theatres.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is probable that in 1611 he disposed of his shares in the Globe and Blackfriars theatres.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is probable that in 1611 he disposed of his shares in the Globe and Blackfriars theatres.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading XVI--THE CLOSE OF LIFE Plays at Court in 1613.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is probable that in 1611 he disposed of his shares in the Globe and Blackfriars theatres.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is probable that in 1611 he disposed of his shares in the Globe and Blackfriars theatres.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading XVI--THE CLOSE OF LIFE Plays at Court in 1613.
for the most part
From this reading The concluding years of Shakespeare's life (1611-1616) were mainly passed at Stratford.
not one, and not any
From this reading He owned none at the date of his death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XVI--THE CLOSE OF LIFE Plays at Court in 1613.
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading He owned none at the date of his death.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The concluding years of Shakespeare's life (1611-1616) were mainly passed at Stratford.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading XVI--THE CLOSE OF LIFE Plays at Court in 1613.
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It is probable that in 1611 he disposed of his shares in the Globe and Blackfriars theatres.
possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading The concluding years of Shakespeare's life (1611-1616) were mainly passed at Stratford.
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading It is probable that in 1611 he disposed of his shares in the Globe and Blackfriars theatres.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The concluding years of Shakespeare's life (1611-1616) were mainly passed at Stratford.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is probable that in 1611 he disposed of his shares in the Globe and Blackfriars theatres.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading XVI--THE CLOSE OF LIFE Plays at Court in 1613.
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading It is probable that in 1611 he disposed of his shares in the Globe and Blackfriars theatres.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The concluding years of Shakespeare's life (1611-1616) were mainly passed at Stratford.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
From this reading XVI--THE CLOSE OF LIFE Plays at Court in 1613.
a late time of life
From this reading The concluding years of Shakespeare's life (1611-1616) were mainly passed at Stratford.
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