Chapter III · Chapter 3

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Yet I dispute not but the variety of this world may afford pursuing accidents of such different natures; but yet, though possible in themselves to be, they may not be so proper to be Presented.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading Yet I dispute not but the variety of this world may afford pursuing accidents of such different natures; but yet, though possible in themselves to be, they may not be so proper to be Presented.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

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

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

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

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading JOHNSON only excepted; who keeps himself entire to one Argument.

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

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Yet I dispute not but the variety of this world may afford pursuing accidents of such different natures; but yet, though possible in themselves to be, they may not be so proper to be Presented.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading BEN.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

the two together, not just one

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Yet I dispute not but the variety of this world may afford pursuing accidents of such different natures; but yet, though possible in themselves to be, they may not be so proper to be Presented.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

past form of “differ” — be different

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

your usual mood

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

take exception to

From this reading Yet I dispute not but the variety of this world may afford pursuing accidents of such different natures; but yet, though possible in themselves to be, they may not be so proper to be Presented.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading JOHNSON only excepted; who keeps himself entire to one Argument.

past form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading JOHNSON only excepted; who keeps himself entire to one Argument.

in a felicitous manner

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading JOHNSON only excepted; who keeps himself entire to one Argument.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

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

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

-ing form of “interweave” — interlace by or as if by weaving

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

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

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading JOHNSON only excepted; who keeps himself entire to one Argument.

the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading JOHNSON only excepted; who keeps himself entire to one Argument.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

great merriment

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

used to form the superlative

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

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

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading JOHNSON only excepted; who keeps himself entire to one Argument.

and nothing more

From this reading JOHNSON only excepted; who keeps himself entire to one Argument.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

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

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Yet I dispute not but the variety of this world may afford pursuing accidents of such different natures; but yet, though possible in themselves to be, they may not be so proper to be Presented.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Yet I dispute not but the variety of this world may afford pursuing accidents of such different natures; but yet, though possible in themselves to be, they may not be so proper to be Presented.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

From this reading Yet I dispute not but the variety of this world may afford pursuing accidents of such different natures; but yet, though possible in themselves to be, they may not be so proper to be Presented.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Yet I dispute not but the variety of this world may afford pursuing accidents of such different natures; but yet, though possible in themselves to be, they may not be so proper to be Presented.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

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

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Yet I dispute not but the variety of this world may afford pursuing accidents of such different natures; but yet, though possible in themselves to be, they may not be so proper to be Presented.

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

From this reading Yet I dispute not but the variety of this world may afford pursuing accidents of such different natures; but yet, though possible in themselves to be, they may not be so proper to be Presented.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

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

From this reading JOHNSON only excepted; who keeps himself entire to one Argument.

under normal conditions

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Yet I dispute not but the variety of this world may afford pursuing accidents of such different natures; but yet, though possible in themselves to be, they may not be so proper to be Presented.

at the time that

From this reading And I confess I am now convinced in my own judgement, that it is most proper to keep the audience in one entire disposition both of Concern and Attention: for when Scenes of so different natures, immediately succeed one another; 'tis probable, the audience may not so suddenly recollect themselves, as to start into an enjoyment of Mirth, or into the concern for the Sadness.

which person or people

From this reading JOHNSON only excepted; who keeps himself entire to one Argument.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Yet I dispute not but the variety of this world may afford pursuing accidents of such different natures; but yet, though possible in themselves to be, they may not be so proper to be Presented.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, I shall as candidly acknowledge, that our best Poets have differed from other nations, though not so happily [_felicitously_], in usually mingling and interweaving Mirth and Sadness, through the whole course of their Plays.