used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Secondly, to cramp the accidents of many years or days, into the Representation of two hours and a half.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Secondly, to cramp the accidents of many years or days, into the Representation of two hours and a half.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Secondly, to cramp the accidents of many years or days, into the Representation of two hours and a half.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _First, we are told the Plot should not be so ridiculously contrived, as to crowd several Countries into one Stage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _First, we are told the Plot should not be so ridiculously contrived, as to crowd several Countries into one Stage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _First, we are told the Plot should not be so ridiculously contrived, as to crowd several Countries into one Stage.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And this is called, nearest to Nature.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading For that is concluded most natural; which is most probable and nearest to that which it presents_.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
gotten under control
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading _First, we are told the Plot should not be so ridiculously contrived, as to crowd several Countries into one Stage.
CountriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _First, we are told the Plot should not be so ridiculously contrived, as to crowd several Countries into one Stage.
crampnounUS /kræmp/
a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
From this reading Secondly, to cramp the accidents of many years or days, into the Representation of two hours and a half.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading _First, we are told the Plot should not be so ridiculously contrived, as to crowd several Countries into one Stage.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Secondly, to cramp the accidents of many years or days, into the Representation of two hours and a half.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
one or the other of two
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _First, we are told the Plot should not be so ridiculously contrived, as to crowd several Countries into one Stage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For that is concluded most natural; which is most probable and nearest to that which it presents_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Secondly, to cramp the accidents of many years or days, into the Representation of two hours and a half.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Secondly, to cramp the accidents of many years or days, into the Representation of two hours and a half.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _First, we are told the Plot should not be so ridiculously contrived, as to crowd several Countries into one Stage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
lastlyadverbUS /ˈlæstli/
the item at the end
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Secondly, to cramp the accidents of many years or days, into the Representation of two hours and a half.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For that is concluded most natural; which is most probable and nearest to that which it presents_.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading For that is concluded most natural; which is most probable and nearest to that which it presents_.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading And this is called, nearest to Nature.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading And this is called, nearest to Nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _First, we are told the Plot should not be so ridiculously contrived, as to crowd several Countries into one Stage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Secondly, to cramp the accidents of many years or days, into the Representation of two hours and a half.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _First, we are told the Plot should not be so ridiculously contrived, as to crowd several Countries into one Stage.
and nothing more
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Secondly, to cramp the accidents of many years or days, into the Representation of two hours and a half.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
participate in games or sport
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
PlotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading _First, we are told the Plot should not be so ridiculously contrived, as to crowd several Countries into one Stage.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading For that is concluded most natural; which is most probable and nearest to that which it presents_.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading For that is concluded most natural; which is most probable and nearest to that which it presents_.
not used up
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
RepresentationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading Secondly, to cramp the accidents of many years or days, into the Representation of two hours and a half.
ridiculouslyadverbUS /rəˈdɪkjələsli/
so as to arouse or deserve laughter
From this reading _First, we are told the Plot should not be so ridiculously contrived, as to crowd several Countries into one Stage.
SecondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading Secondly, to cramp the accidents of many years or days, into the Representation of two hours and a half.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading _First, we are told the Plot should not be so ridiculously contrived, as to crowd several Countries into one Stage.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _First, we are told the Plot should not be so ridiculously contrived, as to crowd several Countries into one Stage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _First, we are told the Plot should not be so ridiculously contrived, as to crowd several Countries into one Stage.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading _First, we are told the Plot should not be so ridiculously contrived, as to crowd several Countries into one Stage.
required or under orders
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _First, we are told the Plot should not be so ridiculously contrived, as to crowd several Countries into one Stage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this is called, nearest to Nature.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _First, we are told the Plot should not be so ridiculously contrived, as to crowd several Countries into one Stage.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading _First, we are told the Plot should not be so ridiculously contrived, as to crowd several Countries into one Stage.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Secondly, to cramp the accidents of many years or days, into the Representation of two hours and a half.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _First, we are told the Plot should not be so ridiculously contrived, as to crowd several Countries into one Stage.
in or at the place that
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading And, lastly, a conclusion drawn that the only remaining dispute, is concerning Time; whether it should be contained in Twelve or Four and twenty hours; and the Place to be limited to the spot of ground, [either in town or city] where the Play is supposed to begin.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For that is concluded most natural; which is most probable and nearest to that which it presents_.
a late time of life
From this reading Secondly, to cramp the accidents of many years or days, into the Representation of two hours and a half.
