Chapter I · Chapter 1

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Indeed he knows no more about the _dramatic art_ than, according to his own story in “The Man of Destiny,” Napoleon at Tavazzano knew of the _Art of War_.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading But both men were successes each in his way—the latter won victories and the former gained audiences, in the very teeth of the accepted theories of war and the theatre.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Indeed he knows no more about the _dramatic art_ than, according to his own story in “The Man of Destiny,” Napoleon at Tavazzano knew of the _Art of War_.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He so obviously disregards all the canons and unities and other things which every well-bred dramatist is bound to respect that his work is really unworthy of serious criticism (orthodox).

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

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

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

from appearances alone

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Indeed he knows no more about the _dramatic art_ than, according to his own story in “The Man of Destiny,” Napoleon at Tavazzano knew of the _Art of War_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Indeed he knows no more about the _dramatic art_ than, according to his own story in “The Man of Destiny,” Napoleon at Tavazzano knew of the _Art of War_.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

plural of “audience” — a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading But both men were successes each in his way—the latter won victories and the former gained audiences, in the very teeth of the accepted theories of war and the theatre.

French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

pompous or pretentious talk or writing

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

the two together, not just one

From this reading But both men were successes each in his way—the latter won victories and the former gained audiences, in the very teeth of the accepted theories of war and the theatre.

confined by bonds

From this reading He so obviously disregards all the canons and unities and other things which every well-bred dramatist is bound to respect that his work is really unworthy of serious criticism (orthodox).

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But both men were successes each in his way—the latter won victories and the former gained audiences, in the very teeth of the accepted theories of war and the theatre.

plural of “canon” — a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

From this reading He so obviously disregards all the canons and unities and other things which every well-bred dramatist is bound to respect that his work is really unworthy of serious criticism (orthodox).

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

originate

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Indeed he knows no more about the _dramatic art_ than, according to his own story in “The Man of Destiny,” Napoleon at Tavazzano knew of the _Art of War_.

plural of “disregard” — lack of attention and due care

From this reading He so obviously disregards all the canons and unities and other things which every well-bred dramatist is bound to respect that his work is really unworthy of serious criticism (orthodox).

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

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading Indeed he knows no more about the _dramatic art_ than, according to his own story in “The Man of Destiny,” Napoleon at Tavazzano knew of the _Art of War_.

someone who writes plays

From this reading He so obviously disregards all the canons and unities and other things which every well-bred dramatist is bound to respect that his work is really unworthy of serious criticism (orthodox).

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading But both men were successes each in his way—the latter won victories and the former gained audiences, in the very teeth of the accepted theories of war and the theatre.

a government order imposing a trade barrier

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He so obviously disregards all the canons and unities and other things which every well-bred dramatist is bound to respect that his work is really unworthy of serious criticism (orthodox).

immunity from an obligation or duty

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading But both men were successes each in his way—the latter won victories and the former gained audiences, in the very teeth of the accepted theories of war and the theatre.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading But both men were successes each in his way—the latter won victories and the former gained audiences, in the very teeth of the accepted theories of war and the theatre.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He so obviously disregards all the canons and unities and other things which every well-bred dramatist is bound to respect that his work is really unworthy of serious criticism (orthodox).

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He so obviously disregards all the canons and unities and other things which every well-bred dramatist is bound to respect that his work is really unworthy of serious criticism (orthodox).

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

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed he knows no more about the _dramatic art_ than, according to his own story in “The Man of Destiny,” Napoleon at Tavazzano knew of the _Art of War_.

showing lack of due respect or veneration

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

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

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Indeed he knows no more about the _dramatic art_ than, according to his own story in “The Man of Destiny,” Napoleon at Tavazzano knew of the _Art of War_.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Indeed he knows no more about the _dramatic art_ than, according to his own story in “The Man of Destiny,” Napoleon at Tavazzano knew of the _Art of War_.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading But both men were successes each in his way—the latter won victories and the former gained audiences, in the very teeth of the accepted theories of war and the theatre.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

for the most part

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

engage in

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Indeed he knows no more about the _dramatic art_ than, according to his own story in “The Man of Destiny,” Napoleon at Tavazzano knew of the _Art of War_.

the force of workers available

From this reading But both men were successes each in his way—the latter won victories and the former gained audiences, in the very teeth of the accepted theories of war and the theatre.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Indeed he knows no more about the _dramatic art_ than, according to his own story in “The Man of Destiny,” Napoleon at Tavazzano knew of the _Art of War_.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading Indeed he knows no more about the _dramatic art_ than, according to his own story in “The Man of Destiny,” Napoleon at Tavazzano knew of the _Art of War_.

not any; not one

From this reading Indeed he knows no more about the _dramatic art_ than, according to his own story in “The Man of Destiny,” Napoleon at Tavazzano knew of the _Art of War_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading He so obviously disregards all the canons and unities and other things which every well-bred dramatist is bound to respect that his work is really unworthy of serious criticism (orthodox).

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

and nothing more

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He so obviously disregards all the canons and unities and other things which every well-bred dramatist is bound to respect that his work is really unworthy of serious criticism (orthodox).

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Indeed he knows no more about the _dramatic art_ than, according to his own story in “The Man of Destiny,” Napoleon at Tavazzano knew of the _Art of War_.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He so obviously disregards all the canons and unities and other things which every well-bred dramatist is bound to respect that his work is really unworthy of serious criticism (orthodox).

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He so obviously disregards all the canons and unities and other things which every well-bred dramatist is bound to respect that his work is really unworthy of serious criticism (orthodox).

using language effectively to please or persuade

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading He so obviously disregards all the canons and unities and other things which every well-bred dramatist is bound to respect that his work is really unworthy of serious criticism (orthodox).

United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

estrangement from god

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He so obviously disregards all the canons and unities and other things which every well-bred dramatist is bound to respect that his work is really unworthy of serious criticism (orthodox).

a thing, without saying which

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Indeed he knows no more about the _dramatic art_ than, according to his own story in “The Man of Destiny,” Napoleon at Tavazzano knew of the _Art of War_.

plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading But both men were successes each in his way—the latter won victories and the former gained audiences, in the very teeth of the accepted theories of war and the theatre.

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From this reading Indeed he knows no more about the _dramatic art_ than, according to his own story in “The Man of Destiny,” Napoleon at Tavazzano knew of the _Art of War_.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading But both men were successes each in his way—the latter won victories and the former gained audiences, in the very teeth of the accepted theories of war and the theatre.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Indeed he knows no more about the _dramatic art_ than, according to his own story in “The Man of Destiny,” Napoleon at Tavazzano knew of the _Art of War_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

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

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading But both men were successes each in his way—the latter won victories and the former gained audiences, in the very teeth of the accepted theories of war and the theatre.

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading But both men were successes each in his way—the latter won victories and the former gained audiences, in the very teeth of the accepted theories of war and the theatre.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He so obviously disregards all the canons and unities and other things which every well-bred dramatist is bound to respect that his work is really unworthy of serious criticism (orthodox).

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

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

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

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

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

in the direction of

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

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From this reading He so obviously disregards all the canons and unities and other things which every well-bred dramatist is bound to respect that his work is really unworthy of serious criticism (orthodox).

not admitting of pardon

From this reading Shaw does not know that it is unpardonable sin to have his characters make long speeches at one another, apparently thinking that this embargo applies only to long speeches which consist mainly of bombast and rhetoric.

lacking in value or merit

From this reading He so obviously disregards all the canons and unities and other things which every well-bred dramatist is bound to respect that his work is really unworthy of serious criticism (orthodox).

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

precisely as stated

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading But both men were successes each in his way—the latter won victories and the former gained audiences, in the very teeth of the accepted theories of war and the theatre.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Indeed he knows no more about the _dramatic art_ than, according to his own story in “The Man of Destiny,” Napoleon at Tavazzano knew of the _Art of War_.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But both men were successes each in his way—the latter won victories and the former gained audiences, in the very teeth of the accepted theories of war and the theatre.

of good upbringing

From this reading He so obviously disregards all the canons and unities and other things which every well-bred dramatist is bound to respect that his work is really unworthy of serious criticism (orthodox).

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But both men were successes each in his way—the latter won victories and the former gained audiences, in the very teeth of the accepted theories of war and the theatre.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading To the irreverent—and which of us will claim entire exemption from that comfortable classification?—there is something very amusing in the attitude of the orthodox criticism toward Bernard Shaw.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading But both men were successes each in his way—the latter won victories and the former gained audiences, in the very teeth of the accepted theories of war and the theatre.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He so obviously disregards all the canons and unities and other things which every well-bred dramatist is bound to respect that his work is really unworthy of serious criticism (orthodox).