Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

(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 They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

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

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

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

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.

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

From this reading The documents found by Dr. Wallace are extremely valuable and important.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

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

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

on the far side of; further than

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.

a court with jurisdiction in equity

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

someone who writes plays

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

in an effectual manner

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

divisible by two

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading The documents found by Dr. Wallace are extremely valuable and important.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

by good fortune

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

set up or found

From this reading The documents found by Dr. Wallace are extremely valuable and important.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

a man of refinement

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.

the act of departing

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

highest in quality

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

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

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.

someone who owns a home

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

of great significance or value

From this reading The documents found by Dr. Wallace are extremely valuable and important.

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

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

a narrow way or road

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

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

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

march in a procession

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

on one occasion

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Postscriptum.

exert pressure or force to or upon

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be shown or be found to be

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

in the recent past

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anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

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English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

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for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

a town in central England on the River Avon; birthplace (and burial place) of William Shakespeare

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

express in words

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

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

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

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

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

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

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

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

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading The documents found by Dr. Wallace are extremely valuable and important.

Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

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

From this reading They tell us a few real facts about the Householder of Stratford-upon-Avon, and they effectually once and for all dispose of the idea that the Stratford man was the Poet and Dramatist,--the greatest genius of all the ages.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

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

From this reading Most fortunately before going to press we were able to see at the Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, the revealing documents recently discovered by Dr. Wallace and described by him in an article published in the March number of _Harper's Monthly Magazine_, under the title of "New Shakespeare Discoveries."

produce a literary work

From this reading In the first place they prove beyond the possibility of cavil or question that "Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gentleman," was totally unable to write even so much as any portion of his own name.