13
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From this reading 20, 1612-13, and had appeared in quarto without date (but probably 1613) as "by Francis Beaumont, Gent."
1612
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From this reading 20, 1612-13, and had appeared in quarto without date (but probably 1613) as "by Francis Beaumont, Gent."
1613
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From this reading 20, 1612-13, and had appeared in quarto without date (but probably 1613) as "by Francis Beaumont, Gent."
1647
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From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
20
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From this reading 20, 1612-13, and had appeared in quarto without date (but probably 1613) as "by Francis Beaumont, Gent."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In seven instances, Fletcher is indicated in the 1647 folio by Prologue or Epilogue as author, or author revised, and in general correctly; but otherwise the thirty-four plays included (not counting the _Maske_) are introduced to the public merely by a general title-page as "written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gentlemen.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
APPARATUSnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading 20, 1612-13, and had appeared in quarto without date (but probably 1613) as "by Francis Beaumont, Gent."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In seven instances, Fletcher is indicated in the 1647 folio by Prologue or Epilogue as author, or author revised, and in general correctly; but otherwise the thirty-four plays included (not counting the _Maske_) are introduced to the public merely by a general title-page as "written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gentlemen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
ascriptions
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From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
authorshipnounUS /ˈɔːθərʃɪp/
the act of creating written works
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
BeaumontnounUS /ˈboʊmɔːnt/
United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The exception is _The Maske of the Gentlemen of Grayes-Inne and the Inner Temple_ "written by Francis Beaumont, Gentleman," which had been performed, Feb.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 20, 1612-13, and had appeared in quarto without date (but probably 1613) as "by Francis Beaumont, Gent."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The exception is _The Maske of the Gentlemen of Grayes-Inne and the Inner Temple_ "written by Francis Beaumont, Gentleman," which had been performed, Feb.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading In seven instances, Fletcher is indicated in the 1647 folio by Prologue or Epilogue as author, or author revised, and in general correctly; but otherwise the thirty-four plays included (not counting the _Maske_) are introduced to the public merely by a general title-page as "written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gentlemen.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading In seven instances, Fletcher is indicated in the 1647 folio by Prologue or Epilogue as author, or author revised, and in general correctly; but otherwise the thirty-four plays included (not counting the _Maske_) are introduced to the public merely by a general title-page as "written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gentlemen.
CRITICALadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
the specified day of the month
From this reading 20, 1612-13, and had appeared in quarto without date (but probably 1613) as "by Francis Beaumont, Gent."
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
dramatists
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From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
EpiloguenounUS /ˈepəlɔːɡ/
a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play
From this reading In seven instances, Fletcher is indicated in the 1647 folio by Prologue or Epilogue as author, or author revised, and in general correctly; but otherwise the thirty-four plays included (not counting the _Maske_) are introduced to the public merely by a general title-page as "written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gentlemen.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The exception is _The Maske of the Gentlemen of Grayes-Inne and the Inner Temple_ "written by Francis Beaumont, Gentleman," which had been performed, Feb.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
FebnounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading The exception is _The Maske of the Gentlemen of Grayes-Inne and the Inner Temple_ "written by Francis Beaumont, Gentleman," which had been performed, Feb.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
folionounUS /ˈfoʊliːoʊ/
the system of numbering pages
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
Francis
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From this reading The exception is _The Maske of the Gentlemen of Grayes-Inne and the Inner Temple_ "written by Francis Beaumont, Gentleman," which had been performed, Feb.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In seven instances, Fletcher is indicated in the 1647 folio by Prologue or Epilogue as author, or author revised, and in general correctly; but otherwise the thirty-four plays included (not counting the _Maske_) are introduced to the public merely by a general title-page as "written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gentlemen.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
GentnounUS /dʒent/
informal abbreviation of “gentleman”
From this reading 20, 1612-13, and had appeared in quarto without date (but probably 1613) as "by Francis Beaumont, Gent."
a man of refinement
From this reading The exception is _The Maske of the Gentlemen of Grayes-Inne and the Inner Temple_ "written by Francis Beaumont, Gentleman," which had been performed, Feb.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The exception is _The Maske of the Gentlemen of Grayes-Inne and the Inner Temple_ "written by Francis Beaumont, Gentleman," which had been performed, Feb.
Grayes-Inne
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From this reading The exception is _The Maske of the Gentlemen of Grayes-Inne and the Inner Temple_ "written by Francis Beaumont, Gentleman," which had been performed, Feb.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The exception is _The Maske of the Gentlemen of Grayes-Inne and the Inner Temple_ "written by Francis Beaumont, Gentleman," which had been performed, Feb.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading In seven instances, Fletcher is indicated in the 1647 folio by Prologue or Epilogue as author, or author revised, and in general correctly; but otherwise the thirty-four plays included (not counting the _Maske_) are introduced to the public merely by a general title-page as "written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gentlemen.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading In seven instances, Fletcher is indicated in the 1647 folio by Prologue or Epilogue as author, or author revised, and in general correctly; but otherwise the thirty-four plays included (not counting the _Maske_) are introduced to the public merely by a general title-page as "written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gentlemen.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
located inward
From this reading The exception is _The Maske of the Gentlemen of Grayes-Inne and the Inner Temple_ "written by Francis Beaumont, Gentleman," which had been performed, Feb.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading In seven instances, Fletcher is indicated in the 1647 folio by Prologue or Epilogue as author, or author revised, and in general correctly; but otherwise the thirty-four plays included (not counting the _Maske_) are introduced to the public merely by a general title-page as "written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gentlemen.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading In seven instances, Fletcher is indicated in the 1647 folio by Prologue or Epilogue as author, or author revised, and in general correctly; but otherwise the thirty-four plays included (not counting the _Maske_) are introduced to the public merely by a general title-page as "written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gentlemen.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading In seven instances, Fletcher is indicated in the 1647 folio by Prologue or Epilogue as author, or author revised, and in general correctly; but otherwise the thirty-four plays included (not counting the _Maske_) are introduced to the public merely by a general title-page as "written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gentlemen.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
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 The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
Maske
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From this reading The exception is _The Maske of the Gentlemen of Grayes-Inne and the Inner Temple_ "written by Francis Beaumont, Gentleman," which had been performed, Feb.
and nothing more
From this reading In seven instances, Fletcher is indicated in the 1647 folio by Prologue or Epilogue as author, or author revised, and in general correctly; but otherwise the thirty-four plays included (not counting the _Maske_) are introduced to the public merely by a general title-page as "written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gentlemen.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
not any; not one
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
in other respects or ways
From this reading In seven instances, Fletcher is indicated in the 1647 folio by Prologue or Epilogue as author, or author revised, and in general correctly; but otherwise the thirty-four plays included (not counting the _Maske_) are introduced to the public merely by a general title-page as "written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gentlemen.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading The exception is _The Maske of the Gentlemen of Grayes-Inne and the Inner Temple_ "written by Francis Beaumont, Gentleman," which had been performed, Feb.
an amount of time
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
prefixed
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From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading 20, 1612-13, and had appeared in quarto without date (but probably 1613) as "by Francis Beaumont, Gent."
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
productivitynounUS /ˌproʊdəkˈtɪvəti/
the quality of being productive or having the power to produce
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
ProloguenounUS /ˈproʊlɑːɡ/
an introduction to a play
From this reading In seven instances, Fletcher is indicated in the 1647 folio by Prologue or Epilogue as author, or author revised, and in general correctly; but otherwise the thirty-four plays included (not counting the _Maske_) are introduced to the public merely by a general title-page as "written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gentlemen.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In seven instances, Fletcher is indicated in the 1647 folio by Prologue or Epilogue as author, or author revised, and in general correctly; but otherwise the thirty-four plays included (not counting the _Maske_) are introduced to the public merely by a general title-page as "written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gentlemen.
purportedverbUS /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/
past form of “purport” — have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
quartonounUS /ˈkwɔːrtoʊ/
the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper twice to form four leaves
From this reading 20, 1612-13, and had appeared in quarto without date (but probably 1613) as "by Francis Beaumont, Gent."
quartos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
RestorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
revisedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪzd/
improved or brought up to date
From this reading In seven instances, Fletcher is indicated in the 1647 folio by Prologue or Epilogue as author, or author revised, and in general correctly; but otherwise the thirty-four plays included (not counting the _Maske_) are introduced to the public merely by a general title-page as "written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gentlemen.
except for; apart from
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading In seven instances, Fletcher is indicated in the 1647 folio by Prologue or Epilogue as author, or author revised, and in general correctly; but otherwise the thirty-four plays included (not counting the _Maske_) are introduced to the public merely by a general title-page as "written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gentlemen.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The exception is _The Maske of the Gentlemen of Grayes-Inne and the Inner Temple_ "written by Francis Beaumont, Gentleman," which had been performed, Feb.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
thirty-fouradjective
being four more than thirty
From this reading In seven instances, Fletcher is indicated in the 1647 folio by Prologue or Epilogue as author, or author revised, and in general correctly; but otherwise the thirty-four plays included (not counting the _Maske_) are introduced to the public merely by a general title-page as "written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gentlemen.
title-page
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In seven instances, Fletcher is indicated in the 1647 folio by Prologue or Epilogue as author, or author revised, and in general correctly; but otherwise the thirty-four plays included (not counting the _Maske_) are introduced to the public merely by a general title-page as "written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gentlemen.
title-pages
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
unauthorizedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːθəraɪzd/
not endowed with authority
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM; CRITICAL APPARATUS Much of the confusion which existed in the minds of readers and critics during the period following the Restoration concerning the respective productivity of Beaumont and Fletcher is due to accident.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading 20, 1612-13, and had appeared in quarto without date (but probably 1613) as "by Francis Beaumont, Gent."
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The exception is _The Maske of the Gentlemen of Grayes-Inne and the Inner Temple_ "written by Francis Beaumont, Gentleman," which had been performed, Feb.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading The quartos (generally unauthorized) of individual plays in circulation were, as often as not, wrong in their ascriptions of authorship to one, or the other, or both of the dramatists; and the folio of 1647, which, long after both were dead, first presented what purported to be their collected works, lacked title-pages to the individual plays, and, save in one instance, prefixed no name of author to any play.
