Chapter XXI

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

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

(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 _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_, on the other hand, with all its beauty of artistic form is devoid of reality, pathos, and sublimity.

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

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

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

From this reading He has in art no depth of conviction; consequently, no philosophy of life to offer.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_, on the other hand, with all its beauty of artistic form is devoid of reality, pathos, and sublimity.

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

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

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

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The author has no ideas worthy of the name and, in spite of his singing praises of chastity, he has his hand to his mouth where between fyttes there blossoms a superb smile.

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

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_, on the other hand, with all its beauty of artistic form is devoid of reality, pathos, and sublimity.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The author has no ideas worthy of the name and, in spite of his singing praises of chastity, he has his hand to his mouth where between fyttes there blossoms a superb smile.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading The author has no ideas worthy of the name and, in spite of his singing praises of chastity, he has his hand to his mouth where between fyttes there blossoms a superb smile.

abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)

From this reading The author has no ideas worthy of the name and, in spite of his singing praises of chastity, he has his hand to his mouth where between fyttes there blossoms a superb smile.

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading He has in art no depth of conviction; consequently, no philosophy of life to offer.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

using artistic forms and conventions to create effects; not natural or spontaneous

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading He has in art no depth of conviction; consequently, no philosophy of life to offer.

a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading He has in art no depth of conviction; consequently, no philosophy of life to offer.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

completely wanting or lacking

From this reading _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_, on the other hand, with all its beauty of artistic form is devoid of reality, pathos, and sublimity.

having lost your job

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

plural of “exponent” — a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

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From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

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From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_, on the other hand, with all its beauty of artistic form is devoid of reality, pathos, and sublimity.

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

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

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From this reading The author has no ideas worthy of the name and, in spite of his singing praises of chastity, he has his hand to his mouth where between fyttes there blossoms a superb smile.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

an established custom

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_, on the other hand, with all its beauty of artistic form is devoid of reality, pathos, and sublimity.

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

From this reading The author has no ideas worthy of the name and, in spite of his singing praises of chastity, he has his hand to his mouth where between fyttes there blossoms a superb smile.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

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

From this reading The author has no ideas worthy of the name and, in spite of his singing praises of chastity, he has his hand to his mouth where between fyttes there blossoms a superb smile.

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

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

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From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

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

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

an occurrence of something

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

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

From this reading _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_, on the other hand, with all its beauty of artistic form is devoid of reality, pathos, and sublimity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_, on the other hand, with all its beauty of artistic form is devoid of reality, pathos, and sublimity.

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From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

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

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The author has no ideas worthy of the name and, in spite of his singing praises of chastity, he has his hand to his mouth where between fyttes there blossoms a superb smile.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The author has no ideas worthy of the name and, in spite of his singing praises of chastity, he has his hand to his mouth where between fyttes there blossoms a superb smile.

not any; not one

From this reading The author has no ideas worthy of the name and, in spite of his singing praises of chastity, he has his hand to his mouth where between fyttes there blossoms a superb smile.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He has in art no depth of conviction; consequently, no philosophy of life to offer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_, on the other hand, with all its beauty of artistic form is devoid of reality, pathos, and sublimity.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

of or relating to a pastor

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

From this reading _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_, on the other hand, with all its beauty of artistic form is devoid of reality, pathos, and sublimity.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading He has in art no depth of conviction; consequently, no philosophy of life to offer.

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

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading The author has no ideas worthy of the name and, in spite of his singing praises of chastity, he has his hand to his mouth where between fyttes there blossoms a superb smile.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

located far away spatially

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

have in common

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

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From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

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From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

plural of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

the quality of being significant

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading The author has no ideas worthy of the name and, in spite of his singing praises of chastity, he has his hand to his mouth where between fyttes there blossoms a superb smile.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading The author has no ideas worthy of the name and, in spite of his singing praises of chastity, he has his hand to his mouth where between fyttes there blossoms a superb smile.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The author has no ideas worthy of the name and, in spite of his singing praises of chastity, he has his hand to his mouth where between fyttes there blossoms a superb smile.

not in physical motion

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

nobility in thought or feeling or style

From this reading _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_, on the other hand, with all its beauty of artistic form is devoid of reality, pathos, and sublimity.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The author has no ideas worthy of the name and, in spite of his singing praises of chastity, he has his hand to his mouth where between fyttes there blossoms a superb smile.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

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

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The author has no ideas worthy of the name and, in spite of his singing praises of chastity, he has his hand to his mouth where between fyttes there blossoms a superb smile.

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

From this reading The author has no ideas worthy of the name and, in spite of his singing praises of chastity, he has his hand to his mouth where between fyttes there blossoms a superb smile.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

carried out without aid or assistance

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading FLETCHER'S MENTAL HABIT From the study of Fletcher's unaided plays we arrive at a still further criterion for the determination of his share in the joint-plays,--his stock of ideas concerning life, his view of the spectacle, and his emotional attitude.

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

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

in or at the place that

From this reading The author has no ideas worthy of the name and, in spite of his singing praises of chastity, he has his hand to his mouth where between fyttes there blossoms a superb smile.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His early pastoral comedy _The Faithfull Shepheardesse_ might be dismissed from consideration as a conventionalized literary treatment of conditions remote from actual experience, were it not that other dramatic exponents of shepherds and shepherdesses--Jonson, for instance, and Milton--have succeeded in imbuing the pastoral species with qualities distinctly vital; the former, with rustic reality and genuine tenderness; the latter, with profound moral significance.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading The author has no ideas worthy of the name and, in spite of his singing praises of chastity, he has his hand to his mouth where between fyttes there blossoms a superb smile.