Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

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

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

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

From this reading Two, _The Woman-Hater_ and _The Knight of the Burning Pestle_, are wholly or essentially of his unaided authorship.

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

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

excessively forward

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Two, _The Woman-Hater_ and _The Knight of the Burning Pestle_, are wholly or essentially of his unaided authorship.

United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

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From this reading The remaining six, _The Coxcombe_, _Philaster_, _The Maides Tragedy_, _Cupids Revenge_, _A King and No King_, _The Scornful Ladie_, are the Beaumont-Fletcher plays.

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From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

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From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

the act of burning something

From this reading Two, _The Woman-Hater_ and _The Knight of the Burning Pestle_, are wholly or essentially of his unaided authorship.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading These I have carefully examined, and can conscientiously state that in no instance is there for me satisfactory evidence of the qualities which mark his verse and style.

a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

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From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading These I have carefully examined, and can conscientiously state that in no instance is there for me satisfactory evidence of the qualities which mark his verse and style.

act of working jointly

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

with extreme conscientiousness

From this reading These I have carefully examined, and can conscientiously state that in no instance is there for me satisfactory evidence of the qualities which mark his verse and style.

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From this reading The remaining six, _The Coxcombe_, _Philaster_, _The Maides Tragedy_, _Cupids Revenge_, _A King and No King_, _The Scornful Ladie_, are the Beaumont-Fletcher plays.

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

plural of “cupid” — (Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

From this reading The remaining six, _The Coxcombe_, _Philaster_, _The Maides Tragedy_, _Cupids Revenge_, _A King and No King_, _The Scornful Ladie_, are the Beaumont-Fletcher plays.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

being one more than ten

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading Two, _The Woman-Hater_ and _The Knight of the Burning Pestle_, are wholly or essentially of his unaided authorship.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading These I have carefully examined, and can conscientiously state that in no instance is there for me satisfactory evidence of the qualities which mark his verse and style.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading These I have carefully examined, and can conscientiously state that in no instance is there for me satisfactory evidence of the qualities which mark his verse and style.

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From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These I have carefully examined, and can conscientiously state that in no instance is there for me satisfactory evidence of the qualities which mark his verse and style.

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

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

set up or found

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

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From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

a man of refinement

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

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

From this reading Two, _The Woman-Hater_ and _The Knight of the Burning Pestle_, are wholly or essentially of his unaided authorship.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading These I have carefully examined, and can conscientiously state that in no instance is there for me satisfactory evidence of the qualities which mark his verse and style.

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

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

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From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

an occurrence of something

From this reading These I have carefully examined, and can conscientiously state that in no instance is there for me satisfactory evidence of the qualities which mark his verse and style.

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

From this reading These I have carefully examined, and can conscientiously state that in no instance is there for me satisfactory evidence of the qualities which mark his verse and style.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The remaining six, _The Coxcombe_, _Philaster_, _The Maides Tragedy_, _Cupids Revenge_, _A King and No King_, _The Scornful Ladie_, are the Beaumont-Fletcher plays.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading Two, _The Woman-Hater_ and _The Knight of the Burning Pestle_, are wholly or essentially of his unaided authorship.

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From this reading The remaining six, _The Coxcombe_, _Philaster_, _The Maides Tragedy_, _Cupids Revenge_, _A King and No King_, _The Scornful Ladie_, are the Beaumont-Fletcher plays.

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From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

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From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

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From this reading The remaining six, _The Coxcombe_, _Philaster_, _The Maides Tragedy_, _Cupids Revenge_, _A King and No King_, _The Scornful Ladie_, are the Beaumont-Fletcher plays.

a republic on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading These I have carefully examined, and can conscientiously state that in no instance is there for me satisfactory evidence of the qualities which mark his verse and style.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading These I have carefully examined, and can conscientiously state that in no instance is there for me satisfactory evidence of the qualities which mark his verse and style.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

not any; not one

From this reading The remaining six, _The Coxcombe_, _Philaster_, _The Maides Tragedy_, _Cupids Revenge_, _A King and No King_, _The Scornful Ladie_, are the Beaumont-Fletcher plays.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Two, _The Woman-Hater_ and _The Knight of the Burning Pestle_, are wholly or essentially of his unaided authorship.

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From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

an amount of time

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores

From this reading Two, _The Woman-Hater_ and _The Knight of the Burning Pestle_, are wholly or essentially of his unaided authorship.

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From this reading The remaining six, _The Coxcombe_, _Philaster_, _The Maides Tragedy_, _Cupids Revenge_, _A King and No King_, _The Scornful Ladie_, are the Beaumont-Fletcher plays.

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

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From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

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

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

for the most part

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

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

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

not used up

From this reading The remaining six, _The Coxcombe_, _Philaster_, _The Maides Tragedy_, _Cupids Revenge_, _A King and No King_, _The Scornful Ladie_, are the Beaumont-Fletcher plays.

considered individually

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading The remaining six, _The Coxcombe_, _Philaster_, _The Maides Tragedy_, _Cupids Revenge_, _A King and No King_, _The Scornful Ladie_, are the Beaumont-Fletcher plays.

plural of “revision” — the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

giving satisfaction

From this reading These I have carefully examined, and can conscientiously state that in no instance is there for me satisfactory evidence of the qualities which mark his verse and style.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading The remaining six, _The Coxcombe_, _Philaster_, _The Maides Tragedy_, _Cupids Revenge_, _A King and No King_, _The Scornful Ladie_, are the Beaumont-Fletcher plays.

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From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The remaining six, _The Coxcombe_, _Philaster_, _The Maides Tragedy_, _Cupids Revenge_, _A King and No King_, _The Scornful Ladie_, are the Beaumont-Fletcher plays.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading These I have carefully examined, and can conscientiously state that in no instance is there for me satisfactory evidence of the qualities which mark his verse and style.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading These I have carefully examined, and can conscientiously state that in no instance is there for me satisfactory evidence of the qualities which mark his verse and style.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

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

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

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From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading These I have carefully examined, and can conscientiously state that in no instance is there for me satisfactory evidence of the qualities which mark his verse and style.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These I have carefully examined, and can conscientiously state that in no instance is there for me satisfactory evidence of the qualities which mark his verse and style.

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

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

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From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

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

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading The remaining six, _The Coxcombe_, _Philaster_, _The Maides Tragedy_, _Cupids Revenge_, _A King and No King_, _The Scornful Ladie_, are the Beaumont-Fletcher plays.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

carried out without aid or assistance

From this reading Two, _The Woman-Hater_ and _The Knight of the Burning Pestle_, are wholly or essentially of his unaided authorship.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

literature in metrical form

From this reading These I have carefully examined, and can conscientiously state that in no instance is there for me satisfactory evidence of the qualities which mark his verse and style.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

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

From this reading THE DRAMATIC ART, PRINCIPALLY OF BEAUMONT Of the eleven plays, then, from which one may try to draw conclusions concerning the respective dramatic qualities of Beaumont and Fletcher during the period of their collaboration, we have found that two, _Loves Cure_ and _The Captaine_, do not definitely show the hand of Beaumont, and one, _The Foure Playes_, but the suspicion of a finger.

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

From this reading Two, _The Woman-Hater_ and _The Knight of the Burning Pestle_, are wholly or essentially of his unaided authorship.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.

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From this reading Two, _The Woman-Hater_ and _The Knight of the Burning Pestle_, are wholly or essentially of his unaided authorship.

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

From this reading Others in which some critics think that they have found traces of Beaumont, assuming that in their present form they are revisions of earlier work, are _Thierry and Theodoret_, _The Faithful Friends_, _Wit at Severall Weapons_, _Beggers Bush_, _Loves Pilgrimage_, _The Knight of Malta_, _The Lawes of Candy_, _The Honest Man's Fortune_, _Bonduca_, _Nice Valour_, _The Noble Gentleman_, _The Faire Maide of the Inne_.