Chapter XXIX

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From this reading The argument is that _Philaster_ (acted before October 8, 1610) preceded _Cymbeline_ (acted between April 20, 1610 and May 15, 1611), and suggested to Shakespeare a radical change of dramatic method, first manifest in _Cymbeline_.

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From this reading The argument is that _Philaster_ (acted before October 8, 1610) preceded _Cymbeline_ (acted between April 20, 1610 and May 15, 1611), and suggested to Shakespeare a radical change of dramatic method, first manifest in _Cymbeline_.

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From this reading The argument is that _Philaster_ (acted before October 8, 1610) preceded _Cymbeline_ (acted between April 20, 1610 and May 15, 1611), and suggested to Shakespeare a radical change of dramatic method, first manifest in _Cymbeline_.

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From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

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From this reading The argument is that _Philaster_ (acted before October 8, 1610) preceded _Cymbeline_ (acted between April 20, 1610 and May 15, 1611), and suggested to Shakespeare a radical change of dramatic method, first manifest in _Cymbeline_.

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From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

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From this reading The argument is that _Philaster_ (acted before October 8, 1610) preceded _Cymbeline_ (acted between April 20, 1610 and May 15, 1611), and suggested to Shakespeare a radical change of dramatic method, first manifest in _Cymbeline_.

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

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The argument is that _Philaster_ (acted before October 8, 1610) preceded _Cymbeline_ (acted between April 20, 1610 and May 15, 1611), and suggested to Shakespeare a radical change of dramatic method, first manifest in _Cymbeline_.

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

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

an expectation

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading The argument is that _Philaster_ (acted before October 8, 1610) preceded _Cymbeline_ (acted between April 20, 1610 and May 15, 1611), and suggested to Shakespeare a radical change of dramatic method, first manifest in _Cymbeline_.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading The argument is that _Philaster_ (acted before October 8, 1610) preceded _Cymbeline_ (acted between April 20, 1610 and May 15, 1611), and suggested to Shakespeare a radical change of dramatic method, first manifest in _Cymbeline_.

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

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

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

From this reading DID THE BEAUMONT 'ROMANCE' INFLUENCE SHAKESPEARE?

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The argument is that _Philaster_ (acted before October 8, 1610) preceded _Cymbeline_ (acted between April 20, 1610 and May 15, 1611), and suggested to Shakespeare a radical change of dramatic method, first manifest in _Cymbeline_.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The argument is that _Philaster_ (acted before October 8, 1610) preceded _Cymbeline_ (acted between April 20, 1610 and May 15, 1611), and suggested to Shakespeare a radical change of dramatic method, first manifest in _Cymbeline_.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading Symonds calls them the "inventors of the heroical romance."

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The argument is that _Philaster_ (acted before October 8, 1610) preceded _Cymbeline_ (acted between April 20, 1610 and May 15, 1611), and suggested to Shakespeare a radical change of dramatic method, first manifest in _Cymbeline_.

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From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

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

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading DID THE BEAUMONT 'ROMANCE' INFLUENCE SHAKESPEARE?

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

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

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

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

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

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From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

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From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes

From this reading Symonds calls them the "inventors of the heroical romance."

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From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

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

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

the state of being honored

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

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

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading DID THE BEAUMONT 'ROMANCE' INFLUENCE SHAKESPEARE?

plural of “inventor” — someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading Symonds calls them the "inventors of the heroical romance."

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

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

in the recent past

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading The argument is that _Philaster_ (acted before October 8, 1610) preceded _Cymbeline_ (acted between April 20, 1610 and May 15, 1611), and suggested to Shakespeare a radical change of dramatic method, first manifest in _Cymbeline_.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The argument is that _Philaster_ (acted before October 8, 1610) preceded _Cymbeline_ (acted between April 20, 1610 and May 15, 1611), and suggested to Shakespeare a radical change of dramatic method, first manifest in _Cymbeline_.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The argument is that _Philaster_ (acted before October 8, 1610) preceded _Cymbeline_ (acted between April 20, 1610 and May 15, 1611), and suggested to Shakespeare a radical change of dramatic method, first manifest in _Cymbeline_.

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

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading The argument is that _Philaster_ (acted before October 8, 1610) preceded _Cymbeline_ (acted between April 20, 1610 and May 15, 1611), and suggested to Shakespeare a radical change of dramatic method, first manifest in _Cymbeline_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

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From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

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

From this reading The argument is that _Philaster_ (acted before October 8, 1610) preceded _Cymbeline_ (acted between April 20, 1610 and May 15, 1611), and suggested to Shakespeare a radical change of dramatic method, first manifest in _Cymbeline_.

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

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading The argument is that _Philaster_ (acted before October 8, 1610) preceded _Cymbeline_ (acted between April 20, 1610 and May 15, 1611), and suggested to Shakespeare a radical change of dramatic method, first manifest in _Cymbeline_.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule

From this reading The argument is that _Philaster_ (acted before October 8, 1610) preceded _Cymbeline_ (acted between April 20, 1610 and May 15, 1611), and suggested to Shakespeare a radical change of dramatic method, first manifest in _Cymbeline_.

on the contrary

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

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

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading DID THE BEAUMONT 'ROMANCE' INFLUENCE SHAKESPEARE?

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

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

From this reading DID THE BEAUMONT 'ROMANCE' INFLUENCE SHAKESPEARE?

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The argument is that _Philaster_ (acted before October 8, 1610) preceded _Cymbeline_ (acted between April 20, 1610 and May 15, 1611), and suggested to Shakespeare a radical change of dramatic method, first manifest in _Cymbeline_.

English writer (1840-1893)

From this reading Symonds calls them the "inventors of the heroical romance."

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

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

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

From this reading DID THE BEAUMONT 'ROMANCE' INFLUENCE SHAKESPEARE?

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

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

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

English actress (1882-1976)

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

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

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

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

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

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

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

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

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.

produce a literary work

From this reading Richard Flecknoe, in his _Discourse of the English Stage_, 1664, thinking rather of the romantic and ornamented quality of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, "full of fine flowers," than of any anticipation in them of the love and honour of plays of the Restoration, says that they were the first to write "in the Heroick way."

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading And lately Professor Thorndike[256] and others have conjectured that the Shakespeare of _Cymbeline_, _Winter's Tale_, and _The Tempest_ was following the lead of the two younger dramatists in what is attributed to them as a new style of 'dramatic romance' in his dramas.