Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

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

From this reading From some of his observations we might think he was altogether averse from jocosity.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading How seldom do we hear any of his humorous passages quoted, or find them reckoned among our household words!

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

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

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

From this reading Shakespeare--Ben Jonson--Beaumont and Fletcher--The Wise Men of Gotham.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading How seldom do we hear any of his humorous passages quoted, or find them reckoned among our household words!

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

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

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

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed

From this reading From some of his observations we might think he was altogether averse from jocosity.

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

From this reading Shakespeare--Ben Jonson--Beaumont and Fletcher--The Wise Men of Gotham.

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From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Shakespeare--Ben Jonson--Beaumont and Fletcher--The Wise Men of Gotham.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The genius of our great dramatist was essentially poetic, and some of his plays, which we now call comedies, were originally entitled "histories."

plural of “comedy” — light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading The genius of our great dramatist was essentially poetic, and some of his plays, which we now call comedies, were originally entitled "histories."

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From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

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From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading How seldom do we hear any of his humorous passages quoted, or find them reckoned among our household words!

someone who writes plays

From this reading The genius of our great dramatist was essentially poetic, and some of his plays, which we now call comedies, were originally entitled "histories."

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading The genius of our great dramatist was essentially poetic, and some of his plays, which we now call comedies, were originally entitled "histories."

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

From this reading The genius of our great dramatist was essentially poetic, and some of his plays, which we now call comedies, were originally entitled "histories."

a servant employed to do a variety of jobs

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading How seldom do we hear any of his humorous passages quoted, or find them reckoned among our household words!

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

From this reading Shakespeare--Ben Jonson--Beaumont and Fletcher--The Wise Men of Gotham.

plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From some of his observations we might think he was altogether averse from jocosity.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading The genius of our great dramatist was essentially poetic, and some of his plays, which we now call comedies, were originally entitled "histories."

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From this reading Shakespeare--Ben Jonson--Beaumont and Fletcher--The Wise Men of Gotham.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The genius of our great dramatist was essentially poetic, and some of his plays, which we now call comedies, were originally entitled "histories."

English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991)

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

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

From this reading From some of his observations we might think he was altogether averse from jocosity.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading How seldom do we hear any of his humorous passages quoted, or find them reckoned among our household words!

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

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events

From this reading The genius of our great dramatist was essentially poetic, and some of his plays, which we now call comedies, were originally entitled "histories."

a social unit living together

From this reading How seldom do we hear any of his humorous passages quoted, or find them reckoned among our household words!

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From this reading How seldom do we hear any of his humorous passages quoted, or find them reckoned among our household words!

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading How seldom do we hear any of his humorous passages quoted, or find them reckoned among our household words!

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

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

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

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

fun characterized by humor

From this reading From some of his observations we might think he was altogether averse from jocosity.

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From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

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

From this reading Shakespeare--Ben Jonson--Beaumont and Fletcher--The Wise Men of Gotham.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

the force of workers available

From this reading Shakespeare--Ben Jonson--Beaumont and Fletcher--The Wise Men of Gotham.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading From some of his observations we might think he was altogether averse from jocosity.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The genius of our great dramatist was essentially poetic, and some of his plays, which we now call comedies, were originally entitled "histories."

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading From some of his observations we might think he was altogether averse from jocosity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Shakespeare--Ben Jonson--Beaumont and Fletcher--The Wise Men of Gotham.

relating to time long past

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

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From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading How seldom do we hear any of his humorous passages quoted, or find them reckoned among our household words!

in an original manner

From this reading The genius of our great dramatist was essentially poetic, and some of his plays, which we now call comedies, were originally entitled "histories."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading How seldom do we hear any of his humorous passages quoted, or find them reckoned among our household words!

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

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading The genius of our great dramatist was essentially poetic, and some of his plays, which we now call comedies, were originally entitled "histories."

for the most part

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading How seldom do we hear any of his humorous passages quoted, or find them reckoned among our household words!

past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading How seldom do we hear any of his humorous passages quoted, or find them reckoned among our household words!

not often

From this reading How seldom do we hear any of his humorous passages quoted, or find them reckoned among our household words!

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From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

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

From this reading Shakespeare--Ben Jonson--Beaumont and Fletcher--The Wise Men of Gotham.

plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

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

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

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

From this reading Shakespeare--Ben Jonson--Beaumont and Fletcher--The Wise Men of Gotham.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

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

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading From some of his observations we might think he was altogether averse from jocosity.

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

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

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

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

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

From this reading The genius of our great dramatist was essentially poetic, and some of his plays, which we now call comedies, were originally entitled "histories."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The genius of our great dramatist was essentially poetic, and some of his plays, which we now call comedies, were originally entitled "histories."

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

From this reading The genius of our great dramatist was essentially poetic, and some of his plays, which we now call comedies, were originally entitled "histories."

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

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Shakespeare--Ben Jonson--Beaumont and Fletcher--The Wise Men of Gotham.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.

the words that are spoken

From this reading How seldom do we hear any of his humorous passages quoted, or find them reckoned among our household words!

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Greene, in his admonition to his brother sinners of the stage, tells them that "there is an vpstart crow beautified with our feathers an absolute Johannes factotum, in his own conceyt the onely Shake-scene in a countrey," and in truth these olden writers are principally interesting as having laid the foundations upon which Shakespeare built some of his earliest plays.