afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His power of invective was well known; and in his humour there is such straining after strong words and effective phrases, as to seem quite unnatural.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His "Gull's Hornbook" is written against coxcombs, and he says their "vinegar railings shall not quench his Alpine resolutions."
AlpineadjectiveUS /ˈælpaɪn/
relating to or characteristic of alps
From this reading His "Gull's Hornbook" is written against coxcombs, and he says their "vinegar railings shall not quench his Alpine resolutions."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The example set by Beaumont and Fletcher seems to have been much followed by their immediate successors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His power of invective was well known; and in his humour there is such straining after strong words and effective phrases, as to seem quite unnatural.
BeaumontnounUS /ˈboʊmɔːnt/
United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)
From this reading The example set by Beaumont and Fletcher seems to have been much followed by their immediate successors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The example set by Beaumont and Fletcher seems to have been much followed by their immediate successors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The example set by Beaumont and Fletcher seems to have been much followed by their immediate successors.
ComicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Comic Drama of the Restoration--Etherege--Wycherley.
conjointlyadverb
in conjunction with; combined
From this reading Decker wrote conjointly with Webster and Middleton, and it is sometimes difficult to distinguish his work.
coxcombs
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From this reading His "Gull's Hornbook" is written against coxcombs, and he says their "vinegar railings shall not quench his Alpine resolutions."
DeckernounUS /ˈdekər/
English dramatist and pamphleteer (1572-1632)
From this reading Decker wrote conjointly with Webster and Middleton, and it is sometimes difficult to distinguish his work.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Decker wrote conjointly with Webster and Middleton, and it is sometimes difficult to distinguish his work.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Decker wrote conjointly with Webster and Middleton, and it is sometimes difficult to distinguish his work.
DramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Comic Drama of the Restoration--Etherege--Wycherley.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading His power of invective was well known; and in his humour there is such straining after strong words and effective phrases, as to seem quite unnatural.
Etherege
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From this reading Comic Drama of the Restoration--Etherege--Wycherley.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The example set by Beaumont and Fletcher seems to have been much followed by their immediate successors.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading The example set by Beaumont and Fletcher seems to have been much followed by their immediate successors.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The example set by Beaumont and Fletcher seems to have been much followed by their immediate successors.
Gull'snounUS /ɡʌlz/
possessive form of “gull” — a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading His "Gull's Hornbook" is written against coxcombs, and he says their "vinegar railings shall not quench his Alpine resolutions."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The example set by Beaumont and Fletcher seems to have been much followed by their immediate successors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His "Gull's Hornbook" is written against coxcombs, and he says their "vinegar railings shall not quench his Alpine resolutions."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Decker wrote conjointly with Webster and Middleton, and it is sometimes difficult to distinguish his work.
HornbooknounUS /ˈhɔːrnbʊk/
a primer that provides instruction in the rudiments or basic skills of a branch of knowledge
From this reading His "Gull's Hornbook" is written against coxcombs, and he says their "vinegar railings shall not quench his Alpine resolutions."
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading His power of invective was well known; and in his humour there is such straining after strong words and effective phrases, as to seem quite unnatural.
of the present time and place
From this reading The example set by Beaumont and Fletcher seems to have been much followed by their immediate successors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His power of invective was well known; and in his humour there is such straining after strong words and effective phrases, as to seem quite unnatural.
invectivenounUS /ˌɪnˈvektɪv/
abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
From this reading His power of invective was well known; and in his humour there is such straining after strong words and effective phrases, as to seem quite unnatural.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Decker wrote conjointly with Webster and Middleton, and it is sometimes difficult to distinguish his work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Decker wrote conjointly with Webster and Middleton, and it is sometimes difficult to distinguish his work.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading His power of invective was well known; and in his humour there is such straining after strong words and effective phrases, as to seem quite unnatural.
MiddletonnounUS /ˈmɪdəltən/
English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)
From this reading Decker wrote conjointly with Webster and Middleton, and it is sometimes difficult to distinguish his work.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The example set by Beaumont and Fletcher seems to have been much followed by their immediate successors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His "Gull's Hornbook" is written against coxcombs, and he says their "vinegar railings shall not quench his Alpine resolutions."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Comic Drama of the Restoration--Etherege--Wycherley.
phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading His power of invective was well known; and in his humour there is such straining after strong words and effective phrases, as to seem quite unnatural.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His power of invective was well known; and in his humour there is such straining after strong words and effective phrases, as to seem quite unnatural.
quenchverbUS /kwentʃ/
satisfy
From this reading His "Gull's Hornbook" is written against coxcombs, and he says their "vinegar railings shall not quench his Alpine resolutions."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His power of invective was well known; and in his humour there is such straining after strong words and effective phrases, as to seem quite unnatural.
railingsnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋz/
plural of “railing” — a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading His "Gull's Hornbook" is written against coxcombs, and he says their "vinegar railings shall not quench his Alpine resolutions."
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading His "Gull's Hornbook" is written against coxcombs, and he says their "vinegar railings shall not quench his Alpine resolutions."
RestorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading Comic Drama of the Restoration--Etherege--Wycherley.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading His "Gull's Hornbook" is written against coxcombs, and he says their "vinegar railings shall not quench his Alpine resolutions."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His power of invective was well known; and in his humour there is such straining after strong words and effective phrases, as to seem quite unnatural.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The example set by Beaumont and Fletcher seems to have been much followed by their immediate successors.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The example set by Beaumont and Fletcher seems to have been much followed by their immediate successors.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading His "Gull's Hornbook" is written against coxcombs, and he says their "vinegar railings shall not quench his Alpine resolutions."
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Decker wrote conjointly with Webster and Middleton, and it is sometimes difficult to distinguish his work.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading His power of invective was well known; and in his humour there is such straining after strong words and effective phrases, as to seem quite unnatural.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His power of invective was well known; and in his humour there is such straining after strong words and effective phrases, as to seem quite unnatural.
successorsnounUS /səkˈsesərz/
plural of “successor” — a person who follows next in order
From this reading The example set by Beaumont and Fletcher seems to have been much followed by their immediate successors.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His power of invective was well known; and in his humour there is such straining after strong words and effective phrases, as to seem quite unnatural.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Comic Drama of the Restoration--Etherege--Wycherley.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The example set by Beaumont and Fletcher seems to have been much followed by their immediate successors.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His power of invective was well known; and in his humour there is such straining after strong words and effective phrases, as to seem quite unnatural.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The example set by Beaumont and Fletcher seems to have been much followed by their immediate successors.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading His power of invective was well known; and in his humour there is such straining after strong words and effective phrases, as to seem quite unnatural.
vinegarnounUS /ˈvɪnəɡər/
sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative
From this reading His "Gull's Hornbook" is written against coxcombs, and he says their "vinegar railings shall not quench his Alpine resolutions."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His power of invective was well known; and in his humour there is such straining after strong words and effective phrases, as to seem quite unnatural.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading Decker wrote conjointly with Webster and Middleton, and it is sometimes difficult to distinguish his work.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading His power of invective was well known; and in his humour there is such straining after strong words and effective phrases, as to seem quite unnatural.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Decker wrote conjointly with Webster and Middleton, and it is sometimes difficult to distinguish his work.
the words that are spoken
From this reading His power of invective was well known; and in his humour there is such straining after strong words and effective phrases, as to seem quite unnatural.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Decker wrote conjointly with Webster and Middleton, and it is sometimes difficult to distinguish his work.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading His "Gull's Hornbook" is written against coxcombs, and he says their "vinegar railings shall not quench his Alpine resolutions."
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Decker wrote conjointly with Webster and Middleton, and it is sometimes difficult to distinguish his work.
Wycherleynoun
English playwright noted for his humorous and satirical plays (1640-1716)
From this reading Comic Drama of the Restoration--Etherege--Wycherley.
