Chapter XVI

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

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.

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

From this reading There are a few speeches between our Lord and Satan, and our Lord and the released Hebrew patriarchs.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.

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

From this reading There are a few speeches between our Lord and Satan, and our Lord and the released Hebrew patriarchs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.

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

From this reading A good idea of the plays of the fifteenth century may be obtained from the set called the "Townley Plays" because the manuscript belonged at one time to the old Jacobite family of Townley.

for the reason that

From this reading A good idea of the plays of the fifteenth century may be obtained from the set called the "Townley Plays" because the manuscript belonged at one time to the old Jacobite family of Townley.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading A good idea of the plays of the fifteenth century may be obtained from the set called the "Townley Plays" because the manuscript belonged at one time to the old Jacobite family of Townley.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There are a few speeches between our Lord and Satan, and our Lord and the released Hebrew patriarchs.

of short duration or distance

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A good idea of the plays of the fifteenth century may be obtained from the set called the "Townley Plays" because the manuscript belonged at one time to the old Jacobite family of Townley.

a period of 100 years

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading RISE OF THE DRAMA.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

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

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

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 The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

divisible by two

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.

a social unit living together

From this reading A good idea of the plays of the fifteenth century may be obtained from the set called the "Townley Plays" because the manuscript belonged at one time to the old Jacobite family of Townley.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There are a few speeches between our Lord and Satan, and our Lord and the released Hebrew patriarchs.

coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position

From this reading A good idea of the plays of the fifteenth century may be obtained from the set called the "Townley Plays" because the manuscript belonged at one time to the old Jacobite family of Townley.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

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

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.

coming next after the thirteenth in position

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A good idea of the plays of the fifteenth century may be obtained from the set called the "Townley Plays" because the manuscript belonged at one time to the old Jacobite family of Townley.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A good idea of the plays of the fifteenth century may be obtained from the set called the "Townley Plays" because the manuscript belonged at one time to the old Jacobite family of Townley.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

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From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

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

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

extremely painful

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel

From this reading There are a few speeches between our Lord and Satan, and our Lord and the released Hebrew patriarchs.

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A good idea of the plays of the fifteenth century may be obtained from the set called the "Townley Plays" because the manuscript belonged at one time to the old Jacobite family of Townley.

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

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.

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

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.

a supporter of James II after he was overthrown or a supporter of the Stuarts

From this reading A good idea of the plays of the fifteenth century may be obtained from the set called the "Townley Plays" because the manuscript belonged at one time to the old Jacobite family of Townley.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading There are a few speeches between our Lord and Satan, and our Lord and the released Hebrew patriarchs.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading A good idea of the plays of the fifteenth century may be obtained from the set called the "Townley Plays" because the manuscript belonged at one time to the old Jacobite family of Townley.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A good idea of the plays of the fifteenth century may be obtained from the set called the "Townley Plays" because the manuscript belonged at one time to the old Jacobite family of Townley.

not any; not one

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading A good idea of the plays of the fifteenth century may be obtained from the set called the "Townley Plays" because the manuscript belonged at one time to the old Jacobite family of Townley.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RISE OF THE DRAMA.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A good idea of the plays of the fifteenth century may be obtained from the set called the "Townley Plays" because the manuscript belonged at one time to the old Jacobite family of Townley.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading There are a few speeches between our Lord and Satan, and our Lord and the released Hebrew patriarchs.

a performance using gestures and body movements without words

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.

plural of “patriarch” — title for the heads of the Eastern Orthodox Churches (in Istanbul and Alexandria and Moscow and Jerusalem)

From this reading There are a few speeches between our Lord and Satan, and our Lord and the released Hebrew patriarchs.

the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.

an amount of time

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

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

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading There are a few speeches between our Lord and Satan, and our Lord and the released Hebrew patriarchs.

an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

move upward

From this reading RISE OF THE DRAMA.

superlative of “rude” — socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading There are a few speeches between our Lord and Satan, and our Lord and the released Hebrew patriarchs.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A good idea of the plays of the fifteenth century may be obtained from the set called the "Townley Plays" because the manuscript belonged at one time to the old Jacobite family of Townley.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.

plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading There are a few speeches between our Lord and Satan, and our Lord and the released Hebrew patriarchs.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

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

From this reading RISE OF THE DRAMA.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are a few speeches between our Lord and Satan, and our Lord and the released Hebrew patriarchs.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A good idea of the plays of the fifteenth century may be obtained from the set called the "Townley Plays" because the manuscript belonged at one time to the old Jacobite family of Townley.

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

From this reading A good idea of the plays of the fifteenth century may be obtained from the set called the "Townley Plays" because the manuscript belonged at one time to the old Jacobite family of Townley.

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

From this reading A good idea of the plays of the fifteenth century may be obtained from the set called the "Townley Plays" because the manuscript belonged at one time to the old Jacobite family of Townley.

precisely as stated

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Church permitted a kind of half-ritual, half-dramatic representation of sacred scenes at a very early period: but we have no earlier relic of English written plays than the very brief "Harrowing of Hell" of the first half of the fourteenth century.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading In one shape or another, the drama, acting with or without written words, is always in existence, at least in the form of pantomime, even among the rudest peoples.