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From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
1723
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From this reading During 1723 Gay wrote a tragedy, "The Captives," which at the end of the year he read to the royal circle at Leicester House.
1724
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From this reading 1724-1727 "THE CAPTIVES"--THE FIRST SERIES OF "FABLES"--GAY AND THE COURT--POPE, SWIFT AND MRS.
1727
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From this reading 1724-1727 "THE CAPTIVES"--THE FIRST SERIES OF "FABLES"--GAY AND THE COURT--POPE, SWIFT AND MRS.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During 1723 Gay wrote a tragedy, "The Captives," which at the end of the year he read to the royal circle at Leicester House.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 1724-1727 "THE CAPTIVES"--THE FIRST SERIES OF "FABLES"--GAY AND THE COURT--POPE, SWIFT AND MRS.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During 1723 Gay wrote a tragedy, "The Captives," which at the end of the year he read to the royal circle at Leicester House.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Biographica
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From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
CAPTIVESnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading 1724-1727 "THE CAPTIVES"--THE FIRST SERIES OF "FABLES"--GAY AND THE COURT--POPE, SWIFT AND MRS.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading During 1723 Gay wrote a tragedy, "The Captives," which at the end of the year he read to the royal circle at Leicester House.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading 1724-1727 "THE CAPTIVES"--THE FIRST SERIES OF "FABLES"--GAY AND THE COURT--POPE, SWIFT AND MRS.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
Dramatica
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From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Drury
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From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During 1723 Gay wrote a tragedy, "The Captives," which at the end of the year he read to the royal circle at Leicester House.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading During 1723 Gay wrote a tragedy, "The Captives," which at the end of the year he read to the royal circle at Leicester House.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
FABLESnounUS /ˈfeɪbəlz/
plural of “fable” — a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading 1724-1727 "THE CAPTIVES"--THE FIRST SERIES OF "FABLES"--GAY AND THE COURT--POPE, SWIFT AND MRS.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading 1724-1727 "THE CAPTIVES"--THE FIRST SERIES OF "FABLES"--GAY AND THE COURT--POPE, SWIFT AND MRS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading 1724-1727 "THE CAPTIVES"--THE FIRST SERIES OF "FABLES"--GAY AND THE COURT--POPE, SWIFT AND MRS.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During 1723 Gay wrote a tragedy, "The Captives," which at the end of the year he read to the royal circle at Leicester House.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading During 1723 Gay wrote a tragedy, "The Captives," which at the end of the year he read to the royal circle at Leicester House.
HOWARDnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading HOWARD.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
a narrow way or road
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
LeicesternounUS /ˈlestər/
a largely agricultural county in central England
From this reading During 1723 Gay wrote a tragedy, "The Captives," which at the end of the year he read to the royal circle at Leicester House.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading 1724-1727 "THE CAPTIVES"--THE FIRST SERIES OF "FABLES"--GAY AND THE COURT--POPE, SWIFT AND MRS.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 1724-1727 "THE CAPTIVES"--THE FIRST SERIES OF "FABLES"--GAY AND THE COURT--POPE, SWIFT AND MRS.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
POPEnounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading 1724-1727 "THE CAPTIVES"--THE FIRST SERIES OF "FABLES"--GAY AND THE COURT--POPE, SWIFT AND MRS.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading During 1723 Gay wrote a tragedy, "The Captives," which at the end of the year he read to the royal circle at Leicester House.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading During 1723 Gay wrote a tragedy, "The Captives," which at the end of the year he read to the royal circle at Leicester House.
cut with a saw
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
SERIESnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading 1724-1727 "THE CAPTIVES"--THE FIRST SERIES OF "FABLES"--GAY AND THE COURT--POPE, SWIFT AND MRS.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
moving very fast
From this reading 1724-1727 "THE CAPTIVES"--THE FIRST SERIES OF "FABLES"--GAY AND THE COURT--POPE, SWIFT AND MRS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 1724-1727 "THE CAPTIVES"--THE FIRST SERIES OF "FABLES"--GAY AND THE COURT--POPE, SWIFT AND MRS.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During 1723 Gay wrote a tragedy, "The Captives," which at the end of the year he read to the royal circle at Leicester House.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading During 1723 Gay wrote a tragedy, "The Captives," which at the end of the year he read to the royal circle at Leicester House.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Princess started, the ladies screamed, and poor Gay, after all the disturbance, was still to read his play."[1] "The Captives" was produced at Drury Lane Theatre in January, 1724, and according to the _Biographica Dramatica_ was "acted nine nights with great applause," the third, or author's night, being by the command of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
weightyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪti/
having relatively great weight; heavy
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
at the time that
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During 1723 Gay wrote a tragedy, "The Captives," which at the end of the year he read to the royal circle at Leicester House.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "When the hour came," Johnson has recorded, "he saw the Princess [of Wales] and her ladies all in expectation, and, advancing with reverence, too great for any other attention, stumbled at a stool, and, falling forward, threw down a weighty Japanese screen.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading During 1723 Gay wrote a tragedy, "The Captives," which at the end of the year he read to the royal circle at Leicester House.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading During 1723 Gay wrote a tragedy, "The Captives," which at the end of the year he read to the royal circle at Leicester House.
