14
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From this reading "May 14.
1821
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From this reading 1821.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A Milan paper states that the play has been represented and universally condemned.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
(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 I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A Milan paper states that the play has been represented and universally condemned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As remonstrance has been vain, complaint would be useless.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As remonstrance has been vain, complaint would be useless.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "A Milan paper states that the play has been represented and universally condemned.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading As remonstrance has been vain, complaint would be useless.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading "A Milan paper states that the play has been represented and universally condemned.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
Elliston
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From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A Milan paper states that the play has been represented and universally condemned.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
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 I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "May 14.
MilannounUS /məˈlɑːn/
the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages
From this reading "A Milan paper states that the play has been represented and universally condemned.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "A Milan paper states that the play has been represented and universally condemned.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "A Milan paper states that the play has been represented and universally condemned.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
remonstrancenoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading As remonstrance has been vain, complaint would be useless.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading "A Milan paper states that the play has been represented and universally condemned.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "A Milan paper states that the play has been represented and universally condemned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "A Milan paper states that the play has been represented and universally condemned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A Milan paper states that the play has been represented and universally condemned.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading "A Milan paper states that the play has been represented and universally condemned.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading As remonstrance has been vain, complaint would be useless.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading As remonstrance has been vain, complaint would be useless.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As remonstrance has been vain, complaint would be useless.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I presume, however, for your own sake (if not for mine), that you and my other friends will have at least published my different protests against its being brought upon the stage at all; and have shown that Elliston (in spite of the writer) _forced_ it upon the theatre.
