12th
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From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
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From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
anniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
authoressnoun
a woman author
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The plot was of a most thrilling and sensational character, for the better understanding of which I subjoin a Bill of the Play—not as it was, but as it ought to have been.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The plot was of a most thrilling and sensational character, for the better understanding of which I subjoin a Bill of the Play—not as it was, but as it ought to have been.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The plot was of a most thrilling and sensational character, for the better understanding of which I subjoin a Bill of the Play—not as it was, but as it ought to have been.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
BOYLEnounUS /bɔɪl/
United States writer (1902-1992)
From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The plot was of a most thrilling and sensational character, for the better understanding of which I subjoin a Bill of the Play—not as it was, but as it ought to have been.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
CAVENDISHnounUS /ˈkævəndɪʃ/
British chemist and physicist who established that water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen and who calculated the density of the earth (1731-1810)
From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
Cavendish's
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From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The plot was of a most thrilling and sensational character, for the better understanding of which I subjoin a Bill of the Play—not as it was, but as it ought to have been.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
CharterhousenounUS /ˈtʃɑːrtərhaʊs/
a Carthusian monastery
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
CLARENCEnounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
COMMISSIONERnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
the act of departing
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
DOCKYARDnounUS /ˈdɑːkjɑːrd/
an establishment on the waterfront where vessels are built or fitted out or repaired
From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
DRAMAnounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
dramaticallyadverbUS /drəˈmætɪkli/
in a very impressive manner
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
DRAMATIS
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From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
enactverbUS /ɪˈnækt/
order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
ESPECIALadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
give expression to
From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The plot was of a most thrilling and sensational character, for the better understanding of which I subjoin a Bill of the Play—not as it was, but as it ought to have been.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The plot was of a most thrilling and sensational character, for the better understanding of which I subjoin a Bill of the Play—not as it was, but as it ought to have been.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The plot was of a most thrilling and sensational character, for the better understanding of which I subjoin a Bill of the Play—not as it was, but as it ought to have been.
and nothing more
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The plot was of a most thrilling and sensational character, for the better understanding of which I subjoin a Bill of the Play—not as it was, but as it ought to have been.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The plot was of a most thrilling and sensational character, for the better understanding of which I subjoin a Bill of the Play—not as it was, but as it ought to have been.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
and nothing more
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The plot was of a most thrilling and sensational character, for the better understanding of which I subjoin a Bill of the Play—not as it was, but as it ought to have been.
PATRONAGEnounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
PerformedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
PERSONÆ
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From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
participate in games or sport
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading The plot was of a most thrilling and sensational character, for the better understanding of which I subjoin a Bill of the Play—not as it was, but as it ought to have been.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
ROMANTICadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
rôle
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From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading The plot was of a most thrilling and sensational character, for the better understanding of which I subjoin a Bill of the Play—not as it was, but as it ought to have been.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
SHEERNESS
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From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
subjoinverb
add to the end
From this reading The plot was of a most thrilling and sensational character, for the better understanding of which I subjoin a Bill of the Play—not as it was, but as it ought to have been.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading The plot was of a most thrilling and sensational character, for the better understanding of which I subjoin a Bill of the Play—not as it was, but as it ought to have been.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
TRAGICALadjective
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading The plot was of a most thrilling and sensational character, for the better understanding of which I subjoin a Bill of the Play—not as it was, but as it ought to have been.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
USURPERnoun
one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading MY FIRST PLAY—MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE—DEPARTURE FOR SHEERNESS A subject of such deep and vital interest, to a mind so dramatically constituted as mine, demands a separate chapter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The plot was of a most thrilling and sensational character, for the better understanding of which I subjoin a Bill of the Play—not as it was, but as it ought to have been.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading My brother Charles came home for the holidays, from Charterhouse, just in time to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Cavendish’s birthday, and this we proposed to do on a scale of unprecedented magnificence.
(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 For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading BY EXPRESS COMMAND AND UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DOCKYARD WILL BE _Performed for the first time on the 12th May 18—_ THE ROMANTIC AND TRAGICAL DRAMA OF “THE KING AND THE USURPER” _DRAMATIS PERSONÆ_ CAVENDISH, │_King of Little │CAVENDISH │ Britain, a │BOYLE.
the act of creating written works
From this reading For we entertained the astounding idea of writing and performing a Tragedy, in which the company, though consisting only of three persons, were to enact seven characters, the principal _rôle_ being undertaken by the authoress, as well as the stage management, decorations, costumes, properties and business.
