Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

later than; following

From this reading After all, these things are made for the plain man; his applause, in the long run and duly tested by time, is the main reward of the dramatist as of the painter or the sculptor.

(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 After all, these things are made for the plain man; his applause, in the long run and duly tested by time, is the main reward of the dramatist as of the painter or the sculptor.

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

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give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

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past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

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a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading After all, these things are made for the plain man; his applause, in the long run and duly tested by time, is the main reward of the dramatist as of the painter or the sculptor.

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

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an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

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

From this reading But if he is sensible he knows that his immediate judgment will be crude.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

showing who or what does the action

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blow the clarion

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a courteous or respectful or considerate act

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not carefully or expertly made

From this reading But if he is sensible he knows that his immediate judgment will be crude.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

someone who writes plays

From this reading After all, these things are made for the plain man; his applause, in the long run and duly tested by time, is the main reward of the dramatist as of the painter or the sculptor.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading After all, these things are made for the plain man; his applause, in the long run and duly tested by time, is the main reward of the dramatist as of the painter or the sculptor.

plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

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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

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plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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made afraid

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

a newspaper or official journal

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plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading However, here goes.

a person who cares for persons or property

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

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading However, here goes.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, here goes.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But if he is sensible he knows that his immediate judgment will be crude.

of the present time and place

From this reading But if he is sensible he knows that his immediate judgment will be crude.

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

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

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading But if he is sensible he knows that his immediate judgment will be crude.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading But if he is sensible he knows that his immediate judgment will be crude.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading After all, these things are made for the plain man; his applause, in the long run and duly tested by time, is the main reward of the dramatist as of the painter or the sculptor.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading After all, these things are made for the plain man; his applause, in the long run and duly tested by time, is the main reward of the dramatist as of the painter or the sculptor.

most important element

From this reading After all, these things are made for the plain man; his applause, in the long run and duly tested by time, is the main reward of the dramatist as of the painter or the sculptor.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river

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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

the time period between dawn and noon

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading After all, these things are made for the plain man; his applause, in the long run and duly tested by time, is the main reward of the dramatist as of the painter or the sculptor.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

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

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an artist who paints

From this reading After all, these things are made for the plain man; his applause, in the long run and duly tested by time, is the main reward of the dramatist as of the painter or the sculptor.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

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clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

affix in a public place or for public notice

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plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

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put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

on the contrary

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

past form of “reprint” — print anew

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a new appraisal or evaluation

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a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading After all, these things are made for the plain man; his applause, in the long run and duly tested by time, is the main reward of the dramatist as of the painter or the sculptor.

precisely, exactly

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading After all, these things are made for the plain man; his applause, in the long run and duly tested by time, is the main reward of the dramatist as of the painter or the sculptor.

an artist who creates sculptures

From this reading After all, these things are made for the plain man; his applause, in the long run and duly tested by time, is the main reward of the dramatist as of the painter or the sculptor.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading But if he is sensible he knows that his immediate judgment will be crude.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

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plural of “technicality” — the state of being technical as in the use of technical terms or methods

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading After all, these things are made for the plain man; his applause, in the long run and duly tested by time, is the main reward of the dramatist as of the painter or the sculptor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

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

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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading After all, these things are made for the plain man; his applause, in the long run and duly tested by time, is the main reward of the dramatist as of the painter or the sculptor.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

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an instance or single occasion for some event

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

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

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a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

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used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But if he is sensible he knows that his immediate judgment will be crude.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading It is with the drama as with plastic art and many other things: the plain man feels that he has a right to put in his word, but he is rather afraid that the art is beyond him, and he is frightened by technicalities.