Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

later than; following

From this reading These three plays embrace a period of some thirty years, before, during, and after which a considerable number of dramatic productions, more or less pastoral in character, appeared.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

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From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

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

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

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

From this reading These three plays embrace a period of some thirty years, before, during, and after which a considerable number of dramatic productions, more or less pastoral in character, appeared.

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

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

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

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

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

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading These three plays embrace a period of some thirty years, before, during, and after which a considerable number of dramatic productions, more or less pastoral in character, appeared.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading These three plays embrace a period of some thirty years, before, during, and after which a considerable number of dramatic productions, more or less pastoral in character, appeared.

a person who is in charge

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

(American football) a successful forward pass in football

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

qualified by reservations

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading These three plays embrace a period of some thirty years, before, during, and after which a considerable number of dramatic productions, more or less pastoral in character, appeared.

carefully weighed

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

in an accurate manner

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The first of these is, of course, Fletcher's _Faithful Shepherdess_.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading These three plays embrace a period of some thirty years, before, during, and after which a considerable number of dramatic productions, more or less pastoral in character, appeared.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading These three plays embrace a period of some thirty years, before, during, and after which a considerable number of dramatic productions, more or less pastoral in character, appeared.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading The first of these is, of course, Fletcher's _Faithful Shepherdess_.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first of these is, of course, Fletcher's _Faithful Shepherdess_.

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From this reading The first of these is, of course, Fletcher's _Faithful Shepherdess_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

consisting of small disconnected parts

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

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

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

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

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

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

From this reading The first of these is, of course, Fletcher's _Faithful Shepherdess_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

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From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

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

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading These three plays embrace a period of some thirty years, before, during, and after which a considerable number of dramatic productions, more or less pastoral in character, appeared.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading These three plays embrace a period of some thirty years, before, during, and after which a considerable number of dramatic productions, more or less pastoral in character, appeared.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

and nothing more

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading These three plays embrace a period of some thirty years, before, during, and after which a considerable number of dramatic productions, more or less pastoral in character, appeared.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

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From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

of or relating to a pastor

From this reading These three plays embrace a period of some thirty years, before, during, and after which a considerable number of dramatic productions, more or less pastoral in character, appeared.

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From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

by chance

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

an amount of time

From this reading These three plays embrace a period of some thirty years, before, during, and after which a considerable number of dramatic productions, more or less pastoral in character, appeared.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

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

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

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From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

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

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

a woman shepherd

From this reading The first of these is, of course, Fletcher's _Faithful Shepherdess_.

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

From this reading These three plays embrace a period of some thirty years, before, during, and after which a considerable number of dramatic productions, more or less pastoral in character, appeared.

be standing; be upright

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

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

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

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

From this reading The first of these is, of course, Fletcher's _Faithful Shepherdess_.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading These three plays embrace a period of some thirty years, before, during, and after which a considerable number of dramatic productions, more or less pastoral in character, appeared.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

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

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

(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 With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

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

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The Three Masterpieces I Among English pastorals there are two plays, and two only, that can be said to stand in the front rank of the romantic drama as a whole.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In the case of the second the statement would perhaps be more correctly put in the conditional mood, for whatever might have been its importance had it reached completion, the fragmentary state of Jonson's _Sad Shepherd_ has prevented its taking the place it deserves in the history of dramatic literature.

a late time of life

From this reading These three plays embrace a period of some thirty years, before, during, and after which a considerable number of dramatic productions, more or less pastoral in character, appeared.

but in spite of that

From this reading With these two productions may for the purposes of criticism be classed Thomas Randolph's _Amyntas_, which, however inferior to the others in poetic merit, yet like them stands apart in certain matters of intention and origin from the general run of pastorals, and may, moreover, well support a claim to be considered one of the three chief English examples of the kind.