335
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From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading There are, secondly, “the structural and psychological imperfections of the work”; thirdly, “the tendency to unnecessary coarseness of language”; fourthly, “the feeble imitation of Shakspere”; fifthly, “the frequent similarity to Massinger’s acknowledged writings.”
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The only serious argument against the assumption is that there is nothing in Massinger to compare with “the magnificent poetry of the un-Fletcherian part.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are, secondly, “the structural and psychological imperfections of the work”; thirdly, “the tendency to unnecessary coarseness of language”; fourthly, “the feeble imitation of Shakspere”; fifthly, “the frequent similarity to Massinger’s acknowledged writings.”
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The only serious argument against the assumption is that there is nothing in Massinger to compare with “the magnificent poetry of the un-Fletcherian part.”
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Let us briefly look at these arguments.
assigningnounUS /əˈsaɪnɪŋ/
the act of distributing something to designated places or persons
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading The only serious argument against the assumption is that there is nothing in Massinger to compare with “the magnificent poetry of the un-Fletcherian part.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Let us briefly look at these arguments.
(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 Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Let us briefly look at these arguments.
Brooke'snounUS /brʊks/
possessive form of “brooke” — English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
coarsenessnoun
language or humor that is down-to-earth
From this reading There are, secondly, “the structural and psychological imperfections of the work”; thirdly, “the tendency to unnecessary coarseness of language”; fourthly, “the feeble imitation of Shakspere”; fifthly, “the frequent similarity to Massinger’s acknowledged writings.”
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The only serious argument against the assumption is that there is nothing in Massinger to compare with “the magnificent poetry of the un-Fletcherian part.”
deem to be
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
divisible by two
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading There are, secondly, “the structural and psychological imperfections of the work”; thirdly, “the tendency to unnecessary coarseness of language”; fourthly, “the feeble imitation of Shakspere”; fifthly, “the frequent similarity to Massinger’s acknowledged writings.”
fifthlyadverb
in the fifth place
From this reading There are, secondly, “the structural and psychological imperfections of the work”; thirdly, “the tendency to unnecessary coarseness of language”; fourthly, “the feeble imitation of Shakspere”; fifthly, “the frequent similarity to Massinger’s acknowledged writings.”
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
fourthlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrθli/
in the fourth place
From this reading There are, secondly, “the structural and psychological imperfections of the work”; thirdly, “the tendency to unnecessary coarseness of language”; fourthly, “the feeble imitation of Shakspere”; fifthly, “the frequent similarity to Massinger’s acknowledged writings.”
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading There are, secondly, “the structural and psychological imperfections of the work”; thirdly, “the tendency to unnecessary coarseness of language”; fourthly, “the feeble imitation of Shakspere”; fifthly, “the frequent similarity to Massinger’s acknowledged writings.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading There are, secondly, “the structural and psychological imperfections of the work”; thirdly, “the tendency to unnecessary coarseness of language”; fourthly, “the feeble imitation of Shakspere”; fifthly, “the frequent similarity to Massinger’s acknowledged writings.”
imperfectionsnounUS /ˌɪmpərˈfekʃənz/
plural of “imperfection” — the state or an instance of being imperfect
From this reading There are, secondly, “the structural and psychological imperfections of the work”; thirdly, “the tendency to unnecessary coarseness of language”; fourthly, “the feeble imitation of Shakspere”; fifthly, “the frequent similarity to Massinger’s acknowledged writings.”
of great significance or value
From this reading To this I reply that style is a more important test than metre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The only serious argument against the assumption is that there is nothing in Massinger to compare with “the magnificent poetry of the un-Fletcherian part.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To this I reply that style is a more important test than metre.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading There are, secondly, “the structural and psychological imperfections of the work”; thirdly, “the tendency to unnecessary coarseness of language”; fourthly, “the feeble imitation of Shakspere”; fifthly, “the frequent similarity to Massinger’s acknowledged writings.”
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Let us briefly look at these arguments.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The only serious argument against the assumption is that there is nothing in Massinger to compare with “the magnificent poetry of the un-Fletcherian part.”
Massinger
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From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
Massinger's
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From this reading There are, secondly, “the structural and psychological imperfections of the work”; thirdly, “the tendency to unnecessary coarseness of language”; fourthly, “the feeble imitation of Shakspere”; fifthly, “the frequent similarity to Massinger’s acknowledged writings.”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
masterlyadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərli/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
metrenounUS /ˈmiːtər/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading To this I reply that style is a more important test than metre.
metricaladjectiveUS /ˈmetrɪkəl/
based on the meter as a standard of measurement
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To this I reply that style is a more important test than metre.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The only serious argument against the assumption is that there is nothing in Massinger to compare with “the magnificent poetry of the un-Fletcherian part.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
and nothing more
From this reading The only serious argument against the assumption is that there is nothing in Massinger to compare with “the magnificent poetry of the un-Fletcherian part.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The only serious argument against the assumption is that there is nothing in Massinger to compare with “the magnificent poetry of the un-Fletcherian part.”
the local environment
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
participate in games or sport
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
literature in metrical form
From this reading The only serious argument against the assumption is that there is nothing in Massinger to compare with “the magnificent poetry of the un-Fletcherian part.”
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading There are, secondly, “the structural and psychological imperfections of the work”; thirdly, “the tendency to unnecessary coarseness of language”; fourthly, “the feeble imitation of Shakspere”; fifthly, “the frequent similarity to Massinger’s acknowledged writings.”
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading To this I reply that style is a more important test than metre.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading There are, secondly, “the structural and psychological imperfections of the work”; thirdly, “the tendency to unnecessary coarseness of language”; fourthly, “the feeble imitation of Shakspere”; fifthly, “the frequent similarity to Massinger’s acknowledged writings.”
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The only serious argument against the assumption is that there is nothing in Massinger to compare with “the magnificent poetry of the un-Fletcherian part.”
Shaksperenoun
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
similaritynounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerəti/
the quality of being similar
From this reading There are, secondly, “the structural and psychological imperfections of the work”; thirdly, “the tendency to unnecessary coarseness of language”; fourthly, “the feeble imitation of Shakspere”; fifthly, “the frequent similarity to Massinger’s acknowledged writings.”
structuraladjectiveUS /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/
relating to or caused by structure, especially political or economic structure
From this reading There are, secondly, “the structural and psychological imperfections of the work”; thirdly, “the tendency to unnecessary coarseness of language”; fourthly, “the feeble imitation of Shakspere”; fifthly, “the frequent similarity to Massinger’s acknowledged writings.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To this I reply that style is a more important test than metre.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading To this I reply that style is a more important test than metre.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To this I reply that style is a more important test than metre.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are, secondly, “the structural and psychological imperfections of the work”; thirdly, “the tendency to unnecessary coarseness of language”; fourthly, “the feeble imitation of Shakspere”; fifthly, “the frequent similarity to Massinger’s acknowledged writings.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Let us briefly look at these arguments.
thirdlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːrdli/
in the third place
From this reading There are, secondly, “the structural and psychological imperfections of the work”; thirdly, “the tendency to unnecessary coarseness of language”; fourthly, “the feeble imitation of Shakspere”; fifthly, “the frequent similarity to Massinger’s acknowledged writings.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this I reply that style is a more important test than metre.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
in the direction of
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
TuckernounUS /ˈtʌkər/
United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
un-Fletcherian
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From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading There are, secondly, “the structural and psychological imperfections of the work”; thirdly, “the tendency to unnecessary coarseness of language”; fourthly, “the feeble imitation of Shakspere”; fifthly, “the frequent similarity to Massinger’s acknowledged writings.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Let us next consider Mr. Tucker Brooke’s position.(335) After a searching and masterly analysis of the merits and defects of the play, he ends with a guarded tendency towards assigning the “un-Fletcherian” parts to Massinger on the following grounds: “The metrical tests give him an even better title than his master [_i.e._, Shakspere] to the doubtful parts of our play.”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There are, secondly, “the structural and psychological imperfections of the work”; thirdly, “the tendency to unnecessary coarseness of language”; fourthly, “the feeble imitation of Shakspere”; fifthly, “the frequent similarity to Massinger’s acknowledged writings.”
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading There are, secondly, “the structural and psychological imperfections of the work”; thirdly, “the tendency to unnecessary coarseness of language”; fourthly, “the feeble imitation of Shakspere”; fifthly, “the frequent similarity to Massinger’s acknowledged writings.”
