Chapter XI

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From this reading 412 Massinger’s only attempt at burlesque—Hilario in _The Picture_—though ludicrous, is dramatically impossible.

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From this reading 413 It is generally believed now that Marston wrote this play.

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

From this reading It is clear that the early death of Beaumont was a disaster to Fletcher.

(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 He was an author of surprising vigour, and a master of strong English, but his taste is bad, and all his work lacks finish.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He was an author of surprising vigour, and a master of strong English, but his taste is bad, and all his work lacks finish.

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

From this reading He was an author of surprising vigour, and a master of strong English, but his taste is bad, and all his work lacks finish.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 412 Massinger’s only attempt at burlesque—Hilario in _The Picture_—though ludicrous, is dramatically impossible.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading 412 Massinger’s only attempt at burlesque—Hilario in _The Picture_—though ludicrous, is dramatically impossible.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading He was an author of surprising vigour, and a master of strong English, but his taste is bad, and all his work lacks finish.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading He was an author of surprising vigour, and a master of strong English, but his taste is bad, and all his work lacks finish.

United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)

From this reading It is clear that the early death of Beaumont was a disaster to Fletcher.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading 413 It is generally believed now that Marston wrote this play.

a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)

From this reading 412 Massinger’s only attempt at burlesque—Hilario in _The Picture_—though ludicrous, is dramatically impossible.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was an author of surprising vigour, and a master of strong English, but his taste is bad, and all his work lacks finish.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It is clear that the early death of Beaumont was a disaster to Fletcher.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading It is clear that the early death of Beaumont was a disaster to Fletcher.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading It is clear that the early death of Beaumont was a disaster to Fletcher.

in a very impressive manner

From this reading 412 Massinger’s only attempt at burlesque—Hilario in _The Picture_—though ludicrous, is dramatically impossible.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It is clear that the early death of Beaumont was a disaster to Fletcher.

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 He was an author of surprising vigour, and a master of strong English, but his taste is bad, and all his work lacks finish.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading He was an author of surprising vigour, and a master of strong English, but his taste is bad, and all his work lacks finish.

prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)

From this reading It is clear that the early death of Beaumont was a disaster to Fletcher.

usually; as a rule

From this reading 413 It is generally believed now that Marston wrote this play.

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

From this reading He was an author of surprising vigour, and a master of strong English, but his taste is bad, and all his work lacks finish.

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From this reading 412 Massinger’s only attempt at burlesque—Hilario in _The Picture_—though ludicrous, is dramatically impossible.

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

From this reading He was an author of surprising vigour, and a master of strong English, but his taste is bad, and all his work lacks finish.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading 412 Massinger’s only attempt at burlesque—Hilario in _The Picture_—though ludicrous, is dramatically impossible.

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

From this reading 412 Massinger’s only attempt at burlesque—Hilario in _The Picture_—though ludicrous, is dramatically impossible.

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

From this reading It is clear that the early death of Beaumont was a disaster to Fletcher.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is clear that the early death of Beaumont was a disaster to Fletcher.

plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading He was an author of surprising vigour, and a master of strong English, but his taste is bad, and all his work lacks finish.

broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

From this reading 412 Massinger’s only attempt at burlesque—Hilario in _The Picture_—though ludicrous, is dramatically impossible.

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

From this reading 413 It is generally believed now that Marston wrote this play.

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

From this reading 412 Massinger’s only attempt at burlesque—Hilario in _The Picture_—though ludicrous, is dramatically impossible.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He was an author of surprising vigour, and a master of strong English, but his taste is bad, and all his work lacks finish.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading 413 It is generally believed now that Marston wrote this play.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is clear that the early death of Beaumont was a disaster to Fletcher.

and nothing more

From this reading 412 Massinger’s only attempt at burlesque—Hilario in _The Picture_—though ludicrous, is dramatically impossible.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading 412 Massinger’s only attempt at burlesque—Hilario in _The Picture_—though ludicrous, is dramatically impossible.

participate in games or sport

From this reading 413 It is generally believed now that Marston wrote this play.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He was an author of surprising vigour, and a master of strong English, but his taste is bad, and all his work lacks finish.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading He was an author of surprising vigour, and a master of strong English, but his taste is bad, and all his work lacks finish.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading He was an author of surprising vigour, and a master of strong English, but his taste is bad, and all his work lacks finish.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is clear that the early death of Beaumont was a disaster to Fletcher.

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

From this reading It is clear that the early death of Beaumont was a disaster to Fletcher.

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

From this reading 413 It is generally believed now that Marston wrote this play.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading 412 Massinger’s only attempt at burlesque—Hilario in _The Picture_—though ludicrous, is dramatically impossible.

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

From this reading It is clear that the early death of Beaumont was a disaster to Fletcher.

forceful exertion

From this reading He was an author of surprising vigour, and a master of strong English, but his taste is bad, and all his work lacks finish.

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

From this reading It is clear that the early death of Beaumont was a disaster to Fletcher.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He was an author of surprising vigour, and a master of strong English, but his taste is bad, and all his work lacks finish.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading 413 It is generally believed now that Marston wrote this play.

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From this reading τόνων θ᾽ ὕμνου συνεργάταιν δυοῖν ἔριν Μοῦσαι φιλοῦσι κραίειν.

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From this reading τόνων θ᾽ ὕμνου συνεργάταιν δυοῖν ἔριν Μοῦσαι φιλοῦσι κραίειν.

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From this reading τόνων θ᾽ ὕμνου συνεργάταιν δυοῖν ἔριν Μοῦσαι φιλοῦσι κραίειν.

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From this reading τόνων θ᾽ ὕμνου συνεργάταιν δυοῖν ἔριν Μοῦσαι φιλοῦσι κραίειν.

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From this reading τόνων θ᾽ ὕμνου συνεργάταιν δυοῖν ἔριν Μοῦσαι φιλοῦσι κραίειν.

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

From this reading τόνων θ᾽ ὕμνου συνεργάταιν δυοῖν ἔριν Μοῦσαι φιλοῦσι κραίειν.

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From this reading τόνων θ᾽ ὕμνου συνεργάταιν δυοῖν ἔριν Μοῦσαι φιλοῦσι κραίειν.

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

From this reading τόνων θ᾽ ὕμνου συνεργάταιν δυοῖν ἔριν Μοῦσαι φιλοῦσι κραίειν.

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From this reading τόνων θ᾽ ὕμνου συνεργάταιν δυοῖν ἔριν Μοῦσαι φιλοῦσι κραίειν.