1603
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From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FULL EFFECT OP A SPANISH PETTICOAT.
AberdeennounUS /ˈæbərdiːn/
a town in western Washington
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
abhorredverbUS /əbˈhɔːrd/
inflected form of “abhor” — find repugnant
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
how long something has existed
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
(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 I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading We paid a rixdollar for one of the best seats, and found ourselves lodged completely to our satisfaction.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
bulbous-looking
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From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
Calvinismnoun
the theological system of John Calvin and his followers emphasizing omnipotence of God and salvation by grace alone
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
CalvinistnounUS /ˈkælvənəst/
an adherent of the theological doctrines of John Calvin
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
clergynounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒi/
in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading We paid a rixdollar for one of the best seats, and found ourselves lodged completely to our satisfaction.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
dramasnounUS /ˈdrɑːməz/
plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
duchynounUS /ˈdʌtʃi/
the domain controlled by a duke or duchess
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE FULL EFFECT OP A SPANISH PETTICOAT.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
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 I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
set up or found
From this reading We paid a rixdollar for one of the best seats, and found ourselves lodged completely to our satisfaction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE FULL EFFECT OP A SPANISH PETTICOAT.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
HolsteinnounUS /ˈhoʊlstiːn/
a breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
Ian
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From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
of great significance or value
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading We paid a rixdollar for one of the best seats, and found ourselves lodged completely to our satisfaction.
LordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
M'Alpine
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From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
market-place
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From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We paid a rixdollar for one of the best seats, and found ourselves lodged completely to our satisfaction.
OP
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From this reading THE FULL EFFECT OP A SPANISH PETTICOAT.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We paid a rixdollar for one of the best seats, and found ourselves lodged completely to our satisfaction.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We paid a rixdollar for one of the best seats, and found ourselves lodged completely to our satisfaction.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading We paid a rixdollar for one of the best seats, and found ourselves lodged completely to our satisfaction.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
PETTICOATnounUS /ˈpetikoʊt/
undergarment worn under a skirt
From this reading THE FULL EFFECT OP A SPANISH PETTICOAT.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
Platz
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From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
popishadjective
of or relating to or supporting Romanism
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
rampantadjectiveUS /ˈræmpənt/
unrestrained and violent
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
representationsnounUS /ˌreprəzənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
rixdollar
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From this reading We paid a rixdollar for one of the best seats, and found ourselves lodged completely to our satisfaction.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading We paid a rixdollar for one of the best seats, and found ourselves lodged completely to our satisfaction.
savoured
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From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading We paid a rixdollar for one of the best seats, and found ourselves lodged completely to our satisfaction.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
Shakespear
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From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading THE FULL EFFECT OP A SPANISH PETTICOAT.
express in speech
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FULL EFFECT OP A SPANISH PETTICOAT.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
a special situation
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
in the direction of
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
trumperynoun
nonsensical talk or writing
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We paid a rixdollar for one of the best seats, and found ourselves lodged completely to our satisfaction.
which person or people
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
belonging to which person
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
William
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From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading I had heard old people speak much of the theatrical representations made at Aberdeen in 1603, by one William Shakespear (whose dramas are becoming popular among his countrymen) and other English players, who had been sent by Elizabeth, their queen, to perform before his majesty King James VI. of wise memory, and his good subjects of "the brave city," to the great scandal and indignation of the Calvinist clergy, who abhorred all such matters as trumpery, that savoured too much of the popish mysteries of the past age.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Accompanied by M'Alpine and Ian, who had never witnessed any thing of the kind before, and who stole away for an hour or so from his guard at the Round Tower, I bent my steps towards the place.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Notwithstanding the rampant Calvinism of the duchy, the Lords of Holstein--for the province has a nobility of its own, and a most important, bulbous-looking nobility they are--had established a theatre near the market-place; and on this night there was to be a performance, as several large red and yellow bills, posted on the corners of the Platz and porch of the great church, informed those who could read them.
