1557
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From this reading This "newe, mery, and wittie comedie, or enterlude" was licensed in 1557, but its decidedly protestant character may indicate composition before Mary's accession to the throne.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although its title may suggest the dignity of a miracle or the didacticism of a moral play, it is the reduction of the miracle to modern conditions and of the moral to concrete and actual characters.
accessionnounUS /əkˈseʃən/
a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
From this reading This "newe, mery, and wittie comedie, or enterlude" was licensed in 1557, but its decidedly protestant character may indicate composition before Mary's accession to the throne.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Although its title may suggest the dignity of a miracle or the didacticism of a moral play, it is the reduction of the miracle to modern conditions and of the moral to concrete and actual characters.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although its title may suggest the dignity of a miracle or the didacticism of a moral play, it is the reduction of the miracle to modern conditions and of the moral to concrete and actual characters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The third of these fusion dramas is _The Historie of Jacob and Esau_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
astrayadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/
away from the right path or direction
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
for the reason that
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This "newe, mery, and wittie comedie, or enterlude" was licensed in 1557, but its decidedly protestant character may indicate composition before Mary's accession to the throne.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Collier is quite right in calling it one of the freshest and most effective productions of the kind to which it belongs.
Brandl
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From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This "newe, mery, and wittie comedie, or enterlude" was licensed in 1557, but its decidedly protestant character may indicate composition before Mary's accession to the throne.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Collier is quite right in calling it one of the freshest and most effective productions of the kind to which it belongs.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading This "newe, mery, and wittie comedie, or enterlude" was licensed in 1557, but its decidedly protestant character may indicate composition before Mary's accession to the throne.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Although its title may suggest the dignity of a miracle or the didacticism of a moral play, it is the reduction of the miracle to modern conditions and of the moral to concrete and actual characters.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
classifyingverbUS /ˈklæsəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “classify” — arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
ColliernounUS /ˈkɑːljər/
someone who works in a coal mine
From this reading Collier is quite right in calling it one of the freshest and most effective productions of the kind to which it belongs.
comedie
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From this reading This "newe, mery, and wittie comedie, or enterlude" was licensed in 1557, but its decidedly protestant character may indicate composition before Mary's accession to the throne.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading This "newe, mery, and wittie comedie, or enterlude" was licensed in 1557, but its decidedly protestant character may indicate composition before Mary's accession to the throne.
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading Although its title may suggest the dignity of a miracle or the didacticism of a moral play, it is the reduction of the miracle to modern conditions and of the moral to concrete and actual characters.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Although its title may suggest the dignity of a miracle or the didacticism of a moral play, it is the reduction of the miracle to modern conditions and of the moral to concrete and actual characters.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading This "newe, mery, and wittie comedie, or enterlude" was licensed in 1557, but its decidedly protestant character may indicate composition before Mary's accession to the throne.
didacticismnoun
communication that is suitable for or intended to be instructive
From this reading Although its title may suggest the dignity of a miracle or the didacticism of a moral play, it is the reduction of the miracle to modern conditions and of the moral to concrete and actual characters.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Although its title may suggest the dignity of a miracle or the didacticism of a moral play, it is the reduction of the miracle to modern conditions and of the moral to concrete and actual characters.
dramasnounUS /ˈdrɑːməz/
plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The third of these fusion dramas is _The Historie of Jacob and Esau_.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Collier is quite right in calling it one of the freshest and most effective productions of the kind to which it belongs.
enterlude
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From this reading This "newe, mery, and wittie comedie, or enterlude" was licensed in 1557, but its decidedly protestant character may indicate composition before Mary's accession to the throne.
EsaunounUS /ˈiːsɔː/
(Old Testament) the eldest son of Isaac who would have inherited the covenant that God made with Abraham and that Abraham passed on to Isaac; he traded his birthright to his twin brother Jacob for a mess of pottage
From this reading The third of these fusion dramas is _The Historie of Jacob and Esau_.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
freshestadjectiveUS /ˈfreʃəst/
superlative of “fresh” — recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Collier is quite right in calling it one of the freshest and most effective productions of the kind to which it belongs.
fusionnounUS /ˈfjuːʒən/
an occurrence that involves the production of a union
From this reading The third of these fusion dramas is _The Historie of Jacob and Esau_.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
Historie
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From this reading The third of these fusion dramas is _The Historie of Jacob and Esau_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This "newe, mery, and wittie comedie, or enterlude" was licensed in 1557, but its decidedly protestant character may indicate composition before Mary's accession to the throne.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading This "newe, mery, and wittie comedie, or enterlude" was licensed in 1557, but its decidedly protestant character may indicate composition before Mary's accession to the throne.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The third of these fusion dramas is _The Historie of Jacob and Esau_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although its title may suggest the dignity of a miracle or the didacticism of a moral play, it is the reduction of the miracle to modern conditions and of the moral to concrete and actual characters.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Although its title may suggest the dignity of a miracle or the didacticism of a moral play, it is the reduction of the miracle to modern conditions and of the moral to concrete and actual characters.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading The third of these fusion dramas is _The Historie of Jacob and Esau_.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Collier is quite right in calling it one of the freshest and most effective productions of the kind to which it belongs.
licensedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪsənst/
given official approval to act
From this reading This "newe, mery, and wittie comedie, or enterlude" was licensed in 1557, but its decidedly protestant character may indicate composition before Mary's accession to the throne.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading This "newe, mery, and wittie comedie, or enterlude" was licensed in 1557, but its decidedly protestant character may indicate composition before Mary's accession to the throne.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Although its title may suggest the dignity of a miracle or the didacticism of a moral play, it is the reduction of the miracle to modern conditions and of the moral to concrete and actual characters.
mery
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From this reading This "newe, mery, and wittie comedie, or enterlude" was licensed in 1557, but its decidedly protestant character may indicate composition before Mary's accession to the throne.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Although its title may suggest the dignity of a miracle or the didacticism of a moral play, it is the reduction of the miracle to modern conditions and of the moral to concrete and actual characters.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Although its title may suggest the dignity of a miracle or the didacticism of a moral play, it is the reduction of the miracle to modern conditions and of the moral to concrete and actual characters.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Although its title may suggest the dignity of a miracle or the didacticism of a moral play, it is the reduction of the miracle to modern conditions and of the moral to concrete and actual characters.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Collier is quite right in calling it one of the freshest and most effective productions of the kind to which it belongs.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
newe
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From this reading This "newe, mery, and wittie comedie, or enterlude" was licensed in 1557, but its decidedly protestant character may indicate composition before Mary's accession to the throne.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The third of these fusion dramas is _The Historie of Jacob and Esau_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Collier is quite right in calling it one of the freshest and most effective productions of the kind to which it belongs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Although its title may suggest the dignity of a miracle or the didacticism of a moral play, it is the reduction of the miracle to modern conditions and of the moral to concrete and actual characters.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Although its title may suggest the dignity of a miracle or the didacticism of a moral play, it is the reduction of the miracle to modern conditions and of the moral to concrete and actual characters.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
ProdigalnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading Collier is quite right in calling it one of the freshest and most effective productions of the kind to which it belongs.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
protestantnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstənt/
an adherent of Protestantism
From this reading This "newe, mery, and wittie comedie, or enterlude" was licensed in 1557, but its decidedly protestant character may indicate composition before Mary's accession to the throne.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Collier is quite right in calling it one of the freshest and most effective productions of the kind to which it belongs.
reductionnounUS /rəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of decreasing or reducing something
From this reading Although its title may suggest the dignity of a miracle or the didacticism of a moral play, it is the reduction of the miracle to modern conditions and of the moral to concrete and actual characters.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Collier is quite right in calling it one of the freshest and most effective productions of the kind to which it belongs.
scripturaladjectiveUS /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/
of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
a male human offspring
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Although its title may suggest the dignity of a miracle or the didacticism of a moral play, it is the reduction of the miracle to modern conditions and of the moral to concrete and actual characters.
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The third of these fusion dramas is _The Historie of Jacob and Esau_.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The third of these fusion dramas is _The Historie of Jacob and Esau_.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The third of these fusion dramas is _The Historie of Jacob and Esau_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This "newe, mery, and wittie comedie, or enterlude" was licensed in 1557, but its decidedly protestant character may indicate composition before Mary's accession to the throne.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading This "newe, mery, and wittie comedie, or enterlude" was licensed in 1557, but its decidedly protestant character may indicate composition before Mary's accession to the throne.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Although its title may suggest the dignity of a miracle or the didacticism of a moral play, it is the reduction of the miracle to modern conditions and of the moral to concrete and actual characters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although its title may suggest the dignity of a miracle or the didacticism of a moral play, it is the reduction of the miracle to modern conditions and of the moral to concrete and actual characters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This "newe, mery, and wittie comedie, or enterlude" was licensed in 1557, but its decidedly protestant character may indicate composition before Mary's accession to the throne.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Collier is quite right in calling it one of the freshest and most effective productions of the kind to which it belongs.
which person or people
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But in classifying it with early religious plays, because the subject happens to be scriptural, he is as far astray as Professor Brandl who classes it with plays of the Prodigal Son, because the nature of the subject suggests a faint resemblance to that species.
wittie
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From this reading This "newe, mery, and wittie comedie, or enterlude" was licensed in 1557, but its decidedly protestant character may indicate composition before Mary's accession to the throne.
