Chapter XXV

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From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

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From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

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From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

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From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

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From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

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

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

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From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The romantic theme, its characters and incidents, and the enveloping action are of Greene's devising.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

in addition

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

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

From this reading =Friar Bacon: Stage History and Materials=.--The position of Greene's plays in the history of English comedy is indicated in Professor Woodberry's article.

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

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading =Friar Bacon: Stage History and Materials=.--The position of Greene's plays in the history of English comedy is indicated in Professor Woodberry's article.

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

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading =Friar Bacon: Stage History and Materials=.--The position of Greene's plays in the history of English comedy is indicated in Professor Woodberry's article.

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

From this reading What slight resemblance the last bears to history need not here be recapitulated.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading What slight resemblance the last bears to history need not here be recapitulated.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

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From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

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From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

plural of “catastrophe” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

a period of 100 years

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading =Friar Bacon: Stage History and Materials=.--The position of Greene's plays in the history of English comedy is indicated in Professor Woodberry's article.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

being joined in close association

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The romantic theme, its characters and incidents, and the enveloping action are of Greene's devising.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

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 =Friar Bacon: Stage History and Materials=.--The position of Greene's plays in the history of English comedy is indicated in Professor Woodberry's article.

surrounding and closing in on or hemming in

From this reading The romantic theme, its characters and incidents, and the enveloping action are of Greene's devising.

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

the number of occurrences within a given time period

From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading =Friar Bacon: Stage History and Materials=.--The position of Greene's plays in the history of English comedy is indicated in Professor Woodberry's article.

flesh of a medium-sized young chicken suitable for frying

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

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From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

possessive form of “greene” — English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991)

From this reading =Friar Bacon: Stage History and Materials=.--The position of Greene's plays in the history of English comedy is indicated in Professor Woodberry's article.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

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From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading =Friar Bacon: Stage History and Materials=.--The position of Greene's plays in the history of English comedy is indicated in Professor Woodberry's article.

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

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

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

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

of great significance or value

From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

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

From this reading =Friar Bacon: Stage History and Materials=.--The position of Greene's plays in the history of English comedy is indicated in Professor Woodberry's article.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading The romantic theme, its characters and incidents, and the enveloping action are of Greene's devising.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading =Friar Bacon: Stage History and Materials=.--The position of Greene's plays in the history of English comedy is indicated in Professor Woodberry's article.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

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

From this reading =Friar Bacon: Stage History and Materials=.--The position of Greene's plays in the history of English comedy is indicated in Professor Woodberry's article.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

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 It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

immediately past

From this reading What slight resemblance the last bears to history need not here be recapitulated.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading =Friar Bacon: Stage History and Materials=.--The position of Greene's plays in the history of English comedy is indicated in Professor Woodberry's article.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

relating to or associated with necromancy

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading What slight resemblance the last bears to history need not here be recapitulated.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What slight resemblance the last bears to history need not here be recapitulated.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading =Friar Bacon: Stage History and Materials=.--The position of Greene's plays in the history of English comedy is indicated in Professor Woodberry's article.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

participate in games or sport

From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

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

From this reading =Friar Bacon: Stage History and Materials=.--The position of Greene's plays in the history of English comedy is indicated in Professor Woodberry's article.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading =Friar Bacon: Stage History and Materials=.--The position of Greene's plays in the history of English comedy is indicated in Professor Woodberry's article.

for the most part

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading =Friar Bacon: Stage History and Materials=.--The position of Greene's plays in the history of English comedy is indicated in Professor Woodberry's article.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

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From this reading What slight resemblance the last bears to history need not here be recapitulated.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading What slight resemblance the last bears to history need not here be recapitulated.

restored to consciousness or life or vigor

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

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

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

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

From this reading The romantic theme, its characters and incidents, and the enveloping action are of Greene's devising.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

coming next after the fifteenth in position

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading What slight resemblance the last bears to history need not here be recapitulated.

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

From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading =Friar Bacon: Stage History and Materials=.--The position of Greene's plays in the history of English comedy is indicated in Professor Woodberry's article.

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

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

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

From this reading =Friar Bacon: Stage History and Materials=.--The position of Greene's plays in the history of English comedy is indicated in Professor Woodberry's article.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

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

From this reading What slight resemblance the last bears to history need not here be recapitulated.

in the direction of

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

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

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

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

From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What slight resemblance the last bears to history need not here be recapitulated.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The play here under discussion was acted with some frequency between 1591 and 1594, sometimes at important seasons, always with fair attendance, and occasionally with large profits.

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

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

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

From this reading =Friar Bacon: Stage History and Materials=.--The position of Greene's plays in the history of English comedy is indicated in Professor Woodberry's article.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading It was performed at court as late as 1602, and was occasionally revived under James I. and Charles I.[1258] The necromantic theme with its instruments, the characters primarily concerned (Bacon, Bungay, Vandermast, Miles), and the catastrophes connected with the 'wonderfull glasse,' _i.e._ the materials for Scenes ix., xi., xiii., are derived from _The Famous Historie of Frier Bacon_, already mentioned--"a popular story-book probably written toward the end of the sixteenth century, and founded upon accretions of the legendary history of Roger Bacon."[1259] The same source afforded also the suggestion of Scenes ii. and vi.--the exposure of Burden's intrigue and the interrupted wedding.