used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On similar grounds and with a regard likewise for the conditions of verse at the time, his senarii are to be retained and defended.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _After_ an outcry.
in addition
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _After_ an outcry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _At_ the transition from one form of utterance to another, the suppression of word or words understood, the gulp of rage, the burst of laughter;
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These conclusions are confirmed by an examination of the other plays in which the text is fairly authentic.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _At_ the transition from one form of utterance to another, the suppression of word or words understood, the gulp of rage, the burst of laughter;
authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading These conclusions are confirmed by an examination of the other plays in which the text is fairly authentic.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On similar grounds and with a regard likewise for the conditions of verse at the time, his senarii are to be retained and defended.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading _At_ the transition from one form of utterance to another, the suppression of word or words understood, the gulp of rage, the burst of laughter;
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These conclusions are confirmed by an examination of the other plays in which the text is fairly authentic.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading These conclusions are confirmed by an examination of the other plays in which the text is fairly authentic.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading On similar grounds and with a regard likewise for the conditions of verse at the time, his senarii are to be retained and defended.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading These conclusions are confirmed by an examination of the other plays in which the text is fairly authentic.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading On similar grounds and with a regard likewise for the conditions of verse at the time, his senarii are to be retained and defended.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
dramatistnounUS /ˈdrɑːmətɪst/
someone who writes plays
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading These conclusions are confirmed by an examination of the other plays in which the text is fairly authentic.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading These conclusions are confirmed by an examination of the other plays in which the text is fairly authentic.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading _At_ the transition from one form of utterance to another, the suppression of word or words understood, the gulp of rage, the burst of laughter;
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _At_ the transition from one form of utterance to another, the suppression of word or words understood, the gulp of rage, the burst of laughter;
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading On similar grounds and with a regard likewise for the conditions of verse at the time, his senarii are to be retained and defended.
gulpverbUS /ɡʌlp/
to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
From this reading _At_ the transition from one form of utterance to another, the suppression of word or words understood, the gulp of rage, the burst of laughter;
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
histrionicadjectiveUS /ˌhɪstriˈɑːnɪk/
characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These conclusions are confirmed by an examination of the other plays in which the text is fairly authentic.
intentionallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtenʃənəli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These conclusions are confirmed by an examination of the other plays in which the text is fairly authentic.
the sound of laughing
From this reading _At_ the transition from one form of utterance to another, the suppression of word or words understood, the gulp of rage, the burst of laughter;
in like or similar manner
From this reading On similar grounds and with a regard likewise for the conditions of verse at the time, his senarii are to be retained and defended.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
as might be expected
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _At_ the transition from one form of utterance to another, the suppression of word or words understood, the gulp of rage, the burst of laughter;
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On similar grounds and with a regard likewise for the conditions of verse at the time, his senarii are to be retained and defended.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _At_ the transition from one form of utterance to another, the suppression of word or words understood, the gulp of rage, the burst of laughter;
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _At_ the transition from one form of utterance to another, the suppression of word or words understood, the gulp of rage, the burst of laughter;
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading These conclusions are confirmed by an examination of the other plays in which the text is fairly authentic.
outcrynounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading _After_ an outcry.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading These conclusions are confirmed by an examination of the other plays in which the text is fairly authentic.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading _At_ the transition from one form of utterance to another, the suppression of word or words understood, the gulp of rage, the burst of laughter;
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading On similar grounds and with a regard likewise for the conditions of verse at the time, his senarii are to be retained and defended.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading On similar grounds and with a regard likewise for the conditions of verse at the time, his senarii are to be retained and defended.
rhetoricaladjectiveUS /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to rhetoric
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
senarii
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From this reading On similar grounds and with a regard likewise for the conditions of verse at the time, his senarii are to be retained and defended.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading On similar grounds and with a regard likewise for the conditions of verse at the time, his senarii are to be retained and defended.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
suppressionnounUS /səˈpreʃən/
the failure to develop some part or organ
From this reading _At_ the transition from one form of utterance to another, the suppression of word or words understood, the gulp of rage, the burst of laughter;
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading These conclusions are confirmed by an examination of the other plays in which the text is fairly authentic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _At_ the transition from one form of utterance to another, the suppression of word or words understood, the gulp of rage, the burst of laughter;
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These conclusions are confirmed by an examination of the other plays in which the text is fairly authentic.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On similar grounds and with a regard likewise for the conditions of verse at the time, his senarii are to be retained and defended.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _At_ the transition from one form of utterance to another, the suppression of word or words understood, the gulp of rage, the burst of laughter;
transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading _At_ the transition from one form of utterance to another, the suppression of word or words understood, the gulp of rage, the burst of laughter;
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading _At_ the transition from one form of utterance to another, the suppression of word or words understood, the gulp of rage, the burst of laughter;
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading _At_ the transition from one form of utterance to another, the suppression of word or words understood, the gulp of rage, the burst of laughter;
literature in metrical form
From this reading On similar grounds and with a regard likewise for the conditions of verse at the time, his senarii are to be retained and defended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These conclusions are confirmed by an examination of the other plays in which the text is fairly authentic.
which person or people
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The dramatist naturally and, in that sense, intentionally suited his 'lines' to the histrionic emergency: an achievement not difficult for one of his rhetorical quality, who was also familiar with the practice of the stage.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading _At_ the transition from one form of utterance to another, the suppression of word or words understood, the gulp of rage, the burst of laughter;
the words that are spoken
From this reading _At_ the transition from one form of utterance to another, the suppression of word or words understood, the gulp of rage, the burst of laughter;
