used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The performance will commence with the Overture at a quarter past Seven.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
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alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Doors open at half past Six.
BAKERnounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading THOMAS BAKER MUSICAL DIRECTOR Change of Time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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financial assistance in time of need
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the supreme effort one can make
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
BirchnounUS /bɜːrtʃ/
hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood
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being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.
Brockhaus
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THOMAS BAKER MUSICAL DIRECTOR Change of Time.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The performance will commence with the Overture at a quarter past Seven.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
DIRECTORnounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading THOMAS BAKER MUSICAL DIRECTOR Change of Time.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Doors open at half past Six.
DramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
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DramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
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dramatistnounUS /ˈdrɑːmətɪst/
someone who writes plays
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
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
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entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.
at any time
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.
FAUSTnounUS /faʊst/
an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
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Goethe's
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consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Doors open at half past Six.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
inferredverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
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Leipsig
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linguistnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/
a specialist in linguistics
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the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
MARGUERITEnounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːt/
tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum
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misapprehended
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MUSICALadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading THOMAS BAKER MUSICAL DIRECTOR Change of Time.
absolutely essential
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THOMAS BAKER MUSICAL DIRECTOR Change of Time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Doors open at half past Six.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.
OverturenounUS /ˈoʊvərtʃər/
orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
From this reading The performance will commence with the Overture at a quarter past Seven.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Doors open at half past Six.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The performance will commence with the Overture at a quarter past Seven.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
PrussianounUS /ˈprʌʃə/
a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland
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people in general considered as a whole
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prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The performance will commence with the Overture at a quarter past Seven.
generally approved or compelling recognition
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renditionnounUS /renˈdɪʃən/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
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residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The performance will commence with the Overture at a quarter past Seven.
SHIRT-SEWERS
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From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Doors open at half past Six.
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The performance will commence with the Overture at a quarter past Seven.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading THOMAS BAKER MUSICAL DIRECTOR Change of Time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THOMAS BAKER MUSICAL DIRECTOR Change of Time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
belonging to which person
From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The performance will commence with the Overture at a quarter past Seven.
William
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From this reading BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT-SEWERS' UNION Sixth time of the Dramatic Poem, in three acts, entitled FAUST AND MARGUERITE The Drama having been misapprehended by one or two critics, it is respectfully stated that the translation has not been made by a resident dramatist, as inferred, but by the celebrated European scholar and linguist, Jonathan Birch, whose translation has been recognized by Frederick William, of Prussia, as the best rendition of the original of Goethe's Faust ever given in English to the public.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The performance will commence with the Overture at a quarter past Seven.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The play has been taken bodily from this translation, published by Black & Armstrong, London, and F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig, without any alteration other than is necessary to bring it within the bounds of an evening's performance.