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acknowledgementnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
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how long something has existed
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in addition
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LONDON AND TORONTO SIDGWICK AND JACKSON, LTD.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The interdependence of Shakespeare's dramatic art with the form of theatre for which Shakespeare wrote his plays is seldom emphasized.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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showing who or what does the action
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collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
copyrightsnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪts/
plural of “copyright” — a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
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dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading The interdependence of Shakespeare's dramatic art with the form of theatre for which Shakespeare wrote his plays is seldom emphasized.
emphasizedadjectiveUS /ˈemfəsaɪzd/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading The interdependence of Shakespeare's dramatic art with the form of theatre for which Shakespeare wrote his plays is seldom emphasized.
EranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
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to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The interdependence of Shakespeare's dramatic art with the form of theatre for which Shakespeare wrote his plays is seldom emphasized.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The interdependence of Shakespeare's dramatic art with the form of theatre for which Shakespeare wrote his plays is seldom emphasized.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The interdependence of Shakespeare's dramatic art with the form of theatre for which Shakespeare wrote his plays is seldom emphasized.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
of great significance or value
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
interdependencenounUS /ˌɪntərdəˈpendəns/
a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities (objects or individuals or groups)
From this reading The interdependence of Shakespeare's dramatic art with the form of theatre for which Shakespeare wrote his plays is seldom emphasized.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The interdependence of Shakespeare's dramatic art with the form of theatre for which Shakespeare wrote his plays is seldom emphasized.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
JACKSONnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading LONDON AND TORONTO SIDGWICK AND JACKSON, LTD.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
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LTD
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produced by a manufacturing process
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
used to form the superlative
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a politically organized body of people under a single government
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of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
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ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
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writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
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approval to do something
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plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
reprintnounUS /riˈprɪnt/
a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
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reprintedverbUS /riˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “reprint” — print anew
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ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
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not often
From this reading The interdependence of Shakespeare's dramatic art with the form of theatre for which Shakespeare wrote his plays is seldom emphasized.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
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ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading The interdependence of Shakespeare's dramatic art with the form of theatre for which Shakespeare wrote his plays is seldom emphasized.
Shakespeare'snounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːrz/
possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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SIDGWICK
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From this reading LONDON AND TORONTO SIDGWICK AND JACKSON, LTD.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The interdependence of Shakespeare's dramatic art with the form of theatre for which Shakespeare wrote his plays is seldom emphasized.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
TORONTOnounUS /tərˈɑːntoʊ/
the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)
From this reading LONDON AND TORONTO SIDGWICK AND JACKSON, LTD.
the act of using
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
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in or at the place that
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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which person or people
From this reading The articles are collected in one volume, in the hope that they may be of use to those who are interested in the question of stage reform, more especially where it concerns the production of Shakespeare's plays.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The interdependence of Shakespeare's dramatic art with the form of theatre for which Shakespeare wrote his plays is seldom emphasized.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading The interdependence of Shakespeare's dramatic art with the form of theatre for which Shakespeare wrote his plays is seldom emphasized.
