abbreviatedadjectiveUS /əˈbriːvieɪtɪd/
(of clothing) very short
From this reading With the exception of "Henry VIII.," the stage-directions in the folio are so few in number and so abbreviated that they appear to have been written solely for the author's convenience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The stage-directions in it are unlike those of any other play published in the first folio.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading With the exception of "Henry VIII.," the stage-directions in the folio are so few in number and so abbreviated that they appear to have been written solely for the author's convenience.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stage-directions in it are unlike those of any other play published in the first folio.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading With the exception of "Henry VIII.," the stage-directions in the folio are so few in number and so abbreviated that they appear to have been written solely for the author's convenience.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With the exception of "Henry VIII.," the stage-directions in the folio are so few in number and so abbreviated that they appear to have been written solely for the author's convenience.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading In no other play are they so full, and so carefully detailed.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It is very rare that any reference is made to movement, more than to indicate the entrance or exit of characters, or to note that they fight or that they die.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading With the exception of "Henry VIII.," the stage-directions in the folio are so few in number and so abbreviated that they appear to have been written solely for the author's convenience.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading In no other play are they so full, and so carefully detailed.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading It is very rare that any reference is made to movement, more than to indicate the entrance or exit of characters, or to note that they fight or that they die.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading It is very rare that any reference is made to movement, more than to indicate the entrance or exit of characters, or to note that they fight or that they die.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading With the exception of "Henry VIII.," the stage-directions in the folio are so few in number and so abbreviated that they appear to have been written solely for the author's convenience.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading It is very rare that any reference is made to movement, more than to indicate the entrance or exit of characters, or to note that they fight or that they die.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading With the exception of "Henry VIII.," the stage-directions in the folio are so few in number and so abbreviated that they appear to have been written solely for the author's convenience.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading It is very rare that any reference is made to movement, more than to indicate the entrance or exit of characters, or to note that they fight or that they die.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The stage-directions in it are unlike those of any other play published in the first folio.
folionounUS /ˈfoʊliːoʊ/
the system of numbering pages
From this reading The stage-directions in it are unlike those of any other play published in the first folio.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the exception of "Henry VIII.," the stage-directions in the folio are so few in number and so abbreviated that they appear to have been written solely for the author's convenience.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In no other play are they so full, and so carefully detailed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading With the exception of "Henry VIII.," the stage-directions in the folio are so few in number and so abbreviated that they appear to have been written solely for the author's convenience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The stage-directions in it are unlike those of any other play published in the first folio.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading It is very rare that any reference is made to movement, more than to indicate the entrance or exit of characters, or to note that they fight or that they die.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is very rare that any reference is made to movement, more than to indicate the entrance or exit of characters, or to note that they fight or that they die.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is very rare that any reference is made to movement, more than to indicate the entrance or exit of characters, or to note that they fight or that they die.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It is very rare that any reference is made to movement, more than to indicate the entrance or exit of characters, or to note that they fight or that they die.
not any; not one
From this reading In no other play are they so full, and so carefully detailed.
a brief written record
From this reading It is very rare that any reference is made to movement, more than to indicate the entrance or exit of characters, or to note that they fight or that they die.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading With the exception of "Henry VIII.," the stage-directions in the folio are so few in number and so abbreviated that they appear to have been written solely for the author's convenience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is very rare that any reference is made to movement, more than to indicate the entrance or exit of characters, or to note that they fight or that they die.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The stage-directions in it are unlike those of any other play published in the first folio.
peculiaritynounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerəti/
an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
participate in games or sport
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The stage-directions in it are unlike those of any other play published in the first folio.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading It is very rare that any reference is made to movement, more than to indicate the entrance or exit of characters, or to note that they fight or that they die.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading It is very rare that any reference is made to movement, more than to indicate the entrance or exit of characters, or to note that they fight or that they die.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In no other play are they so full, and so carefully detailed.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading With the exception of "Henry VIII.," the stage-directions in the folio are so few in number and so abbreviated that they appear to have been written solely for the author's convenience.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
stage-directions
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From this reading The stage-directions in it are unlike those of any other play published in the first folio.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is very rare that any reference is made to movement, more than to indicate the entrance or exit of characters, or to note that they fight or that they die.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In no other play are they so full, and so carefully detailed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The stage-directions in it are unlike those of any other play published in the first folio.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading The stage-directions in it are unlike those of any other play published in the first folio.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is very rare that any reference is made to movement, more than to indicate the entrance or exit of characters, or to note that they fight or that they die.
VIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
From this reading With the exception of "Henry VIII.," the stage-directions in the folio are so few in number and so abbreviated that they appear to have been written solely for the author's convenience.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the exception of "Henry VIII.," the stage-directions in the folio are so few in number and so abbreviated that they appear to have been written solely for the author's convenience.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading With the exception of "Henry VIII.," the stage-directions in the folio are so few in number and so abbreviated that they appear to have been written solely for the author's convenience.
but in spite of that
From this reading There is yet another peculiarity that is special to this play, and it is one which seems to have escaped the notice of the critics.
