1598
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From this reading At the theatre in Shoreditch, on Christmas Eve, 1598, the Lord Chamberlain's servants presented a new comedy.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the theatre in Shoreditch, on Christmas Eve, 1598, the Lord Chamberlain's servants presented a new comedy.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
ApesnounUS /eɪps/
plural of “ape” — any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It cheered every speech--good, bad, or indifferent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
BUNYANnounUS /ˈbʌnjən/
English preacher and author of an allegorical novel, Pilgrim's Progress (1628-1688)
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
Burbages
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From this reading Never had the Burbages played to such a house.
CelestialadjectiveUS /səˈlestʃəl/
of or relating to the sky
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
Chamberlain'snounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərlənz/
possessive form of “chamberlain” — British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading At the theatre in Shoreditch, on Christmas Eve, 1598, the Lord Chamberlain's servants presented a new comedy.
CheatsnounUS /tʃiːts/
plural of “cheat” — weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading It cheered every speech--good, bad, or indifferent.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading At the theatre in Shoreditch, on Christmas Eve, 1598, the Lord Chamberlain's servants presented a new comedy.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading At the theatre in Shoreditch, on Christmas Eve, 1598, the Lord Chamberlain's servants presented a new comedy.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading At the theatre in Shoreditch, on Christmas Eve, 1598, the Lord Chamberlain's servants presented a new comedy.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
FoolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
GamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It cheered every speech--good, bad, or indifferent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never had the Burbages played to such a house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Never had the Burbages played to such a house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the theatre in Shoreditch, on Christmas Eve, 1598, the Lord Chamberlain's servants presented a new comedy.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading It cheered every speech--good, bad, or indifferent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It cheered every speech--good, bad, or indifferent.
Jugglings
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From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
and nothing more
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
KnavesnounUS /neɪvz/
plural of “knave” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading At the theatre in Shoreditch, on Christmas Eve, 1598, the Lord Chamberlain's servants presented a new comedy.
lustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/
vigorously passionate
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had the Burbages played to such a house.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At the theatre in Shoreditch, on Christmas Eve, 1598, the Lord Chamberlain's servants presented a new comedy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the theatre in Shoreditch, on Christmas Eve, 1598, the Lord Chamberlain's servants presented a new comedy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It cheered every speech--good, bad, or indifferent.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Never had the Burbages played to such a house.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At the theatre in Shoreditch, on Christmas Eve, 1598, the Lord Chamberlain's servants presented a new comedy.
RoguesnounUS /roʊɡz/
plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading At the theatre in Shoreditch, on Christmas Eve, 1598, the Lord Chamberlain's servants presented a new comedy.
Shoreditch
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From this reading At the theatre in Shoreditch, on Christmas Eve, 1598, the Lord Chamberlain's servants presented a new comedy.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading It cheered every speech--good, bad, or indifferent.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Never had the Burbages played to such a house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading At the theatre in Shoreditch, on Christmas Eve, 1598, the Lord Chamberlain's servants presented a new comedy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_And moreover, at this Fair there is at all times to be seen Jugglings, Cheats, Games, Plays, Fools, Apes, Knaves, and Rogues, and that of every kind....
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
in or at the place that
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
but in spite of that
From this reading Now, as I said, the way to the Celestial City lies just through this town, where this lusty Fair is kept; and he that will go to the City, and yet not go through this Town, must needs go out of the World._"--BUNYAN.
