Chapter X

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From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Antony and Cleopatra_ belongs to a different phase of his development.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The main grounds for this opinion, now almost universally accepted, are the following:

later than; following

From this reading POSITION OF THE PLAY AFTER THE GREAT TRAGEDIES.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The main grounds for this opinion, now almost universally accepted, are the following:

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading _Antony and Cleopatra_ belongs to a different phase of his development.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

be close or similar

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The main grounds for this opinion, now almost universally accepted, are the following:

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading _Antony and Cleopatra_ belongs to a different phase of his development.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

beautiful and charismatic queen of Egypt; mistress of Julius Caesar and later of Mark Antony; killed herself to avoid capture by Octavian (69-30 BC)

From this reading _Antony and Cleopatra_ belongs to a different phase of his development.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

the specified day of the month

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading _Antony and Cleopatra_ belongs to a different phase of his development.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading _Antony and Cleopatra_ belongs to a different phase of his development.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

the system of numbering pages

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The main grounds for this opinion, now almost universally accepted, are the following:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The main grounds for this opinion, now almost universally accepted, are the following:

yet to be or coming

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading POSITION OF THE PLAY AFTER THE GREAT TRAGEDIES.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The main grounds for this opinion, now almost universally accepted, are the following:

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _Antony and Cleopatra_ belongs to a different phase of his development.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

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From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

most important element

From this reading The main grounds for this opinion, now almost universally accepted, are the following:

march in a procession

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The main grounds for this opinion, now almost universally accepted, are the following:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading POSITION OF THE PLAY AFTER THE GREAT TRAGEDIES.

on one occasion

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The main grounds for this opinion, now almost universally accepted, are the following:

being or affecting only a part; not total

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading _Antony and Cleopatra_ belongs to a different phase of his development.

participate in games or sport

From this reading POSITION OF THE PLAY AFTER THE GREAT TRAGEDIES.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading POSITION OF THE PLAY AFTER THE GREAT TRAGEDIES.

one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading POSITION OF THE PLAY AFTER THE GREAT TRAGEDIES.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The main grounds for this opinion, now almost universally accepted, are the following:

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

up to a particular time

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading POSITION OF THE PLAY AFTER THE GREAT TRAGEDIES.

everywhere

From this reading The main grounds for this opinion, now almost universally accepted, are the following:

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading SHAKESPEARE’S INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT It may be taken as certain that Shakespeare did not at once set about continuing the story which he had brought to the end of one of its stages in _Julius Caesar_ and of the future progress of which he had in that play given the partial programme.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.

a late time of life

From this reading Though not published, so far as we know, till it appeared in the Folio Edition of 1623, there is not much difficulty in finding its approximate date; and that, despite its close connection with _Julius Caesar_ in the general march of events and in the re-employment of some of the characters, was some half-dozen years after the composition of its predecessor.