Chapter IV

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From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

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From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

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

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

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

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

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

From this reading ON THE DIVERSIONS OF THE METROPOLIS, AND THE COURT—THE STAGE; ITS USAGES, AND ECONOMY.

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

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

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

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

From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

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From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

plural of “belle” — a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

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From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

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From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Of the diversions of the metropolis and court, some were peculiar, and some were shared in common with the country.

being joined in close association

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

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From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

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From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Of the diversions of the metropolis and court, some were peculiar, and some were shared in common with the country.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading ON THE DIVERSIONS OF THE METROPOLIS, AND THE COURT—THE STAGE; ITS USAGES, AND ECONOMY.

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From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading ON THE DIVERSIONS OF THE METROPOLIS, AND THE COURT—THE STAGE; ITS USAGES, AND ECONOMY.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading ON THE DIVERSIONS OF THE METROPOLIS, AND THE COURT—THE STAGE; ITS USAGES, AND ECONOMY.

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From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

pleasantly occupied

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

past form of “enumerate” — specify individually

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

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From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

the act of giving

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

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From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

an old form of “has”

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

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

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

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

From this reading Of the diversions of the metropolis and court, some were peculiar, and some were shared in common with the country.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading ON THE DIVERSIONS OF THE METROPOLIS, AND THE COURT—THE STAGE; ITS USAGES, AND ECONOMY.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

possessive form of “london” — the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

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From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

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From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

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From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading ON THE DIVERSIONS OF THE METROPOLIS, AND THE COURT—THE STAGE; ITS USAGES, AND ECONOMY.

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From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

great merriment

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

third-person singular of “observe” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE DIVERSIONS OF THE METROPOLIS, AND THE COURT—THE STAGE; ITS USAGES, AND ECONOMY.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE DIVERSIONS OF THE METROPOLIS, AND THE COURT—THE STAGE; ITS USAGES, AND ECONOMY.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

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From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

plural of “pageant” — an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

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From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Of the diversions of the metropolis and court, some were peculiar, and some were shared in common with the country.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

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From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

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From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

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From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

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From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading Of the diversions of the metropolis and court, some were peculiar, and some were shared in common with the country.

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From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

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From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

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From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

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From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

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

From this reading Of the diversions of the metropolis and court, some were peculiar, and some were shared in common with the country.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading ON THE DIVERSIONS OF THE METROPOLIS, AND THE COURT—THE STAGE; ITS USAGES, AND ECONOMY.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

not in physical motion

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

the feel of a surface or a fabric

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

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From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

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

From this reading ON THE DIVERSIONS OF THE METROPOLIS, AND THE COURT—THE STAGE; ITS USAGES, AND ECONOMY.

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

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

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

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

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

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From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

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From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

plural of “usage” — the act of using

From this reading ON THE DIVERSIONS OF THE METROPOLIS, AND THE COURT—THE STAGE; ITS USAGES, AND ECONOMY.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading "—— Let nothing that's magnifical, Or that may tend to London's graceful state, Be unperform'd, as _showes_ and _solemne feastes_, _Watches in armour_, _triumphes_, _cresset lights_, _Bonefires_, _belles_, and _peales of ordinaunce_ And pleasure.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.

plural of “wedding” — the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

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

From this reading Of the diversions of the metropolis and court, some were peculiar, and some were shared in common with the country.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "The countrey hath his recreations," observes Burton, "the city his several _Gymnicks_ and _exercises_, _feasts_ and _merry meetings_."—"What so pleasant as to see some _Pageant_ or sight go by, as at Coronations, Weddings, and such like solemnities, to see an Embassadour or a Prince met, received, entertained, with _Masks_, _Shews_, _Fireworks_, &c."[168:A]; and an old dramatic poet of 1590, gives us a still more copious list of town amusements:—

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of the diversions of the metropolis and court, some were peculiar, and some were shared in common with the country.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading See that _plaies_ be published, Mai-games and _maskes_, with mirth and minstrelsie, _Pageants_ and _school-feastes_, beares and puppet-plaies.[168:B] "Every _palace_," continues Burton, "every _city_ almost, hath his _peculiar walks_, _cloysters_, _terraces_, _groves_, _theatres_, _pageants_, _games_, and _several recreations_[168:C];" and we purpose, in this chapter, giving some account of the leading articles thus enumerated, but more particularly of the stage, as being peculiarly connected with the design and texture of our work.