Chapter VII

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From this reading 7.

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

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

with few mistakes

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.

further or added

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading & II._; ON _THE MERCHANT OF VENICE_, AND ON _HAMLET_—DISSERTATION ON THE _AGENCY_ OF _SPIRITS_ AND _APPARITIONS_, AND ON THE _GHOST_ IN _HAMLET_.

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

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.

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

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _ROMEO AND JULIET_; ON _THE TAMING OF THE SHREW_; ON _THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA_; ON _KING RICHARD THE THIRD_; ON _KING RICHARD THE SECOND_; ON _KING HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS I.

plural of “apparition” — a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading & II._; ON _THE MERCHANT OF VENICE_, AND ON _HAMLET_—DISSERTATION ON THE _AGENCY_ OF _SPIRITS_ AND _APPARITIONS_, AND ON THE _GHOST_ IN _HAMLET_.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.

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

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

being in a state of proper equilibrium

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

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

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

relating to or arranged according to temporal order

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree

From this reading & II._; ON _THE MERCHANT OF VENICE_, AND ON _HAMLET_—DISSERTATION ON THE _AGENCY_ OF _SPIRITS_ AND _APPARITIONS_, AND ON THE _GHOST_ IN _HAMLET_.

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From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

at any time

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.

set up or found

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _ROMEO AND JULIET_; ON _THE TAMING OF THE SHREW_; ON _THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA_; ON _KING RICHARD THE THIRD_; ON _KING RICHARD THE SECOND_; ON _KING HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS I.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _ROMEO AND JULIET_; ON _THE TAMING OF THE SHREW_; ON _THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA_; ON _KING RICHARD THE THIRD_; ON _KING RICHARD THE SECOND_; ON _KING HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS I.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading & II._; ON _THE MERCHANT OF VENICE_, AND ON _HAMLET_—DISSERTATION ON THE _AGENCY_ OF _SPIRITS_ AND _APPARITIONS_, AND ON THE _GHOST_ IN _HAMLET_.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading & II._; ON _THE MERCHANT OF VENICE_, AND ON _HAMLET_—DISSERTATION ON THE _AGENCY_ OF _SPIRITS_ AND _APPARITIONS_, AND ON THE _GHOST_ IN _HAMLET_.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _ROMEO AND JULIET_; ON _THE TAMING OF THE SHREW_; ON _THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA_; ON _KING RICHARD THE THIRD_; ON _KING RICHARD THE SECOND_; ON _KING HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS I.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _ROMEO AND JULIET_; ON _THE TAMING OF THE SHREW_; ON _THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA_; ON _KING RICHARD THE THIRD_; ON _KING RICHARD THE SECOND_; ON _KING HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS I.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading & II._; ON _THE MERCHANT OF VENICE_, AND ON _HAMLET_—DISSERTATION ON THE _AGENCY_ OF _SPIRITS_ AND _APPARITIONS_, AND ON THE _GHOST_ IN _HAMLET_.

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

From this reading & II._; ON _THE MERCHANT OF VENICE_, AND ON _HAMLET_—DISSERTATION ON THE _AGENCY_ OF _SPIRITS_ AND _APPARITIONS_, AND ON THE _GHOST_ IN _HAMLET_.

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

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.

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From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _ROMEO AND JULIET_; ON _THE TAMING OF THE SHREW_; ON _THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA_; ON _KING RICHARD THE THIRD_; ON _KING RICHARD THE SECOND_; ON _KING HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS I.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _ROMEO AND JULIET_; ON _THE TAMING OF THE SHREW_; ON _THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA_; ON _KING RICHARD THE THIRD_; ON _KING RICHARD THE SECOND_; ON _KING HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS I.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading & II._; ON _THE MERCHANT OF VENICE_, AND ON _HAMLET_—DISSERTATION ON THE _AGENCY_ OF _SPIRITS_ AND _APPARITIONS_, AND ON THE _GHOST_ IN _HAMLET_.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

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

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _ROMEO AND JULIET_; ON _THE TAMING OF THE SHREW_; ON _THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA_; ON _KING RICHARD THE THIRD_; ON _KING RICHARD THE SECOND_; ON _KING HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS I.

an event that happens

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _ROMEO AND JULIET_; ON _THE TAMING OF THE SHREW_; ON _THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA_; ON _KING RICHARD THE THIRD_; ON _KING RICHARD THE SECOND_; ON _KING HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS I.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _ROMEO AND JULIET_; ON _THE TAMING OF THE SHREW_; ON _THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA_; ON _KING RICHARD THE THIRD_; ON _KING RICHARD THE SECOND_; ON _KING HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS I.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.

the local environment

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _ROMEO AND JULIET_; ON _THE TAMING OF THE SHREW_; ON _THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA_; ON _KING RICHARD THE THIRD_; ON _KING RICHARD THE SECOND_; ON _KING HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS I.

an amount of time

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.

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From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

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From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _ROMEO AND JULIET_; ON _THE TAMING OF THE SHREW_; ON _THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA_; ON _KING RICHARD THE THIRD_; ON _KING RICHARD THE SECOND_; ON _KING HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS I.

an ardent male lover

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _ROMEO AND JULIET_; ON _THE TAMING OF THE SHREW_; ON _THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA_; ON _KING RICHARD THE THIRD_; ON _KING RICHARD THE SECOND_; ON _KING HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS I.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _ROMEO AND JULIET_; ON _THE TAMING OF THE SHREW_; ON _THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA_; ON _KING RICHARD THE THIRD_; ON _KING RICHARD THE SECOND_; ON _KING HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS I.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _ROMEO AND JULIET_; ON _THE TAMING OF THE SHREW_; ON _THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA_; ON _KING RICHARD THE THIRD_; ON _KING RICHARD THE SECOND_; ON _KING HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS I.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading & II._; ON _THE MERCHANT OF VENICE_, AND ON _HAMLET_—DISSERTATION ON THE _AGENCY_ OF _SPIRITS_ AND _APPARITIONS_, AND ON THE _GHOST_ IN _HAMLET_.

-ing form of “tame” — correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _ROMEO AND JULIET_; ON _THE TAMING OF THE SHREW_; ON _THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA_; ON _KING RICHARD THE THIRD_; ON _KING RICHARD THE SECOND_; ON _KING HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS I.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

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

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _ROMEO AND JULIET_; ON _THE TAMING OF THE SHREW_; ON _THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA_; ON _KING RICHARD THE THIRD_; ON _KING RICHARD THE SECOND_; ON _KING HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS I.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _ROMEO AND JULIET_; ON _THE TAMING OF THE SHREW_; ON _THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA_; ON _KING RICHARD THE THIRD_; ON _KING RICHARD THE SECOND_; ON _KING HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS I.

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

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.

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

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _ROMEO AND JULIET_; ON _THE TAMING OF THE SHREW_; ON _THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA_; ON _KING RICHARD THE THIRD_; ON _KING RICHARD THE SECOND_; ON _KING HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS I.

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

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

From this reading & II._; ON _THE MERCHANT OF VENICE_, AND ON _HAMLET_—DISSERTATION ON THE _AGENCY_ OF _SPIRITS_ AND _APPARITIONS_, AND ON THE _GHOST_ IN _HAMLET_.

a city in Veneto on the River Adige

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _ROMEO AND JULIET_; ON _THE TAMING OF THE SHREW_; ON _THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA_; ON _KING RICHARD THE THIRD_; ON _KING RICHARD THE SECOND_; ON _KING HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS I.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

careful consideration

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

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

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading In endeavouring to ascertain the chronological series of our author's plays, we must ever hold in mind, that, in general, nothing more than _a choice of probabilities_ is before us, and that, whilst weighing their preponderancy, the slightest additional circumstance, so equally are they sometimes balanced, may turn the scale.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It appears to us, that an occurrence of this kind will be found to point out, more accurately than hitherto, the precise period to which the _first_ sketch of the following tragedy may be ascribed.