Chapter VIII

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From this reading Of the plays enumerated by Meres, in September, 1598, only two remain to be noticed in this portion of our work, namely, _King John_ and _Love's Labour's Wonne_:— 16.

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From this reading Of the plays enumerated by Meres, in September, 1598, only two remain to be noticed in this portion of our work, namely, _King John_ and _Love's Labour's Wonne_:— 16.

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

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

how long something has existed

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

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From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

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

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

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

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

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

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

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

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

the two together, not just one

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

of short duration or distance

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Of the plays enumerated by Meres, in September, 1598, only two remain to be noticed in this portion of our work, namely, _King John_ and _Love's Labour's Wonne_:— 16.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

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From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

relating to or arranged according to temporal order

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

pressed tightly together

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

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From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

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From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

plural of “decision” — the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

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

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

turn aside; turn away from

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

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

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

past form of “enumerate” — specify individually

From this reading Of the plays enumerated by Meres, in September, 1598, only two remain to be noticed in this portion of our work, namely, _King John_ and _Love's Labour's Wonne_:— 16.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

yet to be or coming

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

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 _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

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

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

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

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

a single distinct event

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

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From this reading Of the plays enumerated by Meres, in September, 1598, only two remain to be noticed in this portion of our work, namely, _King John_ and _Love's Labour's Wonne_:— 16.

mourned or grieved for

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Of the plays enumerated by Meres, in September, 1598, only two remain to be noticed in this portion of our work, namely, _King John_ and _Love's Labour's Wonne_:— 16.

king of Scotland (died in 1057)

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

the act of managing something

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

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From this reading Of the plays enumerated by Meres, in September, 1598, only two remain to be noticed in this portion of our work, namely, _King John_ and _Love's Labour's Wonne_:— 16.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

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

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

as follows

From this reading Of the plays enumerated by Meres, in September, 1598, only two remain to be noticed in this portion of our work, namely, _King John_ and _Love's Labour's Wonne_:— 16.

absolutely essential

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Of the plays enumerated by Meres, in September, 1598, only two remain to be noticed in this portion of our work, namely, _King John_ and _Love's Labour's Wonne_:— 16.

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

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

and nothing more

From this reading Of the plays enumerated by Meres, in September, 1598, only two remain to be noticed in this portion of our work, namely, _King John_ and _Love's Labour's Wonne_:— 16.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

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

From this reading Of the plays enumerated by Meres, in September, 1598, only two remain to be noticed in this portion of our work, namely, _King John_ and _Love's Labour's Wonne_:— 16.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Of the plays enumerated by Meres, in September, 1598, only two remain to be noticed in this portion of our work, namely, _King John_ and _Love's Labour's Wonne_:— 16.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Of the plays enumerated by Meres, in September, 1598, only two remain to be noticed in this portion of our work, namely, _King John_ and _Love's Labour's Wonne_:— 16.

-ing form of “reserve” — hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Of the plays enumerated by Meres, in September, 1598, only two remain to be noticed in this portion of our work, namely, _King John_ and _Love's Labour's Wonne_:— 16.

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

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

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

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

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

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

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

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

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

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

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

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

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

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

precisely as stated

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

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

From this reading That this part of our subject, therefore, may be as compressed as possible, we shall, in future, be very brief in offering a determination between the decisions of the two previous chronologers, reserving a somewhat larger space for the few instances in which it may be thought necessary to deviate from both.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We are well aware, that, to many of our readers, the chronological discussion incident to a new arrangement, will be lamented as tedious and uninteresting; the more so, as nothing absolutely certain can be expected as the result.

a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

the art of sorcery

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.

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

From this reading Of the plays enumerated by Meres, in September, 1598, only two remain to be noticed in this portion of our work, namely, _King John_ and _Love's Labour's Wonne_:— 16.

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

From this reading Of the plays enumerated by Meres, in September, 1598, only two remain to be noticed in this portion of our work, namely, _King John_ and _Love's Labour's Wonne_:— 16.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading OBSERVATIONS ON _KING JOHN_; ON _ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL_; ON _KING HENRY THE FIFTH_; ON _MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING_; ON _AS YOU LIKE IT_; ON _MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR_; ON _TROILUS AND CRESSIDA_; ON _HENRY THE EIGHTH_; ON _TIMON OF ATHENS_; ON _MEASURE FOR MEASURE_; ON _KING LEAR_; ON _CYMBELINE_; ON _MACBETH_.—DISSERTATION ON THE _POPULAR BELIEF IN WITCHCRAFT_ DURING THE AGE OF SHAKSPEARE, AND ON HIS MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUPERSTITION IN THE TRAGEDY OF _MACBETH_.