Chapter XXX

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From this reading 217._) ON MR KEAN’S IAGO MR.

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

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

a theatrical performer

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am, Sir, your humble servant, H.

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

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

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

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book

From this reading APPENDIX II (_See note to p.

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

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

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

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

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

the quality of not being careful or taking pains

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

someone who communicates by means of letters

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

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

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

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From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

communicated in words

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

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From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

a gay feeling

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading I am, Sir, your humble servant, H.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

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

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

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

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading I am, Sir, your humble servant, H.

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

From this reading I am, Sir, your humble servant, H.

the villain in William Shakespeare's tragedy who tricked Othello into murdering his wife

From this reading 217._) ON MR KEAN’S IAGO MR.

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

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

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

From this reading APPENDIX II (_See note to p.

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

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

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

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare's great tragic characters (1789-1833)

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

possessive form of “kean” — English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare's great tragic characters (1789-1833)

From this reading 217._) ON MR KEAN’S IAGO MR.

dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

a form of address for a man

From this reading 217._) ON MR KEAN’S IAGO MR.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

a brief written record

From this reading APPENDIX II (_See note to p.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

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

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 217._) ON MR KEAN’S IAGO MR.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

above and across; more than

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading APPENDIX II (_See note to p.

seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading APPENDIX II (_See note to p.

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

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading I am, Sir, your humble servant, H.

establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

term of address for a man

From this reading I am, Sir, your humble servant, H.

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

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

express a supposition

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

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

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

of or relating to the theater

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

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

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

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

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

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

From this reading APPENDIX II (_See note to p.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

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

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

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

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

which person or people

From this reading In some respects, your Correspondent seems to have mistaken what I have said; for he observes that I have entered into an analysis to shew, ‘that _Iago_ is a malignant being, who hates his fellow-creatures, and doats on mischief and crime as the best means of annoying the objects of his hate.’

in the company of; together with

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading EXAMINER,—I was not at all aware that in the remarks which I offered on Mr. Kean’s _Iago_ my opinions would clash with those already expressed by the respectable writer of the Theatrical Examiner: for I did not mean to object to ‘the gay and careless air which Mr. Kean threw over his representation of that arch villain,’ but to its being nothing but carelessness and gaiety; and I thought it perfectly consistent with a high degree of admiration of this extraordinary actor, to suppose that he might have carried an ingenious and original idea of the character to a paradoxical extreme.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I am, Sir, your humble servant, H.