used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its relations with the plays of his earlier periods are therefore of especial interest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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AssnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
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Bartholomew
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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showing who or what does the action
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CandidacynounUS /ˈkændɪdəsi/
the campaign of a candidate to be elected
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at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading The results of the present editor’s study of these and other literary connections are presented, partly in the Notes, and partly in the Introduction to this book.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
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a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
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(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
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a licensed medical practitioner
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earlier in time; previously
From this reading Its relations with the plays of his earlier periods are therefore of especial interest.
EditedadjectiveUS /ˈedətəd/
improved or corrected by critical editing
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editor'snounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
possessive form of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading The results of the present editor’s study of these and other literary connections are presented, partly in the Notes, and partly in the Introduction to this book.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
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epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Its relations with the plays of his earlier periods are therefore of especial interest.
FacultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
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free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
GlossarynounUS /ˈɡlɔːsəri/
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
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GraduateverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəwət/
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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InstructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Its relations with the plays of his earlier periods are therefore of especial interest.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its relations with the plays of his earlier periods are therefore of especial interest.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
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JonsonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/
English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)
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a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading The results of the present editor’s study of these and other literary connections are presented, partly in the Notes, and partly in the Introduction to this book.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
maturitynounUS /məˈtʃʊrəti/
the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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information about recent and important events
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
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observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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and nothing more
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The results of the present editor’s study of these and other literary connections are presented, partly in the Notes, and partly in the Introduction to this book.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The results of the present editor’s study of these and other literary connections are presented, partly in the Notes, and partly in the Introduction to this book.
an amount of time
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading Its relations with the plays of his earlier periods are therefore of especial interest.
PhnounUS /ˈpiːˈeɪtʃ/
(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter
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PhilosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
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participate in games or sport
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Its relations with the plays of his earlier periods are therefore of especial interest.
poet'snounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Its relations with the plays of his earlier periods are therefore of especial interest.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The results of the present editor’s study of these and other literary connections are presented, partly in the Notes, and partly in the Introduction to this book.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
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an educational institution
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secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
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being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
StaplenounUS /ˈsteɪpəl/
(usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
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produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
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a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The results of the present editor’s study of these and other literary connections are presented, partly in the Notes, and partly in the Introduction to this book.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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for that reason; as a result
From this reading Its relations with the plays of his earlier periods are therefore of especial interest.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The results of the present editor’s study of these and other literary connections are presented, partly in the Notes, and partly in the Introduction to this book.
ThesisnounUS /ˈθiːsəs/
an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The results of the present editor’s study of these and other literary connections are presented, partly in the Notes, and partly in the Introduction to this book.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
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vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
WILLIAM
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in the company of; together with
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YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
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a late time of life
From this reading Separated by only two years from the preceding play, _Bartholomew Fair_, and by nine from the following, _The Staple of News_, the present play marks the close of an epoch in the poet’s life, the period of his vigorous maturity.
