1593
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From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
1600
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From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
1606
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From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
3
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From this reading 3.
4
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From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Influence of Robin Goodfellow and of Popular Legend_ A constant element of the popular demonology was the belief in the kobold or elfish sprite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Influence of Robin Goodfellow and of Popular Legend_ A constant element of the popular demonology was the belief in the kobold or elfish sprite.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This figure appears in the mysteries in the shape of Titivillus, but is not found in the moralities.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading The last of these especially approaches Jonson’s conception.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
BeguiledadjectiveUS /bɪˈɡaɪld/
filled with wonder and delight
From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading _The Influence of Robin Goodfellow and of Popular Legend_ A constant element of the popular demonology was the belief in the kobold or elfish sprite.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This figure appears in the mysteries in the shape of Titivillus, but is not found in the moralities.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
ColliernounUS /ˈkɑːljər/
someone who works in a coal mine
From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
comediesnounUS /ˈkɑːmədiz/
plural of “comedy” — light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading The last of these especially approaches Jonson’s conception.
unvarying in nature
From this reading _The Influence of Robin Goodfellow and of Popular Legend_ A constant element of the popular demonology was the belief in the kobold or elfish sprite.
Croyden
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From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
demonology
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From this reading _The Influence of Robin Goodfellow and of Popular Legend_ A constant element of the popular demonology was the belief in the kobold or elfish sprite.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading _The Influence of Robin Goodfellow and of Popular Legend_ A constant element of the popular demonology was the belief in the kobold or elfish sprite.
elfishadjectiveUS /ˈelfɪʃ/
usually good-naturedly mischievous
From this reading _The Influence of Robin Goodfellow and of Popular Legend_ A constant element of the popular demonology was the belief in the kobold or elfish sprite.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The last of these especially approaches Jonson’s conception.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading This figure appears in the mysteries in the shape of Titivillus, but is not found in the moralities.
set up or found
From this reading This figure appears in the mysteries in the shape of Titivillus, but is not found in the moralities.
Goodfellow
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From this reading _The Influence of Robin Goodfellow and of Popular Legend_ A constant element of the popular demonology was the belief in the kobold or elfish sprite.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Influence of Robin Goodfellow and of Popular Legend_ A constant element of the popular demonology was the belief in the kobold or elfish sprite.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading _The Influence of Robin Goodfellow and of Popular Legend_ A constant element of the popular demonology was the belief in the kobold or elfish sprite.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This figure appears in the mysteries in the shape of Titivillus, but is not found in the moralities.
Jonson's
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From this reading The last of these especially approaches Jonson’s conception.
kobold
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From this reading _The Influence of Robin Goodfellow and of Popular Legend_ A constant element of the popular demonology was the belief in the kobold or elfish sprite.
immediately past
From this reading The last of these especially approaches Jonson’s conception.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
LegendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading _The Influence of Robin Goodfellow and of Popular Legend_ A constant element of the popular demonology was the belief in the kobold or elfish sprite.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
MidsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
moralities
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From this reading This figure appears in the mysteries in the shape of Titivillus, but is not found in the moralities.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading This figure appears in the mysteries in the shape of Titivillus, but is not found in the moralities.
Night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This figure appears in the mysteries in the shape of Titivillus, but is not found in the moralities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Influence of Robin Goodfellow and of Popular Legend_ A constant element of the popular demonology was the belief in the kobold or elfish sprite.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _The Influence of Robin Goodfellow and of Popular Legend_ A constant element of the popular demonology was the belief in the kobold or elfish sprite.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading _The Influence of Robin Goodfellow and of Popular Legend_ A constant element of the popular demonology was the belief in the kobold or elfish sprite.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading _The Influence of Robin Goodfellow and of Popular Legend_ A constant element of the popular demonology was the belief in the kobold or elfish sprite.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading This figure appears in the mysteries in the shape of Titivillus, but is not found in the moralities.
spritenounUS /spraɪt/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading _The Influence of Robin Goodfellow and of Popular Legend_ A constant element of the popular demonology was the belief in the kobold or elfish sprite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Influence of Robin Goodfellow and of Popular Legend_ A constant element of the popular demonology was the belief in the kobold or elfish sprite.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The last of these especially approaches Jonson’s conception.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This figure appears in the mysteries in the shape of Titivillus, but is not found in the moralities.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
Titivillus
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From this reading This figure appears in the mysteries in the shape of Titivillus, but is not found in the moralities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Influence of Robin Goodfellow and of Popular Legend_ A constant element of the popular demonology was the belief in the kobold or elfish sprite.
WilyadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪli/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Robin Goodfellow, however, makes his appearance in at least three comedies, _Midsummer Night’s Dream_, 1593-4, _Grim, the Collier of Croyden_, c 1600, and _Wily Beguiled_, 1606.
