Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

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

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

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

From this reading The "Spanish Friar," our author's most successful comedy, succeeded "Troilus and Cressida."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

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

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

achieved or reached

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

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

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

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

From this reading The "Spanish Friar," our author's most successful comedy, succeeded "Troilus and Cressida."

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

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

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

for a short time

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

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From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

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

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

a clergyman or other person in religious orders

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading The "Spanish Friar," our author's most successful comedy, succeeded "Troilus and Cressida."

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

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From this reading The "Spanish Friar," our author's most successful comedy, succeeded "Troilus and Cressida."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

offensive to the mind

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

(Roman Catholic Church) Spanish priest who founded an order whose members became known as Dominicans or Black Friars (circa 1170-1221)

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

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From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

third-person singular of “embody” — represent in bodily form

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

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From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

past form of “evince” — give expression to

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

plural of “fanatic” — a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading The "Spanish Friar," our author's most successful comedy, succeeded "Troilus and Cressida."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

habitual eating to excess

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

in a joyous manner

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

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

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

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

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

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

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

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

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

an irritable petulant feeling

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

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

From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

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From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

the quality of being deliberately mean

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The "Spanish Friar," our author's most successful comedy, succeeded "Troilus and Cressida."

absolutely essential

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

and nothing more

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

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

From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The "Spanish Friar," our author's most successful comedy, succeeded "Troilus and Cressida."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

literature in metrical form

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

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From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

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

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

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

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

the act of doing or performing again

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

of or relating to or supporting Romanism

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

except for; apart from

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

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From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading The "Spanish Friar," our author's most successful comedy, succeeded "Troilus and Cressida."

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The "Spanish Friar," our author's most successful comedy, succeeded "Troilus and Cressida."

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading The "Spanish Friar," our author's most successful comedy, succeeded "Troilus and Cressida."

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

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

From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

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

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

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

From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

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From this reading The "Spanish Friar," our author's most successful comedy, succeeded "Troilus and Cressida."

a fact that has been verified

From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

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From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

widely or fully known

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

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

From this reading Without repeating the remarks which are prefixed to the play in the present edition,[34] we may briefly notice, that in the tragic scenes our author has attained that better strain of dramatic poetry which he afterwards evinced in "Sebastian."

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading The gluttony, avarice, debauchery, and meanness of Dominic are qualified with the talent and wit necessary to save him from being utterly detestable; and, from the beginning to the end of the piece, these qualities are so happily tinged with insolence hypocrisy, and irritability, that they cannot be mistaken for the avarice, debauchery, gluttony, and meanness of any other profession than that of a bad churchman.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the comic part, the well-known character of Father Dominic, though the conception only embodies the abstract idea which the ignorant and prejudiced fanatics of the day formed to themselves of a Romish priest, is brought out and illustrated with peculiar spirit.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, _Magna est veritas, et praevalebit_.