1580
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From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
1602
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From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
1611
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From this reading "The Duchess of Malfi" was published in 1623, but the date of writing may have been as early as 1611.
1623
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From this reading "The Duchess of Malfi" was published in 1623, but the date of writing may have been as early as 1611.
1625
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From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Of John Webster's life almost nothing is known.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Four plays exist which he wrote alone, "The White Devil," "The Duchess of Malfi," "The Devil's Law-Case," and "Appius and Virginia."
amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/
a quantity of money
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
Appius
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From this reading Four plays exist which he wrote alone, "The White Devil," "The Duchess of Malfi," "The Devil's Law-Case," and "Appius and Virginia."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The Duchess of Malfi" was published in 1623, but the date of writing may have been as early as 1611.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "The Duchess of Malfi" was published in 1623, but the date of writing may have been as early as 1611.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The Duchess of Malfi" was published in 1623, but the date of writing may have been as early as 1611.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
collaboratingverbUS /kəˈlæbəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “collaborate” — work together on a common enterprise of project
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
collaborationnounUS /kəˌlæbərˈeɪʃən/
act of working jointly
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
conjecturaladjective
based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
contradictverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkt/
be in contradiction with
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
datenounUS /deɪt/
the specified day of the month
From this reading "The Duchess of Malfi" was published in 1623, but the date of writing may have been as early as 1611.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
DevilnounUS /ˈdevəl/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Four plays exist which he wrote alone, "The White Devil," "The Duchess of Malfi," "The Devil's Law-Case," and "Appius and Virginia."
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Four plays exist which he wrote alone, "The White Devil," "The Duchess of Malfi," "The Devil's Law-Case," and "Appius and Virginia."
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading Four plays exist which he wrote alone, "The White Devil," "The Duchess of Malfi," "The Devil's Law-Case," and "Appius and Virginia."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "The Duchess of Malfi" was published in 1623, but the date of writing may have been as early as 1611.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading Four plays exist which he wrote alone, "The White Devil," "The Duchess of Malfi," "The Devil's Law-Case," and "Appius and Virginia."
factsnounUS /fækts/
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
FournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four plays exist which he wrote alone, "The White Devil," "The Duchess of Malfi," "The Devil's Law-Case," and "Appius and Virginia."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
Henslowe
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From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
inferencesnounUS /ˈɪnfərensɪz/
plural of “inference” — the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of John Webster's life almost nothing is known.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Of John Webster's life almost nothing is known.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Of John Webster's life almost nothing is known.
Law-Case
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From this reading Four plays exist which he wrote alone, "The White Devil," "The Duchess of Malfi," "The Devil's Law-Case," and "Appius and Virginia."
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Of John Webster's life almost nothing is known.
Malfi
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From this reading Four plays exist which he wrote alone, "The White Devil," "The Duchess of Malfi," "The Devil's Law-Case," and "Appius and Virginia."
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "The Duchess of Malfi" was published in 1623, but the date of writing may have been as early as 1611.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Of John Webster's life almost nothing is known.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of John Webster's life almost nothing is known.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading "The Duchess of Malfi" was published in 1623, but the date of writing may have been as early as 1611.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
showsnounUS /ʃoʊz/
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Four plays exist which he wrote alone, "The White Devil," "The Duchess of Malfi," "The Devil's Law-Case," and "Appius and Virginia."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading The first notice of Webster so far discovered shows that he was collaborating in the production of plays for the theatrical manager, Henslowe, in 1602, and of such collaboration he seems to have done a considerable amount.
Webster'snounUS /ˈwebstərz/
possessive form of “webster” — English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading Of John Webster's life almost nothing is known.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The dates 1580-1625 given for his birth and death are conjectural inferences, about which the best that can be said is that no known facts contradict them.
WhitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Four plays exist which he wrote alone, "The White Devil," "The Duchess of Malfi," "The Devil's Law-Case," and "Appius and Virginia."
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading "The Duchess of Malfi" was published in 1623, but the date of writing may have been as early as 1611.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Four plays exist which he wrote alone, "The White Devil," "The Duchess of Malfi," "The Devil's Law-Case," and "Appius and Virginia."
