Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

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

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

a radioactive element of the actinide series; found in uranium ores

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading A Drama, he feels, should not aim at the inculcation of any definite maxim; the moral of it lies in the action and the character.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading A Drama, he feels, should not aim at the inculcation of any definite maxim; the moral of it lies in the action and the character.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

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

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A Drama, he feels, should not aim at the inculcation of any definite maxim; the moral of it lies in the action and the character.

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

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

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

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A Drama, he feels, should not aim at the inculcation of any definite maxim; the moral of it lies in the action and the character.

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

From this reading It must be drawn out of them by the heart and experience of the reader, not forced upon him by the author.

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

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The men and women whom he presents are not to be his spokesmen; they are to utter themselves freely in such language, grave or mirthful, as best expresses what they feel and what they are.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

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From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

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

From this reading A Drama, he feels, should not aim at the inculcation of any definite maxim; the moral of it lies in the action and the character.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading A Drama, he feels, should not aim at the inculcation of any definite maxim; the moral of it lies in the action and the character.

be different

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

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

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading It must be drawn out of them by the heart and experience of the reader, not forced upon him by the author.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

(computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading It must be drawn out of them by the heart and experience of the reader, not forced upon him by the author.

plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

From this reading The men and women whom he presents are not to be his spokesmen; they are to utter themselves freely in such language, grave or mirthful, as best expresses what they feel and what they are.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading The men and women whom he presents are not to be his spokesmen; they are to utter themselves freely in such language, grave or mirthful, as best expresses what they feel and what they are.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading A Drama, he feels, should not aim at the inculcation of any definite maxim; the moral of it lies in the action and the character.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading It must be drawn out of them by the heart and experience of the reader, not forced upon him by the author.

in a free manner

From this reading The men and women whom he presents are not to be his spokesmen; they are to utter themselves freely in such language, grave or mirthful, as best expresses what they feel and what they are.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

death of a person

From this reading The men and women whom he presents are not to be his spokesmen; they are to utter themselves freely in such language, grave or mirthful, as best expresses what they feel and what they are.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

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

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

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

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It must be drawn out of them by the heart and experience of the reader, not forced upon him by the author.

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

From this reading It must be drawn out of them by the heart and experience of the reader, not forced upon him by the author.

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

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

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From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

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

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition

From this reading A Drama, he feels, should not aim at the inculcation of any definite maxim; the moral of it lies in the action and the character.

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

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading The men and women whom he presents are not to be his spokesmen; they are to utter themselves freely in such language, grave or mirthful, as best expresses what they feel and what they are.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading A Drama, he feels, should not aim at the inculcation of any definite maxim; the moral of it lies in the action and the character.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading A Drama, he feels, should not aim at the inculcation of any definite maxim; the moral of it lies in the action and the character.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men and women whom he presents are not to be his spokesmen; they are to utter themselves freely in such language, grave or mirthful, as best expresses what they feel and what they are.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading The men and women whom he presents are not to be his spokesmen; they are to utter themselves freely in such language, grave or mirthful, as best expresses what they feel and what they are.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading A Drama, he feels, should not aim at the inculcation of any definite maxim; the moral of it lies in the action and the character.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must be drawn out of them by the heart and experience of the reader, not forced upon him by the author.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The men and women whom he presents are not to be his spokesmen; they are to utter themselves freely in such language, grave or mirthful, as best expresses what they feel and what they are.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It must be drawn out of them by the heart and experience of the reader, not forced upon him by the author.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

by chance

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading The men and women whom he presents are not to be his spokesmen; they are to utter themselves freely in such language, grave or mirthful, as best expresses what they feel and what they are.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It must be drawn out of them by the heart and experience of the reader, not forced upon him by the author.

plural of “requirement” — required activity

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

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

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

plural of “spokesman” — a male spokesperson

From this reading The men and women whom he presents are not to be his spokesmen; they are to utter themselves freely in such language, grave or mirthful, as best expresses what they feel and what they are.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The men and women whom he presents are not to be his spokesmen; they are to utter themselves freely in such language, grave or mirthful, as best expresses what they feel and what they are.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

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

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It must be drawn out of them by the heart and experience of the reader, not forced upon him by the author.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

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

From this reading The men and women whom he presents are not to be his spokesmen; they are to utter themselves freely in such language, grave or mirthful, as best expresses what they feel and what they are.

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

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

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

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

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

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

recorded for broadcast

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It must be drawn out of them by the heart and experience of the reader, not forced upon him by the author.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading The men and women whom he presents are not to be his spokesmen; they are to utter themselves freely in such language, grave or mirthful, as best expresses what they feel and what they are.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The men and women whom he presents are not to be his spokesmen; they are to utter themselves freely in such language, grave or mirthful, as best expresses what they feel and what they are.

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

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

which person or people

From this reading He has learnt from our Great Masters that it should exhibit human beings engaged in some earnest struggle, certain outward aspects of which may possibly be a spectacle for the amusement of idlers, but which in itself is for the study and the sympathy of those who are struggling themselves.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The men and women whom he presents are not to be his spokesmen; they are to utter themselves freely in such language, grave or mirthful, as best expresses what they feel and what they are.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The men and women whom he presents are not to be his spokesmen; they are to utter themselves freely in such language, grave or mirthful, as best expresses what they feel and what they are.

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

From this reading Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk The writer of this play does not differ with his countrymen generally, as to the nature and requirements of a Drama.