1616
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Plays as we know them, appeared in the Folio, published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare's death in 1616.
1623
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FOLIO OF THE PLAYS, 1623.
1769
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Plays as we know them, appeared in the Folio, published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare's death in 1616.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All kinds of deception have since been practised there."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
anecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Plays as we know them, appeared in the Folio, published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare's death in 1616.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All kinds of deception have since been practised there."
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The Plays as we know them, appeared in the Folio, published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare's death in 1616.
deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading All kinds of deception have since been practised there."
at any time
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
evinceverbUS /ɪˈvɪns/
give expression to
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
fabricationnounUS /ˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃən/
a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
FOLIOnounUS /ˈfoʊliːoʊ/
the system of numbering pages
From this reading THE FOLIO OF THE PLAYS, 1623.
highest in quality
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
Halliwell-Phillipps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All kinds of deception have since been practised there."
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Plays as we know them, appeared in the Folio, published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare's death in 1616.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
intricaciesnounUS /ˈɪntrəkəsiz/
plural of “intricacy” — marked by elaborately complex detail
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
JubileenounUS /ˈdʒuːbəliː/
a special anniversary (or the celebration of it)
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading All kinds of deception have since been practised there."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Plays as we know them, appeared in the Folio, published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare's death in 1616.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
used to form the superlative
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading THE FOLIO OF THE PLAYS, 1623.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading All kinds of deception have since been practised there."
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The Plays as we know them, appeared in the Folio, published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare's death in 1616.
relicsnounUS /ˈrelɪks/
plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
ripest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
scholarshipnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The Plays as we know them, appeared in the Folio, published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare's death in 1616.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
Shakespeare'snounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːrz/
possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading All kinds of deception have since been practised there."
Stratford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Plays as we know them, appeared in the Folio, published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare's death in 1616.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All kinds of deception have since been practised there."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
up to a particular time
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Halliwell-Phillipps says: "It was not till the Jubilee of 1769 that the tendency to the fabrication of Shakespeare anecdotes and relics at Stratford Museum became manifest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The Plays as we know them, appeared in the Folio, published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare's death in 1616.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading |IT is now universally admitted that the Plays known as Shakespeare's are the greatest "Birth of Time," the most wonderful product of the human mind which the world has ever seen, that they evince the ripest classical scholarship, the most perfect knowledge of Law, and the most intimate acquaintance with all the intricacies of the highest Court life.
a late time of life
From this reading The Plays as we know them, appeared in the Folio, published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare's death in 1616.
