Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading In publishing this tragedy, I do but challenge myself that liberty, which other men have taken before me; not that I affect praise by it, for, nos hæc novimus esse nihil, only since it was acted in so

have an effect upon

From this reading In publishing this tragedy, I do but challenge myself that liberty, which other men have taken before me; not that I affect praise by it, for, nos hæc novimus esse nihil, only since it was acted in so

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

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plural of “ass” — the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

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of or relating to the process of hearing

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earlier than; in front of

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being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading dull a time of winter, presented in so open and black a theatre, that it wanted (that which is the only grace and setting-out of a tragedy) a full and understanding auditory; and that since that time I

Bound written or printed works.

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

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showing who or what does the action

From this reading In publishing this tragedy, I do but challenge myself that liberty, which other men have taken before me; not that I affect praise by it, for, nos hæc novimus esse nihil, only since it was acted in so

take exception to

From this reading In publishing this tragedy, I do but challenge myself that liberty, which other men have taken before me; not that I affect praise by it, for, nos hæc novimus esse nihil, only since it was acted in so

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

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freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading with this confidence:

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From this reading Nec rhoncos metues maligniorum, Nec scombris tunicas dabis molestas.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

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lacking in liveliness or animation

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From this reading In publishing this tragedy, I do but challenge myself that liberty, which other men have taken before me; not that I affect praise by it, for, nos hæc novimus esse nihil, only since it was acted in so

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In publishing this tragedy, I do but challenge myself that liberty, which other men have taken before me; not that I affect praise by it, for, nos hæc novimus esse nihil, only since it was acted in so

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

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applying to all or most members of a category or group

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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

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(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In publishing this tragedy, I do but challenge myself that liberty, which other men have taken before me; not that I affect praise by it, for, nos hæc novimus esse nihil, only since it was acted in so

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From this reading In publishing this tragedy, I do but challenge myself that liberty, which other men have taken before me; not that I affect praise by it, for, nos hæc novimus esse nihil, only since it was acted in so

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

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uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

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

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address a question to and expect an answer from

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

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading In publishing this tragedy, I do but challenge myself that liberty, which other men have taken before me; not that I affect praise by it, for, nos hæc novimus esse nihil, only since it was acted in so

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From this reading Nec rhoncos metues maligniorum, Nec scombris tunicas dabis molestas.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In publishing this tragedy, I do but challenge myself that liberty, which other men have taken before me; not that I affect praise by it, for, nos hæc novimus esse nihil, only since it was acted in so

the force of workers available

From this reading In publishing this tragedy, I do but challenge myself that liberty, which other men have taken before me; not that I affect praise by it, for, nos hæc novimus esse nihil, only since it was acted in so

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From this reading Nec rhoncos metues maligniorum, Nec scombris tunicas dabis molestas.

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From this reading Nec rhoncos metues maligniorum, Nec scombris tunicas dabis molestas.

used to form the superlative

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used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading In publishing this tragedy, I do but challenge myself that liberty, which other men have taken before me; not that I affect praise by it, for, nos hæc novimus esse nihil, only since it was acted in so

an acute inflammatory disease occurring in the intestines of premature infants; necrosis of intestinal tissue may follow

From this reading Nec rhoncos metues maligniorum, Nec scombris tunicas dabis molestas.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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(Latin) nil; nothing (as used by a sheriff after an unsuccessful effort to serve a writ)

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From this reading In publishing this tragedy, I do but challenge myself that liberty, which other men have taken before me; not that I affect praise by it, for, nos hæc novimus esse nihil, only since it was acted in so

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In publishing this tragedy, I do but challenge myself that liberty, which other men have taken before me; not that I affect praise by it, for, nos hæc novimus esse nihil, only since it was acted in so

widely known and esteemed

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From this reading In publishing this tragedy, I do but challenge myself that liberty, which other men have taken before me; not that I affect praise by it, for, nos hæc novimus esse nihil, only since it was acted in so

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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and nothing more

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To move from a closed position.

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

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plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of

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an expression of approval and commendation

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give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

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appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

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From this reading Nec rhoncos metues maligniorum, Nec scombris tunicas dabis molestas.

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From this reading Nec rhoncos metues maligniorum, Nec scombris tunicas dabis molestas.

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plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

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from a time in the past until now

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for that reason; with the result that

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plural of “stationer” — a merchant who sells writing materials and office supplies

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understood in a certain way; made sense of

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In publishing this tragedy, I do but challenge myself that liberty, which other men have taken before me; not that I affect praise by it, for, nos hæc novimus esse nihil, only since it was acted in so

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

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a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

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belonging to the people or things already mentioned

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

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

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an instance or single occasion for some event

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

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an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

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From this reading Nec rhoncos metues maligniorum, Nec scombris tunicas dabis molestas.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

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the act of using

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a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

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the activity of making visits

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desired or wished for or sought

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

From this reading In publishing this tragedy, I do but challenge myself that liberty, which other men have taken before me; not that I affect praise by it, for, nos hæc novimus esse nihil, only since it was acted in so

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

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which person or people

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the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

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in the company of; together with

From this reading with this confidence: