the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading "But there is something not natural in this everlasting _acting_; we want the real man."
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Cibber was his own Foppington, with almost as much wit as Vanburgh could add to it.
adventitiousadjective
associated by chance and not an integral part
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
(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 Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Cibber was his own Foppington, with almost as much wit as Vanburgh could add to it.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading What if it is the nature of some men to be highly artificial?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cibber was his own Foppington, with almost as much wit as Vanburgh could add to it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What if it is the nature of some men to be highly artificial?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But there is something not natural in this everlasting _acting_; we want the real man."
cannot
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From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
Cibber
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From this reading Cibber was his own Foppington, with almost as much wit as Vanburgh could add to it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Cibber was his own Foppington, with almost as much wit as Vanburgh could add to it.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading "But there is something not natural in this everlasting _acting_; we want the real man."
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The fault is least reprehensible in _players_.
Foppington
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From this reading Cibber was his own Foppington, with almost as much wit as Vanburgh could add to it.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading What if it is the nature of some men to be highly artificial?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cibber was his own Foppington, with almost as much wit as Vanburgh could add to it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What if it is the nature of some men to be highly artificial?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But there is something not natural in this everlasting _acting_; we want the real man."
inconsistentlyadverb
without showing consistency
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But there is something not natural in this everlasting _acting_; we want the real man."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The fault is least reprehensible in _players_.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "But there is something not natural in this everlasting _acting_; we want the real man."
the force of workers available
From this reading What if it is the nature of some men to be highly artificial?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Cibber was his own Foppington, with almost as much wit as Vanburgh could add to it.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading "But there is something not natural in this everlasting _acting_; we want the real man."
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading What if it is the nature of some men to be highly artificial?
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But there is something not natural in this everlasting _acting_; we want the real man."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What if it is the nature of some men to be highly artificial?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Cibber was his own Foppington, with almost as much wit as Vanburgh could add to it.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The fault is least reprehensible in _players_.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "But there is something not natural in this everlasting _acting_; we want the real man."
reprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈhensəbəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading The fault is least reprehensible in _players_.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
be seated
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "But there is something not natural in this everlasting _acting_; we want the real man."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But there is something not natural in this everlasting _acting_; we want the real man."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "But there is something not natural in this everlasting _acting_; we want the real man."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But there is something not natural in this everlasting _acting_; we want the real man."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What if it is the nature of some men to be highly artificial?
trappingsnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋz/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
Vanburgh
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From this reading Cibber was his own Foppington, with almost as much wit as Vanburgh could add to it.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "But there is something not natural in this everlasting _acting_; we want the real man."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cibber was his own Foppington, with almost as much wit as Vanburgh could add to it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But there is something not natural in this everlasting _acting_; we want the real man."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What if it is the nature of some men to be highly artificial?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Cibber was his own Foppington, with almost as much wit as Vanburgh could add to it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cibber was his own Foppington, with almost as much wit as Vanburgh could add to it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Are you quite sure that it is not the man himself, whom you cannot, or will not see, under some adventitious trappings, which, nevertheless, sit not at all inconsistently upon him?
