1562
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From this reading THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAGEDY In this chapter the development of tragedy is to be traced from 1562, the year of the production of "Gorboduc," to about 1587, the beginning of Marlowe's career.
1587
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From this reading THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAGEDY In this chapter the development of tragedy is to be traced from 1562, the year of the production of "Gorboduc," to about 1587, the beginning of Marlowe's career.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Reference has been made to some of the changes that had been working a transformation from the conditions of the popular performance of the religious drama in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAGEDY In this chapter the development of tragedy is to be traced from 1562, the year of the production of "Gorboduc," to about 1587, the beginning of Marlowe's career.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our knowledge of the drama during this period is scanty, and there are few extant tragedies or plays resembling tragedy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our knowledge of the drama during this period is scanty, and there are few extant tragedies or plays resembling tragedy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before examining these plays with the detail which their historical position demands, it will be necessary first to glance at the theatrical conditions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAGEDY In this chapter the development of tragedy is to be traced from 1562, the year of the production of "Gorboduc," to about 1587, the beginning of Marlowe's career.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Reference has been made to some of the changes that had been working a transformation from the conditions of the popular performance of the religious drama in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before examining these plays with the detail which their historical position demands, it will be necessary first to glance at the theatrical conditions.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAGEDY In this chapter the development of tragedy is to be traced from 1562, the year of the production of "Gorboduc," to about 1587, the beginning of Marlowe's career.
BEGINNINGSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋz/
plural of “beginning” — the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAGEDY In this chapter the development of tragedy is to be traced from 1562, the year of the production of "Gorboduc," to about 1587, the beginning of Marlowe's career.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAGEDY In this chapter the development of tragedy is to be traced from 1562, the year of the production of "Gorboduc," to about 1587, the beginning of Marlowe's career.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading Reference has been made to some of the changes that had been working a transformation from the conditions of the popular performance of the religious drama in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Reference has been made to some of the changes that had been working a transformation from the conditions of the popular performance of the religious drama in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAGEDY In this chapter the development of tragedy is to be traced from 1562, the year of the production of "Gorboduc," to about 1587, the beginning of Marlowe's career.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Before examining these plays with the detail which their historical position demands, it will be necessary first to glance at the theatrical conditions.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Before examining these plays with the detail which their historical position demands, it will be necessary first to glance at the theatrical conditions.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Before examining these plays with the detail which their historical position demands, it will be necessary first to glance at the theatrical conditions.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAGEDY In this chapter the development of tragedy is to be traced from 1562, the year of the production of "Gorboduc," to about 1587, the beginning of Marlowe's career.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Our knowledge of the drama during this period is scanty, and there are few extant tragedies or plays resembling tragedy.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Our knowledge of the drama during this period is scanty, and there are few extant tragedies or plays resembling tragedy.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Before examining these plays with the detail which their historical position demands, it will be necessary first to glance at the theatrical conditions.
extantadjectiveUS /ˈekstənt/
still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
From this reading Our knowledge of the drama during this period is scanty, and there are few extant tragedies or plays resembling tragedy.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Our knowledge of the drama during this period is scanty, and there are few extant tragedies or plays resembling tragedy.
fifteenthadjectiveUS /fɪfˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position
From this reading Reference has been made to some of the changes that had been working a transformation from the conditions of the popular performance of the religious drama in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Before examining these plays with the detail which their historical position demands, it will be necessary first to glance at the theatrical conditions.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
fourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
From this reading Reference has been made to some of the changes that had been working a transformation from the conditions of the popular performance of the religious drama in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAGEDY In this chapter the development of tragedy is to be traced from 1562, the year of the production of "Gorboduc," to about 1587, the beginning of Marlowe's career.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Before examining these plays with the detail which their historical position demands, it will be necessary first to glance at the theatrical conditions.
Gorboduc
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guildsnounUS /ɡɪldz/
plural of “guild” — a formal association of people with similar interests
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Reference has been made to some of the changes that had been working a transformation from the conditions of the popular performance of the religious drama in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reference has been made to some of the changes that had been working a transformation from the conditions of the popular performance of the religious drama in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading Before examining these plays with the detail which their historical position demands, it will be necessary first to glance at the theatrical conditions.
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAGEDY In this chapter the development of tragedy is to be traced from 1562, the year of the production of "Gorboduc," to about 1587, the beginning of Marlowe's career.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAGEDY In this chapter the development of tragedy is to be traced from 1562, the year of the production of "Gorboduc," to about 1587, the beginning of Marlowe's career.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before examining these plays with the detail which their historical position demands, it will be necessary first to glance at the theatrical conditions.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Our knowledge of the drama during this period is scanty, and there are few extant tragedies or plays resembling tragedy.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Reference has been made to some of the changes that had been working a transformation from the conditions of the popular performance of the religious drama in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
Marlowe's
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absolutely essential
From this reading Before examining these plays with the detail which their historical position demands, it will be necessary first to glance at the theatrical conditions.
noblemen
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From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAGEDY In this chapter the development of tragedy is to be traced from 1562, the year of the production of "Gorboduc," to about 1587, the beginning of Marlowe's career.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Our knowledge of the drama during this period is scanty, and there are few extant tragedies or plays resembling tragedy.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our knowledge of the drama during this period is scanty, and there are few extant tragedies or plays resembling tragedy.
pageantsnounUS /ˈpædʒənts/
plural of “pageant” — an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Reference has been made to some of the changes that had been working a transformation from the conditions of the popular performance of the religious drama in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
by chance
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
an amount of time
From this reading Our knowledge of the drama during this period is scanty, and there are few extant tragedies or plays resembling tragedy.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Our knowledge of the drama during this period is scanty, and there are few extant tragedies or plays resembling tragedy.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Reference has been made to some of the changes that had been working a transformation from the conditions of the popular performance of the religious drama in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Before examining these plays with the detail which their historical position demands, it will be necessary first to glance at the theatrical conditions.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAGEDY In this chapter the development of tragedy is to be traced from 1562, the year of the production of "Gorboduc," to about 1587, the beginning of Marlowe's career.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
ReferencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Reference has been made to some of the changes that had been working a transformation from the conditions of the popular performance of the religious drama in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Reference has been made to some of the changes that had been working a transformation from the conditions of the popular performance of the religious drama in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Our knowledge of the drama during this period is scanty, and there are few extant tragedies or plays resembling tragedy.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading Our knowledge of the drama during this period is scanty, and there are few extant tragedies or plays resembling tragedy.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Reference has been made to some of the changes that had been working a transformation from the conditions of the popular performance of the religious drama in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Reference has been made to some of the changes that had been working a transformation from the conditions of the popular performance of the religious drama in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAGEDY In this chapter the development of tragedy is to be traced from 1562, the year of the production of "Gorboduc," to about 1587, the beginning of Marlowe's career.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading Before examining these plays with the detail which their historical position demands, it will be necessary first to glance at the theatrical conditions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before examining these plays with the detail which their historical position demands, it will be necessary first to glance at the theatrical conditions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Our knowledge of the drama during this period is scanty, and there are few extant tragedies or plays resembling tragedy.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Before examining these plays with the detail which their historical position demands, it will be necessary first to glance at the theatrical conditions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAGEDY In this chapter the development of tragedy is to be traced from 1562, the year of the production of "Gorboduc," to about 1587, the beginning of Marlowe's career.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through these, the drama had already to a large extent passed from the control of the guilds to that of small companies of amateur or professional actors; from the open air into the halls of noblemen or of the schools; from the large stage with its fixed stations for the different actors or the procession of pageants, to the small and perhaps improvised platform.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAGEDY In this chapter the development of tragedy is to be traced from 1562, the year of the production of "Gorboduc," to about 1587, the beginning of Marlowe's career.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAGEDY In this chapter the development of tragedy is to be traced from 1562, the year of the production of "Gorboduc," to about 1587, the beginning of Marlowe's career.
tragediesnounUS /ˈtrædʒədiz/
plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Our knowledge of the drama during this period is scanty, and there are few extant tragedies or plays resembling tragedy.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAGEDY In this chapter the development of tragedy is to be traced from 1562, the year of the production of "Gorboduc," to about 1587, the beginning of Marlowe's career.
transformationnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading Reference has been made to some of the changes that had been working a transformation from the conditions of the popular performance of the religious drama in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before examining these plays with the detail which their historical position demands, it will be necessary first to glance at the theatrical conditions.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Before examining these plays with the detail which their historical position demands, it will be necessary first to glance at the theatrical conditions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before examining these plays with the detail which their historical position demands, it will be necessary first to glance at the theatrical conditions.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Reference has been made to some of the changes that had been working a transformation from the conditions of the popular performance of the religious drama in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE BEGINNINGS OF TRAGEDY In this chapter the development of tragedy is to be traced from 1562, the year of the production of "Gorboduc," to about 1587, the beginning of Marlowe's career.
