1600
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From this reading With "Julius Caesar," about 1600, began the period of tragedies and bitter comedies, which lasted until about 1608, when he turned again to romantic comedy and tragicomedy.
1608
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From this reading With "Julius Caesar," about 1600, began the period of tragedies and bitter comedies, which lasted until about 1608, when he turned again to romantic comedy and tragicomedy.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In these main divisions and turning-points of his dramatic activity there is a correspondence with the development of the contemporary drama which we are able to mark with an approach to definiteness.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading In these main divisions and turning-points of his dramatic activity there is a correspondence with the development of the contemporary drama which we are able to mark with an approach to definiteness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading With "Julius Caesar," about 1600, began the period of tragedies and bitter comedies, which lasted until about 1608, when he turned again to romantic comedy and tragicomedy.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading In these main divisions and turning-points of his dramatic activity there is a correspondence with the development of the contemporary drama which we are able to mark with an approach to definiteness.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
anew
From this reading With "Julius Caesar," about 1600, began the period of tragedies and bitter comedies, which lasted until about 1608, when he turned again to romantic comedy and tragicomedy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In these main divisions and turning-points of his dramatic activity there is a correspondence with the development of the contemporary drama which we are able to mark with an approach to definiteness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
Andronicus
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From this reading With the exception of "Titus Andronicus" and "Romeo and Juliet," the first half of his dramatic career was devoted entirely to comedy and history.
move towards
From this reading In these main divisions and turning-points of his dramatic activity there is a correspondence with the development of the contemporary drama which we are able to mark with an approach to definiteness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In these main divisions and turning-points of his dramatic activity there is a correspondence with the development of the contemporary drama which we are able to mark with an approach to definiteness.
on or to one side
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With "Julius Caesar," about 1600, began the period of tragedies and bitter comedies, which lasted until about 1608, when he turned again to romantic comedy and tragicomedy.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading With "Julius Caesar," about 1600, began the period of tragedies and bitter comedies, which lasted until about 1608, when he turned again to romantic comedy and tragicomedy.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both romantic comedy and chronicle history had their hey-day during the dozen years that he was devoting to those species.
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading With "Julius Caesar," about 1600, began the period of tragedies and bitter comedies, which lasted until about 1608, when he turned again to romantic comedy and tragicomedy.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading With the exception of "Titus Andronicus" and "Romeo and Juliet," the first half of his dramatic career was devoted entirely to comedy and history.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading Both romantic comedy and chronicle history had their hey-day during the dozen years that he was devoting to those species.
comediesnounUS /ˈkɑːmədiz/
plural of “comedy” — light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading With "Julius Caesar," about 1600, began the period of tragedies and bitter comedies, which lasted until about 1608, when he turned again to romantic comedy and tragicomedy.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
CONTEMPORARIESnounUS /kənˈtempəreriz/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading In these main divisions and turning-points of his dramatic activity there is a correspondence with the development of the contemporary drama which we are able to mark with an approach to definiteness.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading In these main divisions and turning-points of his dramatic activity there is a correspondence with the development of the contemporary drama which we are able to mark with an approach to definiteness.
definitenessnoun
the quality of being predictable with great confidence
From this reading In these main divisions and turning-points of his dramatic activity there is a correspondence with the development of the contemporary drama which we are able to mark with an approach to definiteness.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading In these main divisions and turning-points of his dramatic activity there is a correspondence with the development of the contemporary drama which we are able to mark with an approach to definiteness.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading With the exception of "Titus Andronicus" and "Romeo and Juliet," the first half of his dramatic career was devoted entirely to comedy and history.
devotingverbUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Both romantic comedy and chronicle history had their hey-day during the dozen years that he was devoting to those species.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading In these main divisions and turning-points of his dramatic activity there is a correspondence with the development of the contemporary drama which we are able to mark with an approach to definiteness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Both romantic comedy and chronicle history had their hey-day during the dozen years that he was devoting to those species.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading In these main divisions and turning-points of his dramatic activity there is a correspondence with the development of the contemporary drama which we are able to mark with an approach to definiteness.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading With the exception of "Titus Andronicus" and "Romeo and Juliet," the first half of his dramatic career was devoted entirely to comedy and history.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Both romantic comedy and chronicle history had their hey-day during the dozen years that he was devoting to those species.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading With the exception of "Titus Andronicus" and "Romeo and Juliet," the first half of his dramatic career was devoted entirely to comedy and history.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading With the exception of "Titus Andronicus" and "Romeo and Juliet," the first half of his dramatic career was devoted entirely to comedy and history.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading With the exception of "Titus Andronicus" and "Romeo and Juliet," the first half of his dramatic career was devoted entirely to comedy and history.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both romantic comedy and chronicle history had their hey-day during the dozen years that he was devoting to those species.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading With the exception of "Titus Andronicus" and "Romeo and Juliet," the first half of his dramatic career was devoted entirely to comedy and history.
half-dozenadjectiveUS /ˈhæfdʌzən/
denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With "Julius Caesar," about 1600, began the period of tragedies and bitter comedies, which lasted until about 1608, when he turned again to romantic comedy and tragicomedy.
hey-day
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From this reading Both romantic comedy and chronicle history had their hey-day during the dozen years that he was devoting to those species.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In these main divisions and turning-points of his dramatic activity there is a correspondence with the development of the contemporary drama which we are able to mark with an approach to definiteness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In these main divisions and turning-points of his dramatic activity there is a correspondence with the development of the contemporary drama which we are able to mark with an approach to definiteness.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
Juliet
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From this reading With the exception of "Titus Andronicus" and "Romeo and Juliet," the first half of his dramatic career was devoted entirely to comedy and history.
Julius
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From this reading With "Julius Caesar," about 1600, began the period of tragedies and bitter comedies, which lasted until about 1608, when he turned again to romantic comedy and tragicomedy.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading With "Julius Caesar," about 1600, began the period of tragedies and bitter comedies, which lasted until about 1608, when he turned again to romantic comedy and tragicomedy.
most important element
From this reading In these main divisions and turning-points of his dramatic activity there is a correspondence with the development of the contemporary drama which we are able to mark with an approach to definiteness.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading In these main divisions and turning-points of his dramatic activity there is a correspondence with the development of the contemporary drama which we are able to mark with an approach to definiteness.
masterpiecesnounUS /ˈmæstərpiːsəz/
plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
non-tragical
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From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
an amount of time
From this reading With "Julius Caesar," about 1600, began the period of tragedies and bitter comedies, which lasted until about 1608, when he turned again to romantic comedy and tragicomedy.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
Richard
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From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
RomeonounUS /ˈroʊmioʊ/
an ardent male lover
From this reading With the exception of "Titus Andronicus" and "Romeo and Juliet," the first half of his dramatic career was devoted entirely to comedy and history.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Both romantic comedy and chronicle history had their hey-day during the dozen years that he was devoting to those species.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both romantic comedy and chronicle history had their hey-day during the dozen years that he was devoting to those species.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both romantic comedy and chronicle history had their hey-day during the dozen years that he was devoting to those species.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In these main divisions and turning-points of his dramatic activity there is a correspondence with the development of the contemporary drama which we are able to mark with an approach to definiteness.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these main divisions and turning-points of his dramatic activity there is a correspondence with the development of the contemporary drama which we are able to mark with an approach to definiteness.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Both romantic comedy and chronicle history had their hey-day during the dozen years that he was devoting to those species.
TitusnounUS /ˈtaɪtəs/
a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul
From this reading With the exception of "Titus Andronicus" and "Romeo and Juliet," the first half of his dramatic career was devoted entirely to comedy and history.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the exception of "Titus Andronicus" and "Romeo and Juliet," the first half of his dramatic career was devoted entirely to comedy and history.
tragediesnounUS /ˈtrædʒədiz/
plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading With "Julius Caesar," about 1600, began the period of tragedies and bitter comedies, which lasted until about 1608, when he turned again to romantic comedy and tragicomedy.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
tragicomedynoun
a dramatic composition involving elements of both tragedy and comedy usually with the tragic predominating
From this reading With "Julius Caesar," about 1600, began the period of tragedies and bitter comedies, which lasted until about 1608, when he turned again to romantic comedy and tragicomedy.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
turning-points
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From this reading In these main divisions and turning-points of his dramatic activity there is a correspondence with the development of the contemporary drama which we are able to mark with an approach to definiteness.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading With "Julius Caesar," about 1600, began the period of tragedies and bitter comedies, which lasted until about 1608, when he turned again to romantic comedy and tragicomedy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the exception of "Titus Andronicus" and "Romeo and Juliet," the first half of his dramatic career was devoted entirely to comedy and history.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In these main divisions and turning-points of his dramatic activity there is a correspondence with the development of the contemporary drama which we are able to mark with an approach to definiteness.
at the time that
From this reading With "Julius Caesar," about 1600, began the period of tragedies and bitter comedies, which lasted until about 1608, when he turned again to romantic comedy and tragicomedy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With "Julius Caesar," about 1600, began the period of tragedies and bitter comedies, which lasted until about 1608, when he turned again to romantic comedy and tragicomedy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the exception of "Titus Andronicus" and "Romeo and Juliet," the first half of his dramatic career was devoted entirely to comedy and history.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
a late time of life
From this reading SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES After "Richard II" and "King John," Shakespeare turned aside from tragedy, and within the next half-dozen years produced his masterpieces of romantic comedy and non-tragical history.
