used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was still in its formative period when he created out of it something new and immortal, and its development continued after his death mainly in response to forces not of his initiating.
(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 At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is therefore necessary to separate his plays from the mass of tragedies, and to review them for a moment as the creations of a genius that was the chief creator as well as the glory of English tragedy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
a person who is in charge
From this reading It is therefore necessary to separate his plays from the mass of tragedies, and to review them for a moment as the creations of a genius that was the chief creator as well as the glory of English tragedy.
rid of obstructions
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
conceptionsnounUS /kənˈsepʃənz/
plural of “conception” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
contemporariesnounUS /kənˈtempəreriz/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
without stop or interruption
From this reading It was still in its formative period when he created out of it something new and immortal, and its development continued after his death mainly in response to forces not of his initiating.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading It was still in its formative period when he created out of it something new and immortal, and its development continued after his death mainly in response to forces not of his initiating.
creationsnounUS /kriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “creation” — the human act of creating
From this reading It is therefore necessary to separate his plays from the mass of tragedies, and to review them for a moment as the creations of a genius that was the chief creator as well as the glory of English tragedy.
creatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It is therefore necessary to separate his plays from the mass of tragedies, and to review them for a moment as the creations of a genius that was the chief creator as well as the glory of English tragedy.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was still in its formative period when he created out of it something new and immortal, and its development continued after his death mainly in response to forces not of his initiating.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading It was still in its formative period when he created out of it something new and immortal, and its development continued after his death mainly in response to forces not of his initiating.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
ElizabethannounUS /ˌelɪzəˈbiːθən/
a person who lived during the reign of Elizabeth I
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading It is therefore necessary to separate his plays from the mass of tragedies, and to review them for a moment as the creations of a genius that was the chief creator as well as the glory of English tragedy.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
evolutionnounUS /ˌevəˈluːʃən/
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
finalitynounUS /faɪˈnæləti/
the quality of being final or definitely settled
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It was still in its formative period when he created out of it something new and immortal, and its development continued after his death mainly in response to forces not of his initiating.
formativenounUS /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/
minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function
From this reading It was still in its formative period when he created out of it something new and immortal, and its development continued after his death mainly in response to forces not of his initiating.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is therefore necessary to separate his plays from the mass of tragedies, and to review them for a moment as the creations of a genius that was the chief creator as well as the glory of English tragedy.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
a state of high honor
From this reading It is therefore necessary to separate his plays from the mass of tragedies, and to review them for a moment as the creations of a genius that was the chief creator as well as the glory of English tragedy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was still in its formative period when he created out of it something new and immortal, and its development continued after his death mainly in response to forces not of his initiating.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was still in its formative period when he created out of it something new and immortal, and its development continued after his death mainly in response to forces not of his initiating.
idealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading It was still in its formative period when he created out of it something new and immortal, and its development continued after his death mainly in response to forces not of his initiating.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
initiatingverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “initiate” — bring into being
From this reading It was still in its formative period when he created out of it something new and immortal, and its development continued after his death mainly in response to forces not of his initiating.
innovationsnounUS /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “innovation” — a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading It was still in its formative period when he created out of it something new and immortal, and its development continued after his death mainly in response to forces not of his initiating.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading It is therefore necessary to separate his plays from the mass of tragedies, and to review them for a moment as the creations of a genius that was the chief creator as well as the glory of English tragedy.
a particular point in time
From this reading It is therefore necessary to separate his plays from the mass of tragedies, and to review them for a moment as the creations of a genius that was the chief creator as well as the glory of English tragedy.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is therefore necessary to separate his plays from the mass of tragedies, and to review them for a moment as the creations of a genius that was the chief creator as well as the glory of English tragedy.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was still in its formative period when he created out of it something new and immortal, and its development continued after his death mainly in response to forces not of his initiating.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was still in its formative period when he created out of it something new and immortal, and its development continued after his death mainly in response to forces not of his initiating.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
by chance
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
an amount of time
From this reading It was still in its formative period when he created out of it something new and immortal, and its development continued after his death mainly in response to forces not of his initiating.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading It is therefore necessary to separate his plays from the mass of tragedies, and to review them for a moment as the creations of a genius that was the chief creator as well as the glory of English tragedy.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
any competition
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading It was still in its formative period when he created out of it something new and immortal, and its development continued after his death mainly in response to forces not of his initiating.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading It is therefore necessary to separate his plays from the mass of tragedies, and to review them for a moment as the creations of a genius that was the chief creator as well as the glory of English tragedy.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading It is therefore necessary to separate his plays from the mass of tragedies, and to review them for a moment as the creations of a genius that was the chief creator as well as the glory of English tragedy.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
Shakespeare'snounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːrz/
possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was still in its formative period when he created out of it something new and immortal, and its development continued after his death mainly in response to forces not of his initiating.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was still in its formative period when he created out of it something new and immortal, and its development continued after his death mainly in response to forces not of his initiating.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is therefore necessary to separate his plays from the mass of tragedies, and to review them for a moment as the creations of a genius that was the chief creator as well as the glory of English tragedy.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It is therefore necessary to separate his plays from the mass of tragedies, and to review them for a moment as the creations of a genius that was the chief creator as well as the glory of English tragedy.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
tragediesnounUS /ˈtrædʒədiz/
plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
unconnectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkəˈnektɪd/
not joined or linked together
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was still in its formative period when he created out of it something new and immortal, and its development continued after his death mainly in response to forces not of his initiating.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is therefore necessary to separate his plays from the mass of tragedies, and to review them for a moment as the creations of a genius that was the chief creator as well as the glory of English tragedy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SHAKESPEARE Our study has perhaps already made it evident that Shakespeare's tragedies were in many ways the product of a rapid and complex evolution.
at the time that
From this reading It was still in its formative period when he created out of it something new and immortal, and its development continued after his death mainly in response to forces not of his initiating.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the same time it is clear that, until Shakespeare, Elizabethan tragedy with all its genius and innovations had failed to attain finality of art, or to mark out any sure pathway thither.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading For the past two centuries, to a constantly increasing body of spectators and readers, his tragedies have had a life entirely unconnected with the works of his contemporaries, an existence that has dominated our theatres and our conceptions of tragedy, and become a part of the daily living and the permanent ideals of the race.
