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From this reading THE LATER ELIZABETHANS[22] Shakespeare's great tragedies did not create a new epoch in the development of the drama.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LATER ELIZABETHANS[22] Shakespeare's great tragedies did not create a new epoch in the development of the drama.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In themes and general treatment they made no marked departure from the past.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Their translation of story and circumstance into the conflicts and processes of character was beyond the reach of imitation, and, indeed, not likely to gain full recognition from contemporaries.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Meanwhile, the old types of tragedy continued their sway, sometimes little touched by Shakespeare's influence.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Their translation of story and circumstance into the conflicts and processes of character was beyond the reach of imitation, and, indeed, not likely to gain full recognition from contemporaries.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Their translation of story and circumstance into the conflicts and processes of character was beyond the reach of imitation, and, indeed, not likely to gain full recognition from contemporaries.
conflictsnounUS /kənˈflɪkts/
plural of “conflict” — an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Their translation of story and circumstance into the conflicts and processes of character was beyond the reach of imitation, and, indeed, not likely to gain full recognition from contemporaries.
consummationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈmeɪʃən/
the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
contemporariesnounUS /kənˈtempəreriz/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Their translation of story and circumstance into the conflicts and processes of character was beyond the reach of imitation, and, indeed, not likely to gain full recognition from contemporaries.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Meanwhile, the old types of tragedy continued their sway, sometimes little touched by Shakespeare's influence.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading THE LATER ELIZABETHANS[22] Shakespeare's great tragedies did not create a new epoch in the development of the drama.
the act of departing
From this reading In themes and general treatment they made no marked departure from the past.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading THE LATER ELIZABETHANS[22] Shakespeare's great tragedies did not create a new epoch in the development of the drama.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE LATER ELIZABETHANS[22] Shakespeare's great tragedies did not create a new epoch in the development of the drama.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading THE LATER ELIZABETHANS[22] Shakespeare's great tragedies did not create a new epoch in the development of the drama.
dramatists
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From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
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From this reading THE LATER ELIZABETHANS[22] Shakespeare's great tragedies did not create a new epoch in the development of the drama.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading THE LATER ELIZABETHANS[22] Shakespeare's great tragedies did not create a new epoch in the development of the drama.
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In themes and general treatment they made no marked departure from the past.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Their translation of story and circumstance into the conflicts and processes of character was beyond the reach of imitation, and, indeed, not likely to gain full recognition from contemporaries.
obtain
From this reading Their translation of story and circumstance into the conflicts and processes of character was beyond the reach of imitation, and, indeed, not likely to gain full recognition from contemporaries.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In themes and general treatment they made no marked departure from the past.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE LATER ELIZABETHANS[22] Shakespeare's great tragedies did not create a new epoch in the development of the drama.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
heraldsnounUS /ˈherəldz/
plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading Their translation of story and circumstance into the conflicts and processes of character was beyond the reach of imitation, and, indeed, not likely to gain full recognition from contemporaries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LATER ELIZABETHANS[22] Shakespeare's great tragedies did not create a new epoch in the development of the drama.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Their translation of story and circumstance into the conflicts and processes of character was beyond the reach of imitation, and, indeed, not likely to gain full recognition from contemporaries.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Their translation of story and circumstance into the conflicts and processes of character was beyond the reach of imitation, and, indeed, not likely to gain full recognition from contemporaries.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE LATER ELIZABETHANS[22] Shakespeare's great tragedies did not create a new epoch in the development of the drama.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Their translation of story and circumstance into the conflicts and processes of character was beyond the reach of imitation, and, indeed, not likely to gain full recognition from contemporaries.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Meanwhile, the old types of tragedy continued their sway, sometimes little touched by Shakespeare's influence.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In themes and general treatment they made no marked departure from the past.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading In themes and general treatment they made no marked departure from the past.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, the old types of tragedy continued their sway, sometimes little touched by Shakespeare's influence.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE LATER ELIZABETHANS[22] Shakespeare's great tragedies did not create a new epoch in the development of the drama.
not any; not one
From this reading In themes and general treatment they made no marked departure from the past.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LATER ELIZABETHANS[22] Shakespeare's great tragedies did not create a new epoch in the development of the drama.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LATER ELIZABETHANS[22] Shakespeare's great tragedies did not create a new epoch in the development of the drama.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading In themes and general treatment they made no marked departure from the past.
permeatingadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmieɪtɪŋ/
spreading or spread throughout
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading Their translation of story and circumstance into the conflicts and processes of character was beyond the reach of imitation, and, indeed, not likely to gain full recognition from contemporaries.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
on the contrary
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Their translation of story and circumstance into the conflicts and processes of character was beyond the reach of imitation, and, indeed, not likely to gain full recognition from contemporaries.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Their translation of story and circumstance into the conflicts and processes of character was beyond the reach of imitation, and, indeed, not likely to gain full recognition from contemporaries.
Shakespeare'snounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːrz/
possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading THE LATER ELIZABETHANS[22] Shakespeare's great tragedies did not create a new epoch in the development of the drama.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Meanwhile, the old types of tragedy continued their sway, sometimes little touched by Shakespeare's influence.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Their translation of story and circumstance into the conflicts and processes of character was beyond the reach of imitation, and, indeed, not likely to gain full recognition from contemporaries.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Meanwhile, the old types of tragedy continued their sway, sometimes little touched by Shakespeare's influence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LATER ELIZABETHANS[22] Shakespeare's great tragedies did not create a new epoch in the development of the drama.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their translation of story and circumstance into the conflicts and processes of character was beyond the reach of imitation, and, indeed, not likely to gain full recognition from contemporaries.
themesnounUS /θiːmz/
plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In themes and general treatment they made no marked departure from the past.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In themes and general treatment they made no marked departure from the past.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their translation of story and circumstance into the conflicts and processes of character was beyond the reach of imitation, and, indeed, not likely to gain full recognition from contemporaries.
having come into contact
From this reading Meanwhile, the old types of tragedy continued their sway, sometimes little touched by Shakespeare's influence.
tragediesnounUS /ˈtrædʒədiz/
plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE LATER ELIZABETHANS[22] Shakespeare's great tragedies did not create a new epoch in the development of the drama.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Meanwhile, the old types of tragedy continued their sway, sometimes little touched by Shakespeare's influence.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading Their translation of story and circumstance into the conflicts and processes of character was beyond the reach of imitation, and, indeed, not likely to gain full recognition from contemporaries.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading In themes and general treatment they made no marked departure from the past.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Meanwhile, the old types of tragedy continued their sway, sometimes little touched by Shakespeare's influence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their translation of story and circumstance into the conflicts and processes of character was beyond the reach of imitation, and, indeed, not likely to gain full recognition from contemporaries.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading They were rather the consummation of the old than the heralds of a new era, though their influence on succeeding dramatists was wide and permeating, especially as time and publication brought a growing appreciation of their greatness as literature.
