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From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
1605
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From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
AlonsonounUS /əˈlɑːnsoʊ/
Cuban dancer and choreographer (born in 1921)
From this reading The similarity between the two plays is confined to the relations between Prospero and Alonso, and Ferdinand and Miranda.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
any thing at all
From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
atoneverbUS /əˈtoʊn/
make amends for
From this reading In the German play we have a banished sovereign, his daughter, and a captive prince, who is compelled to atone for his audacity in making love to the daughter by carrying and cutting firewood.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading He promises his beloved she shall be queen, and attempting to draw his sword upon his father-in-law, is rendered powerless by magic.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading In the German play we have a banished sovereign, his daughter, and a captive prince, who is compelled to atone for his audacity in making love to the daughter by carrying and cutting firewood.
Ayrer
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From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading In the German play we have a banished sovereign, his daughter, and a captive prince, who is compelled to atone for his audacity in making love to the daughter by carrying and cutting firewood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He promises his beloved she shall be queen, and attempting to draw his sword upon his father-in-law, is rendered powerless by magic.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
dearly loved
From this reading He promises his beloved she shall be queen, and attempting to draw his sword upon his father-in-law, is rendered powerless by magic.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The similarity between the two plays is confined to the relations between Prospero and Alonso, and Ferdinand and Miranda.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
cannot
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From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading In the German play we have a banished sovereign, his daughter, and a captive prince, who is compelled to atone for his audacity in making love to the daughter by carrying and cutting firewood.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In the German play we have a banished sovereign, his daughter, and a captive prince, who is compelled to atone for his audacity in making love to the daughter by carrying and cutting firewood.
childishlyadverb
in a childlike manner
From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
Comedia
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From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading In the German play we have a banished sovereign, his daughter, and a captive prince, who is compelled to atone for his audacity in making love to the daughter by carrying and cutting firewood.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading The similarity between the two plays is confined to the relations between Prospero and Alonso, and Ferdinand and Miranda.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading In the German play we have a banished sovereign, his daughter, and a captive prince, who is compelled to atone for his audacity in making love to the daughter by carrying and cutting firewood.
a female human offspring
From this reading In the German play we have a banished sovereign, his daughter, and a captive prince, who is compelled to atone for his audacity in making love to the daughter by carrying and cutting firewood.
der
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From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
dramatistnounUS /ˈdrɑːmətɪst/
someone who writes plays
From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading He promises his beloved she shall be queen, and attempting to draw his sword upon his father-in-law, is rendered powerless by magic.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
father-in-lawnounUS /ˈfɑːðərɪnlɔː/
the father of your spouse
From this reading He promises his beloved she shall be queen, and attempting to draw his sword upon his father-in-law, is rendered powerless by magic.
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading The similarity between the two plays is confined to the relations between Prospero and Alonso, and Ferdinand and Miranda.
firewoodnounUS /ˈfaɪərwʊd/
wood used for fuel
From this reading In the German play we have a banished sovereign, his daughter, and a captive prince, who is compelled to atone for his audacity in making love to the daughter by carrying and cutting firewood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the German play we have a banished sovereign, his daughter, and a captive prince, who is compelled to atone for his audacity in making love to the daughter by carrying and cutting firewood.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
a person of German nationality
From this reading In the German play we have a banished sovereign, his daughter, and a captive prince, who is compelled to atone for his audacity in making love to the daughter by carrying and cutting firewood.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He promises his beloved she shall be queen, and attempting to draw his sword upon his father-in-law, is rendered powerless by magic.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The similarity between the two plays is confined to the relations between Prospero and Alonso, and Ferdinand and Miranda.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In the German play we have a banished sovereign, his daughter, and a captive prince, who is compelled to atone for his audacity in making love to the daughter by carrying and cutting firewood.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading He promises his beloved she shall be queen, and attempting to draw his sword upon his father-in-law, is rendered powerless by magic.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In the German play we have a banished sovereign, his daughter, and a captive prince, who is compelled to atone for his audacity in making love to the daughter by carrying and cutting firewood.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
Miranda
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From this reading The similarity between the two plays is confined to the relations between Prospero and Alonso, and Ferdinand and Miranda.
not any; not one
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
participate in games or sport
From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The similarity between the two plays is confined to the relations between Prospero and Alonso, and Ferdinand and Miranda.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading He promises his beloved she shall be queen, and attempting to draw his sword upon his father-in-law, is rendered powerless by magic.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading In the German play we have a banished sovereign, his daughter, and a captive prince, who is compelled to atone for his audacity in making love to the daughter by carrying and cutting firewood.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading He promises his beloved she shall be queen, and attempting to draw his sword upon his father-in-law, is rendered powerless by magic.
Prospero
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From this reading The similarity between the two plays is confined to the relations between Prospero and Alonso, and Ferdinand and Miranda.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading He promises his beloved she shall be queen, and attempting to draw his sword upon his father-in-law, is rendered powerless by magic.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading The similarity between the two plays is confined to the relations between Prospero and Alonso, and Ferdinand and Miranda.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading He promises his beloved she shall be queen, and attempting to draw his sword upon his father-in-law, is rendered powerless by magic.
schönen
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From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading He promises his beloved she shall be queen, and attempting to draw his sword upon his father-in-law, is rendered powerless by magic.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He promises his beloved she shall be queen, and attempting to draw his sword upon his father-in-law, is rendered powerless by magic.
Sidea
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From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
similaritynounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerəti/
the quality of being similar
From this reading The similarity between the two plays is confined to the relations between Prospero and Alonso, and Ferdinand and Miranda.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
SOURCESnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading In the German play we have a banished sovereign, his daughter, and a captive prince, who is compelled to atone for his audacity in making love to the daughter by carrying and cutting firewood.
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 A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading He promises his beloved she shall be queen, and attempting to draw his sword upon his father-in-law, is rendered powerless by magic.
TEMPESTnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The similarity between the two plays is confined to the relations between Prospero and Alonso, and Ferdinand and Miranda.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
variantnounUS /ˈveriənt/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
von
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From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
which person or people
From this reading In the German play we have a banished sovereign, his daughter, and a captive prince, who is compelled to atone for his audacity in making love to the daughter by carrying and cutting firewood.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A childishly old-fashioned play by Jacob Ayrer, _Comedia von der schönen Sidea_, seems to have been founded upon a variant of the story used by Shakespeare.[1] Ayrer died in 1605, and his work, therefore, cannot have owed anything to that of the great dramatist.
XXInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading XXI _SOURCES OF THE TEMPEST_ We possess no knowledge of any one particular source from which _The Tempest_ might have been drawn, but it seems probable that Shakespeare constructed his drama upon some already existing foundation.
