Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

highly skilled

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

for the reason that

From this reading If the Homes and Haunts do not claim the greater part of the following pages, it is because nobody knows where to find them to-day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Stratford derives much of its patronage from unsupported traditions, the face of London has changed, and though we owe to the painstaking researches of Dr. Chas.

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From this reading Stratford derives much of its patronage from unsupported traditions, the face of London has changed, and though we owe to the painstaking researches of Dr. Chas.

a person who is in charge

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

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From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading If the Homes and Haunts do not claim the greater part of the following pages, it is because nobody knows where to find them to-day.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading M. GASTER, PH.D.

the act of departing

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

third-person singular of “derive” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading Stratford derives much of its patronage from unsupported traditions, the face of London has changed, and though we owe to the painstaking researches of Dr. Chas.

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From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading If the Homes and Haunts do not claim the greater part of the following pages, it is because nobody knows where to find them to-day.

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From this reading Stratford derives much of its patronage from unsupported traditions, the face of London has changed, and though we owe to the painstaking researches of Dr. Chas.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Stratford derives much of its patronage from unsupported traditions, the face of London has changed, and though we owe to the painstaking researches of Dr. Chas.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading If the Homes and Haunts do not claim the greater part of the following pages, it is because nobody knows where to find them to-day.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading If the Homes and Haunts do not claim the greater part of the following pages, it is because nobody knows where to find them to-day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Stratford derives much of its patronage from unsupported traditions, the face of London has changed, and though we owe to the painstaking researches of Dr. Chas.

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greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading If the Homes and Haunts do not claim the greater part of the following pages, it is because nobody knows where to find them to-day.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading If the Homes and Haunts do not claim the greater part of the following pages, it is because nobody knows where to find them to-day.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the Homes and Haunts do not claim the greater part of the following pages, it is because nobody knows where to find them to-day.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If the Homes and Haunts do not claim the greater part of the following pages, it is because nobody knows where to find them to-day.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Stratford derives much of its patronage from unsupported traditions, the face of London has changed, and though we owe to the painstaking researches of Dr. Chas.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading If the Homes and Haunts do not claim the greater part of the following pages, it is because nobody knows where to find them to-day.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Stratford derives much of its patronage from unsupported traditions, the face of London has changed, and though we owe to the painstaking researches of Dr. Chas.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading M. GASTER, PH.D.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

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 For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

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From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

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From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Stratford derives much of its patronage from unsupported traditions, the face of London has changed, and though we owe to the painstaking researches of Dr. Chas.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

not any; not one

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

no person; not anyone

From this reading If the Homes and Haunts do not claim the greater part of the following pages, it is because nobody knows where to find them to-day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

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From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading Stratford derives much of its patronage from unsupported traditions, the face of London has changed, and though we owe to the painstaking researches of Dr. Chas.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading If the Homes and Haunts do not claim the greater part of the following pages, it is because nobody knows where to find them to-day.

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading Stratford derives much of its patronage from unsupported traditions, the face of London has changed, and though we owe to the painstaking researches of Dr. Chas.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading If the Homes and Haunts do not claim the greater part of the following pages, it is because nobody knows where to find them to-day.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading Stratford derives much of its patronage from unsupported traditions, the face of London has changed, and though we owe to the painstaking researches of Dr. Chas.

an amount of time

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter

From this reading M. GASTER, PH.D.

participate in games or sport

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

new

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading Stratford derives much of its patronage from unsupported traditions, the face of London has changed, and though we owe to the painstaking researches of Dr. Chas.

plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

English poet (1554-1586)

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

in a special manner

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

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 OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

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From this reading Stratford derives much of its patronage from unsupported traditions, the face of London has changed, and though we owe to the painstaking researches of Dr. Chas.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading If the Homes and Haunts do not claim the greater part of the following pages, it is because nobody knows where to find them to-day.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Stratford derives much of its patronage from unsupported traditions, the face of London has changed, and though we owe to the painstaking researches of Dr. Chas.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

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From this reading If the Homes and Haunts do not claim the greater part of the following pages, it is because nobody knows where to find them to-day.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading Stratford derives much of its patronage from unsupported traditions, the face of London has changed, and though we owe to the painstaking researches of Dr. Chas.

not sustained or maintained by nonmaterial aid

From this reading Stratford derives much of its patronage from unsupported traditions, the face of London has changed, and though we owe to the painstaking researches of Dr. Chas.

precisely as stated

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading There is no period of the poet's life, there is no branch of his marvellous work, that has not been the subject of long and learned volumes, no single play that has not been discussed at greater length than serves here to cover the chief incidents of work and life together.

Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Stratford derives much of its patronage from unsupported traditions, the face of London has changed, and though we owe to the painstaking researches of Dr. Chas.

in or at the place that

From this reading If the Homes and Haunts do not claim the greater part of the following pages, it is because nobody knows where to find them to-day.

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From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

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From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

in the company of; together with

From this reading Wallace the very recent discovery that the poet lodged with a wig-maker named Mountjoy at the corner of Silver and Monkwell Streets in the City of London, much labour must be accomplished before we shall be able to follow his wanderings between the time of his arrival in and departure from the metropolis.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

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From this reading Wm.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading OLIM DICIPULUS In telling the story of Shakespeare's life and work within strict limits of space, an attempt has been made to keep closely to essential matters.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading For the purposes of this little book many authorities have been consulted, and the writer is specially indebted to the researches of Dr. Sidney Lee, the leading authority of our time on Shakespeare, and the late Professor Churton Collins. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE