extemporary
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On the last midsummer evening, while their majesties were taking leave of one another, a company of strolling players were exhibiting in an extemporary theatre, and here Hal incited both the youths to obtain seats.
From The Armourer's Prentices by W.J. Hennessy
She was, however, not to be disconcerted, and commenced singing, in extemporary Castilian verse, the praises of friars and religious houses in general.
From The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] by George Henry Borrow
The spinners celebrated their young master's return in the extemporary songs, so common among their countrywomen.
From Discipline by Mary Brunton
In the afternoon I heard Thekla's step behind my extemporary screen.
From The Grey Woman and other Tales by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
Ennius, perceiving how much the Romans had been delighted with the rude satires poured forth in extemporary dialogue, thought it might be worth his pains to compose satires not to be recited but read.
From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I by John Dunlop
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