Shadwell

[ shad-wel, -wuhl ]

noun

1. Thomas, 1642?–92, English dramatist: poet laureate 1688–92.

Shadwell

/ ˈʃædwəl /

noun

1. ShadwellThomas?16421692MEnglishTHEATRE: dramatistWRITING: poet laureate Thomas. ?1642–92, English dramatist; poet laureate (1688–92). He was satirized by Dryden

Example Sentences

Mrs. Orr instantly delivered the chisel to the magistrates of Shadwell-street office, as being a further trace to the villany.

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After an interview with the Directors, he had gone straight to the house at Shadwell inhabited by Mrs. Holland.

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The scoundrels and cheats of Whitefriars are admirably etched by Dryden's rival, Shadwell.

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The family circle at Shadwell consisted of six sisters, two brothers, and their mother.

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Half a mile beyond is Shadwell, the birthplace of Jefferson, a beautiful spot overlooking the river.

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