used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading He writes: “His known occupations, apart from theatre business, were money-lending, malt-dealing, transactions in house and land property.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
belittleverbUS /bɪˈlɪtəl/
cause to seem less serious; play down
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He writes: “His known occupations, apart from theatre business, were money-lending, malt-dealing, transactions in house and land property.”
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The phrase is, as the most superficial Shakespeare student will recognise, misleading in substance, and incorrect as a statement of fact.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He writes: “His known occupations, apart from theatre business, were money-lending, malt-dealing, transactions in house and land property.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He writes: “His known occupations, apart from theatre business, were money-lending, malt-dealing, transactions in house and land property.”
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
incorrectadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkərˈekt/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading The phrase is, as the most superficial Shakespeare student will recognise, misleading in substance, and incorrect as a statement of fact.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
investsverbUS /ˌɪnˈvests/
third-person singular of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He writes: “His known occupations, apart from theatre business, were money-lending, malt-dealing, transactions in house and land property.”
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He writes: “His known occupations, apart from theatre business, were money-lending, malt-dealing, transactions in house and land property.”
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
LendernounUS /ˈlendər/
someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
malt-dealing
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From this reading He writes: “His known occupations, apart from theatre business, were money-lending, malt-dealing, transactions in house and land property.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
misleadingadjectiveUS /mɪˈsliːdɪŋ/
designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
From this reading The phrase is, as the most superficial Shakespeare student will recognise, misleading in substance, and incorrect as a statement of fact.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
money-lender
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From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
money-lending
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From this reading He writes: “His known occupations, apart from theatre business, were money-lending, malt-dealing, transactions in house and land property.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading The phrase is, as the most superficial Shakespeare student will recognise, misleading in substance, and incorrect as a statement of fact.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He writes: “His known occupations, apart from theatre business, were money-lending, malt-dealing, transactions in house and land property.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
and nothing more
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading The phrase is, as the most superficial Shakespeare student will recognise, misleading in substance, and incorrect as a statement of fact.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He writes: “His known occupations, apart from theatre business, were money-lending, malt-dealing, transactions in house and land property.”
raisesnounUS /ˈreɪzəz/
plural of “raise” — the amount a salary is increased
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading The phrase is, as the most superficial Shakespeare student will recognise, misleading in substance, and incorrect as a statement of fact.
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
Shakespeare'snounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːrz/
possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The phrase is, as the most superficial Shakespeare student will recognise, misleading in substance, and incorrect as a statement of fact.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The phrase is, as the most superficial Shakespeare student will recognise, misleading in substance, and incorrect as a statement of fact.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading The phrase is, as the most superficial Shakespeare student will recognise, misleading in substance, and incorrect as a statement of fact.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading The phrase is, as the most superficial Shakespeare student will recognise, misleading in substance, and incorrect as a statement of fact.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading He writes: “His known occupations, apart from theatre business, were money-lending, malt-dealing, transactions in house and land property.”
Theobald
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From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
tradedverbUS /ˈtreɪdɪd/
past form of “trade” — engage in the trade of
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
transactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He writes: “His known occupations, apart from theatre business, were money-lending, malt-dealing, transactions in house and land property.”
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Shakespeare, Money Lender and Poet._ Mr. Theobald is unfortunate in his selection of the points he raises in Shakespeare’s career in order to belittle the character of the poet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He writes: “His known occupations, apart from theatre business, were money-lending, malt-dealing, transactions in house and land property.”
which person or people
From this reading There is not the slightest evidence to show that Shakespeare traded as a money-lender; his only interest in malt-dealing was confined to one transaction, and his transactions in houses and lands were those of any man who invests his savings in real estate.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The phrase is, as the most superficial Shakespeare student will recognise, misleading in substance, and incorrect as a statement of fact.
Wm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Wm.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He writes: “His known occupations, apart from theatre business, were money-lending, malt-dealing, transactions in house and land property.”
