used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRAGI-COMEDY.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Seleucus, Lysimachus, Ptolomie, _Three Kings equal sharers with_ Antigonus _of what_ Alexander _had, with united powers opposing_ Antigonus.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _King_ Antigonus, _an old Man with young desires._ Demetrius, _Son to_ Antigonus, _in love with_ Celia.
Antigonusnoun
a general of Alexander the Great and king of Macedonia; lost one eye; killed in a battle at Ipsus (382-301 BC)
From this reading _King_ Antigonus, _an old Man with young desires._ Demetrius, _Son to_ Antigonus, _in love with_ Celia.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Leontius, _a brave old merry Souldier, assistant_ to Demetrius.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Leontius, _a brave old merry Souldier, assistant_ to Demetrius.
Celia
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From this reading _King_ Antigonus, _an old Man with young desires._ Demetrius, _Son to_ Antigonus, _in love with_ Celia.
DemetriusnounUS /dɪˈmiːtriəs/
son of Antigonus Cyclops and king of Macedonia; he and his father were defeated at the battle of Ipsus (337-283 BC)
From this reading _King_ Antigonus, _an old Man with young desires._ Demetrius, _Son to_ Antigonus, _in love with_ Celia.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading _King_ Antigonus, _an old Man with young desires._ Demetrius, _Son to_ Antigonus, _in love with_ Celia.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Seleucus, Lysimachus, Ptolomie, _Three Kings equal sharers with_ Antigonus _of what_ Alexander _had, with united powers opposing_ Antigonus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Seleucus, Lysimachus, Ptolomie, _Three Kings equal sharers with_ Antigonus _of what_ Alexander _had, with united powers opposing_ Antigonus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Persons Represented in the Play.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _King_ Antigonus, _an old Man with young desires._ Demetrius, _Son to_ Antigonus, _in love with_ Celia.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Seleucus, Lysimachus, Ptolomie, _Three Kings equal sharers with_ Antigonus _of what_ Alexander _had, with united powers opposing_ Antigonus.
Leontius
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From this reading Leontius, _a brave old merry Souldier, assistant_ to Demetrius.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _King_ Antigonus, _an old Man with young desires._ Demetrius, _Son to_ Antigonus, _in love with_ Celia.
Lysimachusnoun
Macedonian general under Alexander the Great; with Seleucus he defeated Antigonus and Demetrius at the battle of Ipsus (circa 355-281 BC)
From this reading Seleucus, Lysimachus, Ptolomie, _Three Kings equal sharers with_ Antigonus _of what_ Alexander _had, with united powers opposing_ Antigonus.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _King_ Antigonus, _an old Man with young desires._ Demetrius, _Son to_ Antigonus, _in love with_ Celia.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Leontius, _a brave old merry Souldier, assistant_ to Demetrius.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seleucus, Lysimachus, Ptolomie, _Three Kings equal sharers with_ Antigonus _of what_ Alexander _had, with united powers opposing_ Antigonus.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _King_ Antigonus, _an old Man with young desires._ Demetrius, _Son to_ Antigonus, _in love with_ Celia.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading Seleucus, Lysimachus, Ptolomie, _Three Kings equal sharers with_ Antigonus _of what_ Alexander _had, with united powers opposing_ Antigonus.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Persons Represented in the Play.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Persons Represented in the Play.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Seleucus, Lysimachus, Ptolomie, _Three Kings equal sharers with_ Antigonus _of what_ Alexander _had, with united powers opposing_ Antigonus.
Ptolomie
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From this reading Seleucus, Lysimachus, Ptolomie, _Three Kings equal sharers with_ Antigonus _of what_ Alexander _had, with united powers opposing_ Antigonus.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Persons Represented in the Play.
Seleucusnoun
Macedonian general who accompanied Alexander the Great into Asia; founded a line of kings who reigned in Asia Minor until 65 BC (358-281 BC)
From this reading Seleucus, Lysimachus, Ptolomie, _Three Kings equal sharers with_ Antigonus _of what_ Alexander _had, with united powers opposing_ Antigonus.
sharers
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From this reading Seleucus, Lysimachus, Ptolomie, _Three Kings equal sharers with_ Antigonus _of what_ Alexander _had, with united powers opposing_ Antigonus.
a male human offspring
From this reading _King_ Antigonus, _an old Man with young desires._ Demetrius, _Son to_ Antigonus, _in love with_ Celia.
Souldier
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From this reading Leontius, _a brave old merry Souldier, assistant_ to Demetrius.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Persons Represented in the Play.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Seleucus, Lysimachus, Ptolomie, _Three Kings equal sharers with_ Antigonus _of what_ Alexander _had, with united powers opposing_ Antigonus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _King_ Antigonus, _an old Man with young desires._ Demetrius, _Son to_ Antigonus, _in love with_ Celia.
TRAGI-COMEDY
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From this reading A TRAGI-COMEDY.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Seleucus, Lysimachus, Ptolomie, _Three Kings equal sharers with_ Antigonus _of what_ Alexander _had, with united powers opposing_ Antigonus.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Seleucus, Lysimachus, Ptolomie, _Three Kings equal sharers with_ Antigonus _of what_ Alexander _had, with united powers opposing_ Antigonus.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _King_ Antigonus, _an old Man with young desires._ Demetrius, _Son to_ Antigonus, _in love with_ Celia.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _King_ Antigonus, _an old Man with young desires._ Demetrius, _Son to_ Antigonus, _in love with_ Celia.
