3
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From this reading 3), anticipating her death, relates how her mother had a maid called Barbara:
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
in addition
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading 3), anticipating her death, relates how her mother had a maid called Barbara:
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
Barbara
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From this reading 3), anticipating her death, relates how her mother had a maid called Barbara:
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading 3), anticipating her death, relates how her mother had a maid called Barbara:
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading 3), anticipating her death, relates how her mother had a maid called Barbara:
Desdemona
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From this reading Thus we know with what effect he has made use of the willow in “Othello,” in that touching passage where Desdemona (iv.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Thus we know with what effect he has made use of the willow in “Othello,” in that touching passage where Desdemona (iv.
embellishingverbUS /emˈbelɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “embellish” — add details to
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
divisible by two
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 3), anticipating her death, relates how her mother had a maid called Barbara:
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 3), anticipating her death, relates how her mother had a maid called Barbara:
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 3), anticipating her death, relates how her mother had a maid called Barbara:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus we know with what effect he has made use of the willow in “Othello,” in that touching passage where Desdemona (iv.
infusingverbUS /ˌɪnˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “infuse” — teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
interwovenadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈwoʊvən/
linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
ivnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Thus we know with what effect he has made use of the willow in “Othello,” in that touching passage where Desdemona (iv.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Thus we know with what effect he has made use of the willow in “Othello,” in that touching passage where Desdemona (iv.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
a female domestic
From this reading 3), anticipating her death, relates how her mother had a maid called Barbara:
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 Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading 3), anticipating her death, relates how her mother had a maid called Barbara:
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
and nothing more
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
OthellonounUS /əˈθeloʊ/
the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who would not trust his wife
From this reading Thus we know with what effect he has made use of the willow in “Othello,” in that touching passage where Desdemona (iv.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Thus we know with what effect he has made use of the willow in “Othello,” in that touching passage where Desdemona (iv.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
pathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
PLANTSnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading PLANTS.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading 3), anticipating her death, relates how her mother had a maid called Barbara:
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
superstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus we know with what effect he has made use of the willow in “Othello,” in that touching passage where Desdemona (iv.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
arousing affect
From this reading Thus we know with what effect he has made use of the willow in “Othello,” in that touching passage where Desdemona (iv.
the act of using
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Thus we know with what effect he has made use of the willow in “Othello,” in that touching passage where Desdemona (iv.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Thus we know with what effect he has made use of the willow in “Othello,” in that touching passage where Desdemona (iv.
in or at the place that
From this reading Thus we know with what effect he has made use of the willow in “Othello,” in that touching passage where Desdemona (iv.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
willownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading Thus we know with what effect he has made use of the willow in “Othello,” in that touching passage where Desdemona (iv.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That Shakespeare possessed an extensive knowledge of the history and superstitions associated with flowers is evident, from even only a slight perusal of his plays.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading Apart from the extensive use which he has made of these lovely objects of nature for the purpose of embellishing, or adding pathos to, passages here and there, he has also, with a master hand, interwoven many a little legend or superstition, thereby infusing an additional force into his writings.
