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From this reading It is curious to notice, as Mrs. Cowden-Clarke remarks,[857] how “Shakespeare has paraphrased some of our commonest proverbs in his own choice and elegant diction.”
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Many of these are familiar to most readers, but have gained an additional interest by reason of their connection with the poet’s writings.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading In the present chapter are collected together the chief proverbs either quoted or alluded to by Shakespeare.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Many of these are familiar to most readers, but have gained an additional interest by reason of their connection with the poet’s writings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the present chapter are collected together the chief proverbs either quoted or alluded to by Shakespeare.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is curious to notice, as Mrs. Cowden-Clarke remarks,[857] how “Shakespeare has paraphrased some of our commonest proverbs in his own choice and elegant diction.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Many of these are familiar to most readers, but have gained an additional interest by reason of their connection with the poet’s writings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the present chapter are collected together the chief proverbs either quoted or alluded to by Shakespeare.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In the present chapter are collected together the chief proverbs either quoted or alluded to by Shakespeare.
a person who is in charge
From this reading In the present chapter are collected together the chief proverbs either quoted or alluded to by Shakespeare.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading It is curious to notice, as Mrs. Cowden-Clarke remarks,[857] how “Shakespeare has paraphrased some of our commonest proverbs in his own choice and elegant diction.”
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading In the present chapter are collected together the chief proverbs either quoted or alluded to by Shakespeare.
commonest
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From this reading It is curious to notice, as Mrs. Cowden-Clarke remarks,[857] how “Shakespeare has paraphrased some of our commonest proverbs in his own choice and elegant diction.”
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Many of these are familiar to most readers, but have gained an additional interest by reason of their connection with the poet’s writings.
Cowden-Clarke
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From this reading It is curious to notice, as Mrs. Cowden-Clarke remarks,[857] how “Shakespeare has paraphrased some of our commonest proverbs in his own choice and elegant diction.”
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It is curious to notice, as Mrs. Cowden-Clarke remarks,[857] how “Shakespeare has paraphrased some of our commonest proverbs in his own choice and elegant diction.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
dictionnounUS /ˈdɪkʃən/
the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
From this reading It is curious to notice, as Mrs. Cowden-Clarke remarks,[857] how “Shakespeare has paraphrased some of our commonest proverbs in his own choice and elegant diction.”
one or the other of two
From this reading In the present chapter are collected together the chief proverbs either quoted or alluded to by Shakespeare.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading It is curious to notice, as Mrs. Cowden-Clarke remarks,[857] how “Shakespeare has paraphrased some of our commonest proverbs in his own choice and elegant diction.”
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Many of these are familiar to most readers, but have gained an additional interest by reason of their connection with the poet’s writings.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Many of these are familiar to most readers, but have gained an additional interest by reason of their connection with the poet’s writings.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is curious to notice, as Mrs. Cowden-Clarke remarks,[857] how “Shakespeare has paraphrased some of our commonest proverbs in his own choice and elegant diction.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Many of these are familiar to most readers, but have gained an additional interest by reason of their connection with the poet’s writings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
how
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From this reading It is curious to notice, as Mrs. Cowden-Clarke remarks,[857] how “Shakespeare has paraphrased some of our commonest proverbs in his own choice and elegant diction.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the present chapter are collected together the chief proverbs either quoted or alluded to by Shakespeare.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Many of these are familiar to most readers, but have gained an additional interest by reason of their connection with the poet’s writings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is curious to notice, as Mrs. Cowden-Clarke remarks,[857] how “Shakespeare has paraphrased some of our commonest proverbs in his own choice and elegant diction.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
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 Many of these are familiar to most readers, but have gained an additional interest by reason of their connection with the poet’s writings.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Many of these are familiar to most readers, but have gained an additional interest by reason of their connection with the poet’s writings.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It is curious to notice, as Mrs. Cowden-Clarke remarks,[857] how “Shakespeare has paraphrased some of our commonest proverbs in his own choice and elegant diction.”
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It is curious to notice, as Mrs. Cowden-Clarke remarks,[857] how “Shakespeare has paraphrased some of our commonest proverbs in his own choice and elegant diction.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many of these are familiar to most readers, but have gained an additional interest by reason of their connection with the poet’s writings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the present chapter are collected together the chief proverbs either quoted or alluded to by Shakespeare.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is curious to notice, as Mrs. Cowden-Clarke remarks,[857] how “Shakespeare has paraphrased some of our commonest proverbs in his own choice and elegant diction.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is curious to notice, as Mrs. Cowden-Clarke remarks,[857] how “Shakespeare has paraphrased some of our commonest proverbs in his own choice and elegant diction.”
paraphrased
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From this reading It is curious to notice, as Mrs. Cowden-Clarke remarks,[857] how “Shakespeare has paraphrased some of our commonest proverbs in his own choice and elegant diction.”
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
pithyadjectiveUS /ˈpɪθi/
concise and full of meaning
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
poet'snounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Many of these are familiar to most readers, but have gained an additional interest by reason of their connection with the poet’s writings.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the present chapter are collected together the chief proverbs either quoted or alluded to by Shakespeare.
PROVERBSnounUS /ˈprɑːvərbz/
an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)
From this reading PROVERBS.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading In the present chapter are collected together the chief proverbs either quoted or alluded to by Shakespeare.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Many of these are familiar to most readers, but have gained an additional interest by reason of their connection with the poet’s writings.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Many of these are familiar to most readers, but have gained an additional interest by reason of their connection with the poet’s writings.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It is curious to notice, as Mrs. Cowden-Clarke remarks,[857] how “Shakespeare has paraphrased some of our commonest proverbs in his own choice and elegant diction.”
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
sayingsnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋz/
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading In the present chapter are collected together the chief proverbs either quoted or alluded to by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare'snounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːrz/
possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is curious to notice, as Mrs. Cowden-Clarke remarks,[857] how “Shakespeare has paraphrased some of our commonest proverbs in his own choice and elegant diction.”
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the present chapter are collected together the chief proverbs either quoted or alluded to by Shakespeare.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Many of these are familiar to most readers, but have gained an additional interest by reason of their connection with the poet’s writings.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Many of these are familiar to most readers, but have gained an additional interest by reason of their connection with the poet’s writings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the present chapter are collected together the chief proverbs either quoted or alluded to by Shakespeare.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In the present chapter are collected together the chief proverbs either quoted or alluded to by Shakespeare.
precisely as stated
From this reading At the same time, it may be noted that very many of Shakespeare’s pithy sayings have, since his day, passed into proverbs, and have taken their place in this class of literature.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many of these are familiar to most readers, but have gained an additional interest by reason of their connection with the poet’s writings.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading Many of these are familiar to most readers, but have gained an additional interest by reason of their connection with the poet’s writings.
