perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The old man was tired of counsellors, advisers, and petitioners, who harassed him in their attempt to curb his impatient ire, and he was determined to act entirely for himself.
admittancenounUS /ədˈmɪtəns/
the right to enter
From this reading He had strictly commanded his servants to deny admittance to any one who might wish to see him.
advisersnounUS /ædˈvaɪzərz/
plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice
From this reading The old man was tired of counsellors, advisers, and petitioners, who harassed him in their attempt to curb his impatient ire, and he was determined to act entirely for himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _Angelo._ I show it most of all when I show justice.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old man was tired of counsellors, advisers, and petitioners, who harassed him in their attempt to curb his impatient ire, and he was determined to act entirely for himself.
Angelo
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From this reading _Angelo._ I show it most of all when I show justice.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had strictly commanded his servants to deny admittance to any one who might wish to see him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The old man was tired of counsellors, advisers, and petitioners, who harassed him in their attempt to curb his impatient ire, and he was determined to act entirely for himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
BerkeleynounUS /ˈbɜːrkli/
Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading He had strictly commanded his servants to deny admittance to any one who might wish to see him.
counsellorsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsələrz/
plural of “counsellor” — someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading The old man was tired of counsellors, advisers, and petitioners, who harassed him in their attempt to curb his impatient ire, and he was determined to act entirely for himself.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading The old man was tired of counsellors, advisers, and petitioners, who harassed him in their attempt to curb his impatient ire, and he was determined to act entirely for himself.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading He had strictly commanded his servants to deny admittance to any one who might wish to see him.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The old man was tired of counsellors, advisers, and petitioners, who harassed him in their attempt to curb his impatient ire, and he was determined to act entirely for himself.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The old man was tired of counsellors, advisers, and petitioners, who harassed him in their attempt to curb his impatient ire, and he was determined to act entirely for himself.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
harassedadjectiveUS /hərˈæst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading The old man was tired of counsellors, advisers, and petitioners, who harassed him in their attempt to curb his impatient ire, and he was determined to act entirely for himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had strictly commanded his servants to deny admittance to any one who might wish to see him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had strictly commanded his servants to deny admittance to any one who might wish to see him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The old man was tired of counsellors, advisers, and petitioners, who harassed him in their attempt to curb his impatient ire, and he was determined to act entirely for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Angelo._ I show it most of all when I show justice.”
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading The old man was tired of counsellors, advisers, and petitioners, who harassed him in their attempt to curb his impatient ire, and he was determined to act entirely for himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
irenounUS /aɪr/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The old man was tired of counsellors, advisers, and petitioners, who harassed him in their attempt to curb his impatient ire, and he was determined to act entirely for himself.
IsabellanounUS /ˌɪzəˈbelə/
the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
From this reading _Isabella._ “Yet show some pity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Angelo._ I show it most of all when I show justice.”
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading _Angelo._ I show it most of all when I show justice.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man was tired of counsellors, advisers, and petitioners, who harassed him in their attempt to curb his impatient ire, and he was determined to act entirely for himself.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had strictly commanded his servants to deny admittance to any one who might wish to see him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Angelo._ I show it most of all when I show justice.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Angelo._ I show it most of all when I show justice.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man was tired of counsellors, advisers, and petitioners, who harassed him in their attempt to curb his impatient ire, and he was determined to act entirely for himself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had strictly commanded his servants to deny admittance to any one who might wish to see him.
petitionersnounUS /pəˈtɪʃənərz/
plural of “petitioner” — one praying humbly for something
From this reading The old man was tired of counsellors, advisers, and petitioners, who harassed him in their attempt to curb his impatient ire, and he was determined to act entirely for himself.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading _Isabella._ “Yet show some pity.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had strictly commanded his servants to deny admittance to any one who might wish to see him.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He had strictly commanded his servants to deny admittance to any one who might wish to see him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _Isabella._ “Yet show some pity.
term of address for a man
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Isabella._ “Yet show some pity.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading He had strictly commanded his servants to deny admittance to any one who might wish to see him.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The old man was tired of counsellors, advisers, and petitioners, who harassed him in their attempt to curb his impatient ire, and he was determined to act entirely for himself.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The old man was tired of counsellors, advisers, and petitioners, who harassed him in their attempt to curb his impatient ire, and he was determined to act entirely for himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had strictly commanded his servants to deny admittance to any one who might wish to see him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
at the time that
From this reading _Angelo._ I show it most of all when I show justice.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
which person or people
From this reading He had strictly commanded his servants to deny admittance to any one who might wish to see him.
William
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From this reading _Measure for Measure._ That evening Sir William Berkeley was sitting in the private room at the tavern, which had been fitted up for his reception.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He had strictly commanded his servants to deny admittance to any one who might wish to see him.
but in spite of that
From this reading _Isabella._ “Yet show some pity.
