Chapter 7 of Measure for Measure The Works of William is here in full — 539 sentences across 108 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 7 of Measure for Measure The Works of William is here in full — 539 sentences across 108 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ACT V. SCENE I. _The city-gate._ _MARIANA veiled, ISABELLA, and FRIAR PETER, at their stand. Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met! Our old and faithful friend, we are glad to see you.
Chapter 7 of Measure for Measure The Works of William is here in full — 539 sentences across 108 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading “Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!”
to certain extent or degree
From this reading “Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!”
a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms
From this reading “_The city-gate._ _MARIANA veiled, ISABELLA, and FRIAR PETER, at their stand.”
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 “_The city-gate._ _MARIANA veiled, ISABELLA, and FRIAR PETER, at their stand.”
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!”
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading “Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!”
a high-ranking university administrator
From this reading “Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!”
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading “_The city-gate._ _MARIANA veiled, ISABELLA, and FRIAR PETER, at their stand.”
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perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading ACT V.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The city-gate._ _MARIANA veiled, ISABELLA, and FRIAR PETER, at their stand.
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From this reading Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our old and faithful friend, we are glad to see you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The city-gate._ _MARIANA veiled, ISABELLA, and FRIAR PETER, at their stand.
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!
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From this reading _The city-gate._ _MARIANA veiled, ISABELLA, and FRIAR PETER, at their stand.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!
to come or go into
From this reading Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Our old and faithful friend, we are glad to see you.
a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms
From this reading _The city-gate._ _MARIANA veiled, ISABELLA, and FRIAR PETER, at their stand.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Our old and faithful friend, we are glad to see you.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Our old and faithful friend, we are glad to see you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SCENE I.
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 _The city-gate._ _MARIANA veiled, ISABELLA, and FRIAR PETER, at their stand.
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The city-gate._ _MARIANA veiled, ISABELLA, and FRIAR PETER, at their stand.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Our old and faithful friend, we are glad to see you.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our old and faithful friend, we are glad to see you.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading _The city-gate._ _MARIANA veiled, ISABELLA, and FRIAR PETER, at their stand.
a high-ranking university administrator
From this reading Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!
the place where some action occurs
From this reading SCENE I.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Our old and faithful friend, we are glad to see you.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!
be standing; be upright
From this reading _The city-gate._ _MARIANA veiled, ISABELLA, and FRIAR PETER, at their stand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The city-gate._ _MARIANA veiled, ISABELLA, and FRIAR PETER, at their stand.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _The city-gate._ _MARIANA veiled, ISABELLA, and FRIAR PETER, at their stand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our old and faithful friend, we are glad to see you.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading ACT V.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading _The city-gate._ _MARIANA veiled, ISABELLA, and FRIAR PETER, at their stand.
precisely as stated
From this reading Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our old and faithful friend, we are glad to see you.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Enter DUKE, VARRIUS, LORDS, ANGELO, ESCALUS, LUCIO, PROVOST, OFFICERS, and CITIZENS, at several doors._ _Duke._ My very worthy cousin, fairly met!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Our old and faithful friend, we are glad to see you.
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