used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading • • • • "Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading • • • • "Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more."
CreepsnounUS /kriːps/
a disease of cattle and sheep attributed to a dietary deficiency; characterized by anemia and softening of the bones and a slow stiff gait
From this reading "To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
Evelyn
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From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
fretsnounUS /frets/
plural of “fret” — agitation resulting from active worry
From this reading • • • • "Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day.
GIPSYnoun
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading THE "SPANISH GIPSY."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading • • • • "Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading • • • • "Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading • • • • "Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading • • • • "Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
JEAN'SnounUS /dʒiːnz/
possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
Life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading • • • • "Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading • • • • "Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
not any; not one
From this reading • • • • "Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading "To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day.
by chance
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading "To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading • • • • "Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading • • • • "Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more."
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading • • • • "Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more."
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading SHAKESPEARE.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading THE "SPANISH GIPSY."
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading • • • • "Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more."
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
strutsnounUS /strʌts/
plural of “strut” — a proud stiff pompous gait
From this reading • • • • "Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading • • • • "Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "SPANISH GIPSY."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading • • • • "Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day.
To-morrow
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From this reading "To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading • • • • "Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more."
Villiers
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From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading • • • • "Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
which person or people
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
but in spite of that
From this reading JEAN'S estimate of Evelyn Villiers as one who "had always a pet worry," was not far wrong—indeed, such a statement might perhaps be made of nine out of every ten individuals, then or now—yet it was an estimate with two sides.
