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From this reading Wilde died at Paris, November 30, 1900.
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From this reading Wilde died at Paris, November 30, 1900.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Or "There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wilde's society plays, flashing and cynical, were the forerunners of Bernard Shaw's audacious and far more searching ironies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wilde died at Paris, November 30, 1900.
audaciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈdeɪʃəs/
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading Wilde's society plays, flashing and cynical, were the forerunners of Bernard Shaw's audacious and far more searching ironies.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Or "There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about."
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading Wilde's society plays, flashing and cynical, were the forerunners of Bernard Shaw's audacious and far more searching ironies.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading Wilde's society plays, flashing and cynical, were the forerunners of Bernard Shaw's audacious and far more searching ironies.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Wilde died at Paris, November 30, 1900.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
epigrams
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From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
at any time
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Wilde's society plays, flashing and cynical, were the forerunners of Bernard Shaw's audacious and far more searching ironies.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Wilde's society plays, flashing and cynical, were the forerunners of Bernard Shaw's audacious and far more searching ironies.
forerunnersnounUS /ˈfɔːrʌnərz/
plural of “forerunner” — a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
From this reading Wilde's society plays, flashing and cynical, were the forerunners of Bernard Shaw's audacious and far more searching ironies.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
ironiesnounUS /ˈaɪrəniz/
plural of “irony” — witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading Wilde's society plays, flashing and cynical, were the forerunners of Bernard Shaw's audacious and far more searching ironies.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the only tyranny that lasts."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
lastsnounUS /læsts/
plural of “last” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading It is the only tyranny that lasts."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Wilde's society plays, flashing and cynical, were the forerunners of Bernard Shaw's audacious and far more searching ironies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Or "There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about."
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Wilde died at Paris, November 30, 1900.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wilde's society plays, flashing and cynical, were the forerunners of Bernard Shaw's audacious and far more searching ironies.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
and nothing more
From this reading It is the only tyranny that lasts."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or "There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about."
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Wilde died at Paris, November 30, 1900.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Wilde's society plays, flashing and cynical, were the forerunners of Bernard Shaw's audacious and far more searching ironies.
an educational institution
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Wilde's society plays, flashing and cynical, were the forerunners of Bernard Shaw's audacious and far more searching ironies.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
Shaw'snounUS /ʃɔːz/
possessive form of “shaw” — United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading Wilde's society plays, flashing and cynical, were the forerunners of Bernard Shaw's audacious and far more searching ironies.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Wilde's society plays, flashing and cynical, were the forerunners of Bernard Shaw's audacious and far more searching ironies.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Or "There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Or "There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is the only tyranny that lasts."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wilde's society plays, flashing and cynical, were the forerunners of Bernard Shaw's audacious and far more searching ironies.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Or "There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about."
a special situation
From this reading Or "There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about."
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wilde's society plays, flashing and cynical, were the forerunners of Bernard Shaw's audacious and far more searching ironies.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
WildenounUS /waɪld/
Irish writer and wit (1854-1900)
From this reading Wilde died at Paris, November 30, 1900.
Wilde'snounUS /waɪldz/
possessive form of “wilde” — Irish writer and wit (1854-1900)
From this reading Wilde's society plays, flashing and cynical, were the forerunners of Bernard Shaw's audacious and far more searching ironies.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Or "There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about."
the least favorable outcome
From this reading One sees the origin of a whole school of drama in such epigrams as "The history of woman is the history of the worst form of tyranny the world has ever known: the tyranny of the weak over the strong.
