used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That man that hath a tongue, I say, is no man, If, with his tongue, he cannot win a woman."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "I am going to see your sister this afternoon," he had said to Noel at breakfast that morning.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading _A Midsummer Night's Dream._ As Moritz drove to Cleveland Terrace, he carefully rehearsed his part, as he had already rehearsed it a dozen times before.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am going to see your sister this afternoon," he had said to Noel at breakfast that morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Two Gentlemen of Verona._ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _A Midsummer Night's Dream._ As Moritz drove to Cleveland Terrace, he carefully rehearsed his part, as he had already rehearsed it a dozen times before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am going to see your sister this afternoon," he had said to Noel at breakfast that morning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _A Midsummer Night's Dream._ As Moritz drove to Cleveland Terrace, he carefully rehearsed his part, as he had already rehearsed it a dozen times before.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading _Two Gentlemen of Verona._ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind."
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "I am going to see your sister this afternoon," he had said to Noel at breakfast that morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Two Gentlemen of Verona._ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind."
cannot
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From this reading "That man that hath a tongue, I say, is no man, If, with his tongue, he cannot win a woman."
taking care or paying attention
From this reading _A Midsummer Night's Dream._ As Moritz drove to Cleveland Terrace, he carefully rehearsed his part, as he had already rehearsed it a dozen times before.
ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
From this reading _A Midsummer Night's Dream._ As Moritz drove to Cleveland Terrace, he carefully rehearsed his part, as he had already rehearsed it a dozen times before.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "SEE THE CONQUERING HERO COMES!"
CONQUERINGnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ/
the act of conquering
From this reading "SEE THE CONQUERING HERO COMES!"
CupidnounUS /ˈkjuːpɪd/
(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
From this reading _Two Gentlemen of Verona._ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading _A Midsummer Night's Dream._ As Moritz drove to Cleveland Terrace, he carefully rehearsed his part, as he had already rehearsed it a dozen times before.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading _A Midsummer Night's Dream._ As Moritz drove to Cleveland Terrace, he carefully rehearsed his part, as he had already rehearsed it a dozen times before.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading _A Midsummer Night's Dream._ As Moritz drove to Cleveland Terrace, he carefully rehearsed his part, as he had already rehearsed it a dozen times before.
opinion or judgment
From this reading _Two Gentlemen of Verona._ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind."
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading _Two Gentlemen of Verona._ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind."
the act of departing
From this reading "I am going to see your sister this afternoon," he had said to Noel at breakfast that morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A Midsummer Night's Dream._ As Moritz drove to Cleveland Terrace, he carefully rehearsed his part, as he had already rehearsed it a dozen times before.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "That man that hath a tongue, I say, is no man, If, with his tongue, he cannot win a woman."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That man that hath a tongue, I say, is no man, If, with his tongue, he cannot win a woman."
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "SEE THE CONQUERING HERO COMES!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "That man that hath a tongue, I say, is no man, If, with his tongue, he cannot win a woman."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That man that hath a tongue, I say, is no man, If, with his tongue, he cannot win a woman."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "That man that hath a tongue, I say, is no man, If, with his tongue, he cannot win a woman."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That man that hath a tongue, I say, is no man, If, with his tongue, he cannot win a woman."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _A Midsummer Night's Dream._ As Moritz drove to Cleveland Terrace, he carefully rehearsed his part, as he had already rehearsed it a dozen times before.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading _Two Gentlemen of Verona._ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Two Gentlemen of Verona._ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "That man that hath a tongue, I say, is no man, If, with his tongue, he cannot win a woman."
MidsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading _A Midsummer Night's Dream._ As Moritz drove to Cleveland Terrace, he carefully rehearsed his part, as he had already rehearsed it a dozen times before.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _Two Gentlemen of Verona._ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind."
Moritz
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From this reading _A Midsummer Night's Dream._ As Moritz drove to Cleveland Terrace, he carefully rehearsed his part, as he had already rehearsed it a dozen times before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I am going to see your sister this afternoon," he had said to Noel at breakfast that morning.
Night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _A Midsummer Night's Dream._ As Moritz drove to Cleveland Terrace, he carefully rehearsed his part, as he had already rehearsed it a dozen times before.
not any; not one
From this reading "That man that hath a tongue, I say, is no man, If, with his tongue, he cannot win a woman."
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading "I am going to see your sister this afternoon," he had said to Noel at breakfast that morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Two Gentlemen of Verona._ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Two Gentlemen of Verona._ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind."
coated with paint
From this reading _Two Gentlemen of Verona._ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _A Midsummer Night's Dream._ As Moritz drove to Cleveland Terrace, he carefully rehearsed his part, as he had already rehearsed it a dozen times before.
rehearsedverbUS /riˈhɜːrst/
past form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading _A Midsummer Night's Dream._ As Moritz drove to Cleveland Terrace, he carefully rehearsed his part, as he had already rehearsed it a dozen times before.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am going to see your sister this afternoon," he had said to Noel at breakfast that morning.
express in words
From this reading "That man that hath a tongue, I say, is no man, If, with his tongue, he cannot win a woman."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "SEE THE CONQUERING HERO COMES!"
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "I am going to see your sister this afternoon," he had said to Noel at breakfast that morning.
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading _A Midsummer Night's Dream._ As Moritz drove to Cleveland Terrace, he carefully rehearsed his part, as he had already rehearsed it a dozen times before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That man that hath a tongue, I say, is no man, If, with his tongue, he cannot win a woman."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "SEE THE CONQUERING HERO COMES!"
for that reason; as a result
From this reading _Two Gentlemen of Verona._ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I am going to see your sister this afternoon," he had said to Noel at breakfast that morning.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading _A Midsummer Night's Dream._ As Moritz drove to Cleveland Terrace, he carefully rehearsed his part, as he had already rehearsed it a dozen times before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A Midsummer Night's Dream._ As Moritz drove to Cleveland Terrace, he carefully rehearsed his part, as he had already rehearsed it a dozen times before.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading "That man that hath a tongue, I say, is no man, If, with his tongue, he cannot win a woman."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Two Gentlemen of Verona._ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind."
VeronanounUS /vərˈoʊnə/
a city in Veneto on the River Adige
From this reading _Two Gentlemen of Verona._ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind."
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "That man that hath a tongue, I say, is no man, If, with his tongue, he cannot win a woman."
wing'd
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From this reading _Two Gentlemen of Verona._ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "That man that hath a tongue, I say, is no man, If, with his tongue, he cannot win a woman."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "That man that hath a tongue, I say, is no man, If, with his tongue, he cannot win a woman."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am going to see your sister this afternoon," he had said to Noel at breakfast that morning.
