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From this reading (346) General Observation.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The incidents are so numerous, that the argument of the play would make a long tale.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The scenes are interchangeably diversified with merriment and solemnity; with merriment that includes judicious and instructive observations, and solemnity, not strained by poetical violence above the natural sentiments of man.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The scenes are interchangeably diversified with merriment and solemnity; with merriment that includes judicious and instructive observations, and solemnity, not strained by poetical violence above the natural sentiments of man.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading New characters appear from time to time in continual succession, exhibiting various forms of life and particular modes of conversation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The incidents are so numerous, that the argument of the play would make a long tale.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The incidents are so numerous, that the argument of the play would make a long tale.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
characterised
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading New characters appear from time to time in continual succession, exhibiting various forms of life and particular modes of conversation.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading New characters appear from time to time in continual succession, exhibiting various forms of life and particular modes of conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading New characters appear from time to time in continual succession, exhibiting various forms of life and particular modes of conversation.
distinguishesverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
diversifiedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrsəfaɪd/
having variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety
From this reading The scenes are interchangeably diversified with merriment and solemnity; with merriment that includes judicious and instructive observations, and solemnity, not strained by poetical violence above the natural sentiments of man.
dramasnounUS /ˈdrɑːməz/
plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
exhibitingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading New characters appear from time to time in continual succession, exhibiting various forms of life and particular modes of conversation.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading New characters appear from time to time in continual succession, exhibiting various forms of life and particular modes of conversation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading (346) General Observation.
HamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading New characters appear from time to time in continual succession, exhibiting various forms of life and particular modes of conversation.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The incidents are so numerous, that the argument of the play would make a long tale.
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The scenes are interchangeably diversified with merriment and solemnity; with merriment that includes judicious and instructive observations, and solemnity, not strained by poetical violence above the natural sentiments of man.
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading The scenes are interchangeably diversified with merriment and solemnity; with merriment that includes judicious and instructive observations, and solemnity, not strained by poetical violence above the natural sentiments of man.
interchangeablyadverbUS /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbli/
in an interchangeable manner
From this reading The scenes are interchangeably diversified with merriment and solemnity; with merriment that includes judicious and instructive observations, and solemnity, not strained by poetical violence above the natural sentiments of man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading The scenes are interchangeably diversified with merriment and solemnity; with merriment that includes judicious and instructive observations, and solemnity, not strained by poetical violence above the natural sentiments of man.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading New characters appear from time to time in continual succession, exhibiting various forms of life and particular modes of conversation.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The incidents are so numerous, that the argument of the play would make a long tale.
engage in
From this reading The incidents are so numerous, that the argument of the play would make a long tale.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The scenes are interchangeably diversified with merriment and solemnity; with merriment that includes judicious and instructive observations, and solemnity, not strained by poetical violence above the natural sentiments of man.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading The scenes are interchangeably diversified with merriment and solemnity; with merriment that includes judicious and instructive observations, and solemnity, not strained by poetical violence above the natural sentiments of man.
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading New characters appear from time to time in continual succession, exhibiting various forms of life and particular modes of conversation.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The scenes are interchangeably diversified with merriment and solemnity; with merriment that includes judicious and instructive observations, and solemnity, not strained by poetical violence above the natural sentiments of man.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New characters appear from time to time in continual succession, exhibiting various forms of life and particular modes of conversation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The scenes are interchangeably diversified with merriment and solemnity; with merriment that includes judicious and instructive observations, and solemnity, not strained by poetical violence above the natural sentiments of man.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The incidents are so numerous, that the argument of the play would make a long tale.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading (346) General Observation.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The scenes are interchangeably diversified with merriment and solemnity; with merriment that includes judicious and instructive observations, and solemnity, not strained by poetical violence above the natural sentiments of man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The incidents are so numerous, that the argument of the play would make a long tale.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading The scenes are interchangeably diversified with merriment and solemnity; with merriment that includes judicious and instructive observations, and solemnity, not strained by poetical violence above the natural sentiments of man.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scenes are interchangeably diversified with merriment and solemnity; with merriment that includes judicious and instructive observations, and solemnity, not strained by poetical violence above the natural sentiments of man.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading The scenes are interchangeably diversified with merriment and solemnity; with merriment that includes judicious and instructive observations, and solemnity, not strained by poetical violence above the natural sentiments of man.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The incidents are so numerous, that the argument of the play would make a long tale.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading The scenes are interchangeably diversified with merriment and solemnity; with merriment that includes judicious and instructive observations, and solemnity, not strained by poetical violence above the natural sentiments of man.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading The scenes are interchangeably diversified with merriment and solemnity; with merriment that includes judicious and instructive observations, and solemnity, not strained by poetical violence above the natural sentiments of man.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading New characters appear from time to time in continual succession, exhibiting various forms of life and particular modes of conversation.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The incidents are so numerous, that the argument of the play would make a long tale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The incidents are so numerous, that the argument of the play would make a long tale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading New characters appear from time to time in continual succession, exhibiting various forms of life and particular modes of conversation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading New characters appear from time to time in continual succession, exhibiting various forms of life and particular modes of conversation.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading The scenes are interchangeably diversified with merriment and solemnity; with merriment that includes judicious and instructive observations, and solemnity, not strained by poetical violence above the natural sentiments of man.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If the dramas of Shakespeare were to be characterised, each by the particular excellence which distinguishes it from the rest, we must allow to the tragedy of Hamlet the praise of variety.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The scenes are interchangeably diversified with merriment and solemnity; with merriment that includes judicious and instructive observations, and solemnity, not strained by poetical violence above the natural sentiments of man.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The incidents are so numerous, that the argument of the play would make a long tale.
