used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No; but I take the story and give it a turn similar (though not the same) to what Thackeray gave to _Ivanhoe_ in _Rebecca and Rowena_.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No; but I take the story and give it a turn similar (though not the same) to what Thackeray gave to _Ivanhoe_ in _Rebecca and Rowena_.
Ariel
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From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not in the sense in which I understand burlesque, as, for instance, I burlesqued _Fédora_, _Diplomacy_, Ouida’s _Strathmore_, &c., &c.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
BurlesquenounUS /bərˈlesk/
a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
From this reading Burlesque it?
burlesqued
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From this reading Not in the sense in which I understand burlesque, as, for instance, I burlesqued _Fédora_, _Diplomacy_, Ouida’s _Strathmore_, &c., &c.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No; but I take the story and give it a turn similar (though not the same) to what Thackeray gave to _Ivanhoe_ in _Rebecca and Rowena_.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Not in the sense in which I understand burlesque, as, for instance, I burlesqued _Fédora_, _Diplomacy_, Ouida’s _Strathmore_, &c., &c.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He took up the tale where Scott left off, but he reproduced the scenes and characters under changed conditions.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He took up the tale where Scott left off, but he reproduced the scenes and characters under changed conditions.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading He took up the tale where Scott left off, but he reproduced the scenes and characters under changed conditions.
DiplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading Not in the sense in which I understand burlesque, as, for instance, I burlesqued _Fédora_, _Diplomacy_, Ouida’s _Strathmore_, &c., &c.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not in the sense in which I understand burlesque, as, for instance, I burlesqued _Fédora_, _Diplomacy_, Ouida’s _Strathmore_, &c., &c.
forecastedverbUS /ˈfɔːrkæstɪd/
past form of “forecast” — predict in advance
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
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 I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
Fédora
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From this reading Not in the sense in which I understand burlesque, as, for instance, I burlesqued _Fédora_, _Diplomacy_, Ouida’s _Strathmore_, &c., &c.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading No; but I take the story and give it a turn similar (though not the same) to what Thackeray gave to _Ivanhoe_ in _Rebecca and Rowena_.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading No; but I take the story and give it a turn similar (though not the same) to what Thackeray gave to _Ivanhoe_ in _Rebecca and Rowena_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took up the tale where Scott left off, but he reproduced the scenes and characters under changed conditions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Not in the sense in which I understand burlesque, as, for instance, I burlesqued _Fédora_, _Diplomacy_, Ouida’s _Strathmore_, &c., &c.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not in the sense in which I understand burlesque, as, for instance, I burlesqued _Fédora_, _Diplomacy_, Ouida’s _Strathmore_, &c., &c.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Not in the sense in which I understand burlesque, as, for instance, I burlesqued _Fédora_, _Diplomacy_, Ouida’s _Strathmore_, &c., &c.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Burlesque it?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
Ivanhoe
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From this reading No; but I take the story and give it a turn similar (though not the same) to what Thackeray gave to _Ivanhoe_ in _Rebecca and Rowena_.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He took up the tale where Scott left off, but he reproduced the scenes and characters under changed conditions.
not any; not one
From this reading No; but I take the story and give it a turn similar (though not the same) to what Thackeray gave to _Ivanhoe_ in _Rebecca and Rowena_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not in the sense in which I understand burlesque, as, for instance, I burlesqued _Fédora_, _Diplomacy_, Ouida’s _Strathmore_, &c., &c.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He took up the tale where Scott left off, but he reproduced the scenes and characters under changed conditions.
omitverbUS /oʊˈmɪt/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
and nothing more
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
Ouida's
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From this reading Not in the sense in which I understand burlesque, as, for instance, I burlesqued _Fédora_, _Diplomacy_, Ouida’s _Strathmore_, &c., &c.
Prospero
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From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
RebeccanounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading No; but I take the story and give it a turn similar (though not the same) to what Thackeray gave to _Ivanhoe_ in _Rebecca and Rowena_.
reproducedverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːst/
past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading He took up the tale where Scott left off, but he reproduced the scenes and characters under changed conditions.
Rowena
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From this reading No; but I take the story and give it a turn similar (though not the same) to what Thackeray gave to _Ivanhoe_ in _Rebecca and Rowena_.
Identical; not different.
From this reading No; but I take the story and give it a turn similar (though not the same) to what Thackeray gave to _Ivanhoe_ in _Rebecca and Rowena_.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading He took up the tale where Scott left off, but he reproduced the scenes and characters under changed conditions.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading He took up the tale where Scott left off, but he reproduced the scenes and characters under changed conditions.
sea-fog
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From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Not in the sense in which I understand burlesque, as, for instance, I burlesqued _Fédora_, _Diplomacy_, Ouida’s _Strathmore_, &c., &c.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
transport commercially
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading No; but I take the story and give it a turn similar (though not the same) to what Thackeray gave to _Ivanhoe_ in _Rebecca and Rowena_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
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 No; but I take the story and give it a turn similar (though not the same) to what Thackeray gave to _Ivanhoe_ in _Rebecca and Rowena_.
Strathmore
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From this reading Not in the sense in which I understand burlesque, as, for instance, I burlesqued _Fédora_, _Diplomacy_, Ouida’s _Strathmore_, &c., &c.
carry out
From this reading No; but I take the story and give it a turn similar (though not the same) to what Thackeray gave to _Ivanhoe_ in _Rebecca and Rowena_.
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 He took up the tale where Scott left off, but he reproduced the scenes and characters under changed conditions.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
ThackeraynounUS /ˈθækəri/
English writer (born in India) (1811-1863)
From this reading No; but I take the story and give it a turn similar (though not the same) to what Thackeray gave to _Ivanhoe_ in _Rebecca and Rowena_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not in the sense in which I understand burlesque, as, for instance, I burlesqued _Fédora_, _Diplomacy_, Ouida’s _Strathmore_, &c., &c.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading No; but I take the story and give it a turn similar (though not the same) to what Thackeray gave to _Ivanhoe_ in _Rebecca and Rowena_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No; but I take the story and give it a turn similar (though not the same) to what Thackeray gave to _Ivanhoe_ in _Rebecca and Rowena_.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took up the tale where Scott left off, but he reproduced the scenes and characters under changed conditions.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading No; but I take the story and give it a turn similar (though not the same) to what Thackeray gave to _Ivanhoe_ in _Rebecca and Rowena_.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He took up the tale where Scott left off, but he reproduced the scenes and characters under changed conditions.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Not in the sense in which I understand burlesque, as, for instance, I burlesqued _Fédora_, _Diplomacy_, Ouida’s _Strathmore_, &c., &c.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He took up the tale where Scott left off, but he reproduced the scenes and characters under changed conditions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No; but I take the story and give it a turn similar (though not the same) to what Thackeray gave to _Ivanhoe_ in _Rebecca and Rowena_.
at the time that
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
in or at the place that
From this reading He took up the tale where Scott left off, but he reproduced the scenes and characters under changed conditions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not in the sense in which I understand burlesque, as, for instance, I burlesqued _Fédora_, _Diplomacy_, Ouida’s _Strathmore_, &c., &c.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
wrecksnounUS /reks/
plural of “wreck” — something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading I take the story with its leading characters; I omit the tempest entirely (only a sea-fog, when Prospero had forecasted a “disturbance”), and Ariel, capable of assuming all sorts of shapes and forms, does so and wrecks the ship.
