adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Machiavel was a man of talent.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MACHIAVEL entered the green-room, intending to wait for Mrs. Woffington, and carry out the second part of his plan.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading If he has been a silent personage hitherto, it is merely because it was not his cue to talk, but listen; otherwise, he was rather a master of the art of speech.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He could be insinuating, eloquent, sensible, or satirical, at will.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He could be insinuating, eloquent, sensible, or satirical, at will.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading If he has been a silent personage hitherto, it is merely because it was not his cue to talk, but listen; otherwise, he was rather a master of the art of speech.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If he has been a silent personage hitherto, it is merely because it was not his cue to talk, but listen; otherwise, he was rather a master of the art of speech.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If he has been a silent personage hitherto, it is merely because it was not his cue to talk, but listen; otherwise, he was rather a master of the art of speech.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
cannot
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From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading MACHIAVEL entered the green-room, intending to wait for Mrs. Woffington, and carry out the second part of his plan.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could be insinuating, eloquent, sensible, or satirical, at will.
cuenounUS /kjuː/
an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech
From this reading If he has been a silent personage hitherto, it is merely because it was not his cue to talk, but listen; otherwise, he was rather a master of the art of speech.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading He could be insinuating, eloquent, sensible, or satirical, at will.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading MACHIAVEL entered the green-room, intending to wait for Mrs. Woffington, and carry out the second part of his plan.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MACHIAVEL entered the green-room, intending to wait for Mrs. Woffington, and carry out the second part of his plan.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
green-room
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From this reading MACHIAVEL entered the green-room, intending to wait for Mrs. Woffington, and carry out the second part of his plan.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he has been a silent personage hitherto, it is merely because it was not his cue to talk, but listen; otherwise, he was rather a master of the art of speech.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MACHIAVEL entered the green-room, intending to wait for Mrs. Woffington, and carry out the second part of his plan.
hithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading If he has been a silent personage hitherto, it is merely because it was not his cue to talk, but listen; otherwise, he was rather a master of the art of speech.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he has been a silent personage hitherto, it is merely because it was not his cue to talk, but listen; otherwise, he was rather a master of the art of speech.
insinuatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪnjuːeɪtɪŋ/
calculated to please or gain favor
From this reading He could be insinuating, eloquent, sensible, or satirical, at will.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading MACHIAVEL entered the green-room, intending to wait for Mrs. Woffington, and carry out the second part of his plan.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he has been a silent personage hitherto, it is merely because it was not his cue to talk, but listen; otherwise, he was rather a master of the art of speech.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he has been a silent personage hitherto, it is merely because it was not his cue to talk, but listen; otherwise, he was rather a master of the art of speech.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading If he has been a silent personage hitherto, it is merely because it was not his cue to talk, but listen; otherwise, he was rather a master of the art of speech.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
MACHIAVEL
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From this reading MACHIAVEL entered the green-room, intending to wait for Mrs. Woffington, and carry out the second part of his plan.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Machiavel was a man of talent.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading If he has been a silent personage hitherto, it is merely because it was not his cue to talk, but listen; otherwise, he was rather a master of the art of speech.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading If he has been a silent personage hitherto, it is merely because it was not his cue to talk, but listen; otherwise, he was rather a master of the art of speech.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MACHIAVEL entered the green-room, intending to wait for Mrs. Woffington, and carry out the second part of his plan.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he has been a silent personage hitherto, it is merely because it was not his cue to talk, but listen; otherwise, he was rather a master of the art of speech.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MACHIAVEL entered the green-room, intending to wait for Mrs. Woffington, and carry out the second part of his plan.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He could be insinuating, eloquent, sensible, or satirical, at will.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading If he has been a silent personage hitherto, it is merely because it was not his cue to talk, but listen; otherwise, he was rather a master of the art of speech.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading MACHIAVEL entered the green-room, intending to wait for Mrs. Woffington, and carry out the second part of his plan.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading MACHIAVEL entered the green-room, intending to wait for Mrs. Woffington, and carry out the second part of his plan.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading If he has been a silent personage hitherto, it is merely because it was not his cue to talk, but listen; otherwise, he was rather a master of the art of speech.
pickaxnoun
a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading MACHIAVEL entered the green-room, intending to wait for Mrs. Woffington, and carry out the second part of his plan.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading If he has been a silent personage hitherto, it is merely because it was not his cue to talk, but listen; otherwise, he was rather a master of the art of speech.
ridiculenounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːl/
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
satiricaladjectiveUS /səˈtɪrəkəl/
exposing human folly to ridicule
From this reading He could be insinuating, eloquent, sensible, or satirical, at will.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading MACHIAVEL entered the green-room, intending to wait for Mrs. Woffington, and carry out the second part of his plan.
sensibleadjectiveUS /ˈsensəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading If he has been a silent personage hitherto, it is merely because it was not his cue to talk, but listen; otherwise, he was rather a master of the art of speech.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading If he has been a silent personage hitherto, it is merely because it was not his cue to talk, but listen; otherwise, he was rather a master of the art of speech.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Machiavel was a man of talent.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading If he has been a silent personage hitherto, it is merely because it was not his cue to talk, but listen; otherwise, he was rather a master of the art of speech.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MACHIAVEL entered the green-room, intending to wait for Mrs. Woffington, and carry out the second part of his plan.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MACHIAVEL entered the green-room, intending to wait for Mrs. Woffington, and carry out the second part of his plan.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading MACHIAVEL entered the green-room, intending to wait for Mrs. Woffington, and carry out the second part of his plan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Machiavel was a man of talent.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He could be insinuating, eloquent, sensible, or satirical, at will.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He knew that weak minds cannot make head against ridicule, and with this pickax he proposed to clear the way, before he came to grave, sensible, business love with the lady.
Woffington
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From this reading MACHIAVEL entered the green-room, intending to wait for Mrs. Woffington, and carry out the second part of his plan.
