used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I do perceive here a divided duty."--_Othello._ JEALOUSY is the keenest, the most selfish, the most poignant of all sufferings.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To watch Dulce day after day in her cousin's society, to mark her great eyes grow brighter when he comes, is now more than he can endure.
(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 do perceive here a divided duty."--_Othello._ JEALOUSY is the keenest, the most selfish, the most poignant of all sufferings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This monster having now seized upon Stephen, is holding him in a close embrace and is swiftly crushing within him all hope and peace and joy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
Blount
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From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading To watch Dulce day after day in her cousin's society, to mark her great eyes grow brighter when he comes, is now more than he can endure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading To watch Dulce day after day in her cousin's society, to mark her great eyes grow brighter when he comes, is now more than he can endure.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading This monster having now seized upon Stephen, is holding him in a close embrace and is swiftly crushing within him all hope and peace and joy.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading To watch Dulce day after day in her cousin's society, to mark her great eyes grow brighter when he comes, is now more than he can endure.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading To watch Dulce day after day in her cousin's society, to mark her great eyes grow brighter when he comes, is now more than he can endure.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading This monster having now seized upon Stephen, is holding him in a close embrace and is swiftly crushing within him all hope and peace and joy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading To watch Dulce day after day in her cousin's society, to mark her great eyes grow brighter when he comes, is now more than he can endure.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading "I do perceive here a divided duty."--_Othello._ JEALOUSY is the keenest, the most selfish, the most poignant of all sufferings.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do perceive here a divided duty."--_Othello._ JEALOUSY is the keenest, the most selfish, the most poignant of all sufferings.
Dulce
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From this reading To watch Dulce day after day in her cousin's society, to mark her great eyes grow brighter when he comes, is now more than he can endure.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "I do perceive here a divided duty."--_Othello._ JEALOUSY is the keenest, the most selfish, the most poignant of all sufferings.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading This monster having now seized upon Stephen, is holding him in a close embrace and is swiftly crushing within him all hope and peace and joy.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading To watch Dulce day after day in her cousin's society, to mark her great eyes grow brighter when he comes, is now more than he can endure.
opinion or judgment
From this reading To watch Dulce day after day in her cousin's society, to mark her great eyes grow brighter when he comes, is now more than he can endure.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading To watch Dulce day after day in her cousin's society, to mark her great eyes grow brighter when he comes, is now more than he can endure.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading To watch Dulce day after day in her cousin's society, to mark her great eyes grow brighter when he comes, is now more than he can endure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This monster having now seized upon Stephen, is holding him in a close embrace and is swiftly crushing within him all hope and peace and joy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To watch Dulce day after day in her cousin's society, to mark her great eyes grow brighter when he comes, is now more than he can endure.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading "It is," says Milton, "the injured lover's hell."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To watch Dulce day after day in her cousin's society, to mark her great eyes grow brighter when he comes, is now more than he can endure.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I do perceive here a divided duty."--_Othello._ JEALOUSY is the keenest, the most selfish, the most poignant of all sufferings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This monster having now seized upon Stephen, is holding him in a close embrace and is swiftly crushing within him all hope and peace and joy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
the act of retaining something
From this reading This monster having now seized upon Stephen, is holding him in a close embrace and is swiftly crushing within him all hope and peace and joy.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading This monster having now seized upon Stephen, is holding him in a close embrace and is swiftly crushing within him all hope and peace and joy.
a social unit living together
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do perceive here a divided duty."--_Othello._ JEALOUSY is the keenest, the most selfish, the most poignant of all sufferings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This monster having now seized upon Stephen, is holding him in a close embrace and is swiftly crushing within him all hope and peace and joy.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading "It is," says Milton, "the injured lover's hell."
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I do perceive here a divided duty."--_Othello._ JEALOUSY is the keenest, the most selfish, the most poignant of all sufferings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is," says Milton, "the injured lover's hell."
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading "I do perceive here a divided duty."--_Othello._ JEALOUSY is the keenest, the most selfish, the most poignant of all sufferings.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading This monster having now seized upon Stephen, is holding him in a close embrace and is swiftly crushing within him all hope and peace and joy.
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading "I do perceive here a divided duty."--_Othello._ JEALOUSY is the keenest, the most selfish, the most poignant of all sufferings.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading "It is," says Milton, "the injured lover's hell."
roused to anger
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading To watch Dulce day after day in her cousin's society, to mark her great eyes grow brighter when he comes, is now more than he can endure.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading "It is," says Milton, "the injured lover's hell."
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading This monster having now seized upon Stephen, is holding him in a close embrace and is swiftly crushing within him all hope and peace and joy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To watch Dulce day after day in her cousin's society, to mark her great eyes grow brighter when he comes, is now more than he can endure.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "I do perceive here a divided duty."--_Othello._ JEALOUSY is the keenest, the most selfish, the most poignant of all sufferings.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This monster having now seized upon Stephen, is holding him in a close embrace and is swiftly crushing within him all hope and peace and joy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I do perceive here a divided duty."--_Othello._ JEALOUSY is the keenest, the most selfish, the most poignant of all sufferings.
OthellonounUS /əˈθeloʊ/
the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who would not trust his wife
From this reading "I do perceive here a divided duty."--_Othello._ JEALOUSY is the keenest, the most selfish, the most poignant of all sufferings.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading This monster having now seized upon Stephen, is holding him in a close embrace and is swiftly crushing within him all hope and peace and joy.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading "I do perceive here a divided duty."--_Othello._ JEALOUSY is the keenest, the most selfish, the most poignant of all sufferings.
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading "I do perceive here a divided duty."--_Othello._ JEALOUSY is the keenest, the most selfish, the most poignant of all sufferings.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
rendersnounUS /ˈrendərz/
plural of “render” — a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "It is," says Milton, "the injured lover's hell."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading This monster having now seized upon Stephen, is holding him in a close embrace and is swiftly crushing within him all hope and peace and joy.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading "I do perceive here a divided duty."--_Othello._ JEALOUSY is the keenest, the most selfish, the most poignant of all sufferings.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading To watch Dulce day after day in her cousin's society, to mark her great eyes grow brighter when he comes, is now more than he can endure.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading This monster having now seized upon Stephen, is holding him in a close embrace and is swiftly crushing within him all hope and peace and joy.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading "I do perceive here a divided duty."--_Othello._ JEALOUSY is the keenest, the most selfish, the most poignant of all sufferings.
in a swift manner
From this reading This monster having now seized upon Stephen, is holding him in a close embrace and is swiftly crushing within him all hope and peace and joy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To watch Dulce day after day in her cousin's society, to mark her great eyes grow brighter when he comes, is now more than he can endure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I do perceive here a divided duty."--_Othello._ JEALOUSY is the keenest, the most selfish, the most poignant of all sufferings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This monster having now seized upon Stephen, is holding him in a close embrace and is swiftly crushing within him all hope and peace and joy.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To watch Dulce day after day in her cousin's society, to mark her great eyes grow brighter when he comes, is now more than he can endure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This monster having now seized upon Stephen, is holding him in a close embrace and is swiftly crushing within him all hope and peace and joy.
warnsverbUS /wɔːrnz/
third-person singular of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
look attentively
From this reading To watch Dulce day after day in her cousin's society, to mark her great eyes grow brighter when he comes, is now more than he can endure.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
at the time that
From this reading To watch Dulce day after day in her cousin's society, to mark her great eyes grow brighter when he comes, is now more than he can endure.
in or at the place that
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading This monster having now seized upon Stephen, is holding him in a close embrace and is swiftly crushing within him all hope and peace and joy.
people who are wounded
From this reading To find himself second where he had been first is intolerable to him, and a shrinking feeling that warns him he is being watched and commented upon by all the members of the Blount household, renders him at times half mad with rage and wounded pride.
