Chapter 3 of Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, Beaumont is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, Beaumont is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Act v. sc. 5.— “_Sooth._ When, as a lion’s whelp,” &c. It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology. “Titus Andronicus.” Act i. sc.
Chapter 3 of Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, Beaumont is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.”
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading “It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.”
a history of a word
From this reading “It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.”
possessive form of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading “It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.”
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading “It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.”
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading “It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.”
a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul
From this reading ““Titus Andronicus.””
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From this reading 5.— “_Sooth._ When, as a lion’s whelp,” &c.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 5.— “_Sooth._ When, as a lion’s whelp,” &c.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Act v. sc.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Titus Andronicus.”
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 5.— “_Sooth._ When, as a lion’s whelp,” &c.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading 5.— “_Sooth._ When, as a lion’s whelp,” &c.
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
one or the other of two
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
a history of a word
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Act i. sc.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
possessive form of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading 5.— “_Sooth._ When, as a lion’s whelp,” &c.
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
not any; not one
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
having the power to propel
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
a white trivalent metallic element; sometimes classified in the rare earth group; occurs in the Scandinavian mineral thortveitite
From this reading Act v. sc.
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
truth or reality
From this reading 5.— “_Sooth._ When, as a lion’s whelp,” &c.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul
From this reading “Titus Andronicus.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
except if; if not
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading Act v. sc.
young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
From this reading 5.— “_Sooth._ When, as a lion’s whelp,” &c.
at the time that
From this reading 5.— “_Sooth._ When, as a lion’s whelp,” &c.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It is not easy to conjecture why Shakespeare should have introduced this ludicrous scroll, which answers no one purpose, either propulsive, or explicatory, unless as a joke on etymology.
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