used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading But the critic's disparaging thoughts in this case are well accounted for in what himself had unhappily witnessed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading She and her Benedick now live apart, but with entire reciprocity of sentiments; each devoutly wishing that the other may soon pass into a better world."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the critic's disparaging thoughts in this case are well accounted for in what himself had unhappily witnessed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
BenedicknounUS /ˈbenədɪk/
a newly married man (especially one who has long been a bachelor)
From this reading She and her Benedick now live apart, but with entire reciprocity of sentiments; each devoutly wishing that the other may soon pass into a better world."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She and her Benedick now live apart, but with entire reciprocity of sentiments; each devoutly wishing that the other may soon pass into a better world."
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the critic's disparaging thoughts in this case are well accounted for in what himself had unhappily witnessed.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But the critic's disparaging thoughts in this case are well accounted for in what himself had unhappily witnessed.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
critic'snounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
possessive form of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading But the critic's disparaging thoughts in this case are well accounted for in what himself had unhappily witnessed.
delineationnounUS /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/
a graphic or vivid verbal description
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
devoutlyadverbUS /dɪˈvaʊtli/
in a devout and pious manner
From this reading She and her Benedick now live apart, but with entire reciprocity of sentiments; each devoutly wishing that the other may soon pass into a better world."
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Nature's and Shakespeare's men and women seem very differently to different persons, and even to the same persons at different times.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading Nature's and Shakespeare's men and women seem very differently to different persons, and even to the same persons at different times.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
disparagingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪdʒɪŋ/
expressive of low opinion
From this reading But the critic's disparaging thoughts in this case are well accounted for in what himself had unhappily witnessed.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She and her Benedick now live apart, but with entire reciprocity of sentiments; each devoutly wishing that the other may soon pass into a better world."
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading She and her Benedick now live apart, but with entire reciprocity of sentiments; each devoutly wishing that the other may soon pass into a better world."
divisible by two
From this reading Nature's and Shakespeare's men and women seem very differently to different persons, and even to the same persons at different times.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the critic's disparaging thoughts in this case are well accounted for in what himself had unhappily witnessed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the critic's disparaging thoughts in this case are well accounted for in what himself had unhappily witnessed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But the critic's disparaging thoughts in this case are well accounted for in what himself had unhappily witnessed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
how
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From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
hypocriticallyadverb
in a hypocritical manner
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the critic's disparaging thoughts in this case are well accounted for in what himself had unhappily witnessed.
inasmuch
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From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She and her Benedick now live apart, but with entire reciprocity of sentiments; each devoutly wishing that the other may soon pass into a better world."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
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 "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She and her Benedick now live apart, but with entire reciprocity of sentiments; each devoutly wishing that the other may soon pass into a better world."
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She and her Benedick now live apart, but with entire reciprocity of sentiments; each devoutly wishing that the other may soon pass into a better world."
the force of workers available
From this reading Nature's and Shakespeare's men and women seem very differently to different persons, and even to the same persons at different times.
used to form the superlative
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Nature's and Shakespeare's men and women seem very differently to different persons, and even to the same persons at different times.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She and her Benedick now live apart, but with entire reciprocity of sentiments; each devoutly wishing that the other may soon pass into a better world."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She and her Benedick now live apart, but with entire reciprocity of sentiments; each devoutly wishing that the other may soon pass into a better world."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
on one occasion
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She and her Benedick now live apart, but with entire reciprocity of sentiments; each devoutly wishing that the other may soon pass into a better world."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
go across or through
From this reading She and her Benedick now live apart, but with entire reciprocity of sentiments; each devoutly wishing that the other may soon pass into a better world."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
by chance
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Nature's and Shakespeare's men and women seem very differently to different persons, and even to the same persons at different times.
Poet'snounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
pregnantadjectiveUS /ˈpreɡnənt/
carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
railedverbUS /reɪld/
past form of “rail” — complain bitterly
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
reciprocitynounUS /ˌresɪˈprɑːsɪti/
a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence
From this reading She and her Benedick now live apart, but with entire reciprocity of sentiments; each devoutly wishing that the other may soon pass into a better world."
Identical; not different.
From this reading Nature's and Shakespeare's men and women seem very differently to different persons, and even to the same persons at different times.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nature's and Shakespeare's men and women seem very differently to different persons, and even to the same persons at different times.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading She and her Benedick now live apart, but with entire reciprocity of sentiments; each devoutly wishing that the other may soon pass into a better world."
Shakespeare'snounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːrz/
possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Nature's and Shakespeare's men and women seem very differently to different persons, and even to the same persons at different times.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
in the near future
From this reading She and her Benedick now live apart, but with entire reciprocity of sentiments; each devoutly wishing that the other may soon pass into a better world."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She and her Benedick now live apart, but with entire reciprocity of sentiments; each devoutly wishing that the other may soon pass into a better world."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the critic's disparaging thoughts in this case are well accounted for in what himself had unhappily witnessed.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But the critic's disparaging thoughts in this case are well accounted for in what himself had unhappily witnessed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But the critic's disparaging thoughts in this case are well accounted for in what himself had unhappily witnessed.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Nature's and Shakespeare's men and women seem very differently to different persons, and even to the same persons at different times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
unhappilyadverbUS /ənˈhæpəli/
in an unpleasant way
From this reading But the critic's disparaging thoughts in this case are well accounted for in what himself had unhappily witnessed.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nature's and Shakespeare's men and women seem very differently to different persons, and even to the same persons at different times.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
wedlocknounUS /ˈwedlɑːk/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But the critic's disparaging thoughts in this case are well accounted for in what himself had unhappily witnessed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But the critic's disparaging thoughts in this case are well accounted for in what himself had unhappily witnessed.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading She and her Benedick now live apart, but with entire reciprocity of sentiments; each devoutly wishing that the other may soon pass into a better world."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I once knew such a pair," says he; "the lady was a perfect Beatrice: she railed hypocritically at wedlock before her marriage, and with bitter sincerity after it.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading But the critic's disparaging thoughts in this case are well accounted for in what himself had unhappily witnessed.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Nature's and Shakespeare's men and women seem very differently to different persons, and even to the same persons at different times.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She and her Benedick now live apart, but with entire reciprocity of sentiments; each devoutly wishing that the other may soon pass into a better world."
writer'snounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
possessive form of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading So that the writer's strong dislike of Beatrice is a most pregnant testimony to the Poet's truth of delineation; inasmuch as it shows how our views of his characters, as of those in real life, depend less perhaps on what they are in themselves than on our own peculiar associations.
