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From this reading But the conclusion of the story is no plan of action, but the old fatal question, 'Ought I not to act?'[66] And, while he asks it, his enemies have acted.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Osric enters with an invitation to him to take part in a fencing-match with Laertes.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading But the conclusion of the story is no plan of action, but the old fatal question, 'Ought I not to act?'[66] And, while he asks it, his enemies have acted.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading But the conclusion of the story is no plan of action, but the old fatal question, 'Ought I not to act?'[66] And, while he asks it, his enemies have acted.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading But the conclusion of the story is no plan of action, but the old fatal question, 'Ought I not to act?'[66] And, while he asks it, his enemies have acted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Osric enters with an invitation to him to take part in a fencing-match with Laertes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He narrates to Horatio the events of the voyage and his uncle's attempt to murder him.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But the conclusion of the story is no plan of action, but the old fatal question, 'Ought I not to act?'[66] And, while he asks it, his enemies have acted.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He narrates to Horatio the events of the voyage and his uncle's attempt to murder him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the conclusion of the story is no plan of action, but the old fatal question, 'Ought I not to act?'[66] And, while he asks it, his enemies have acted.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading But the conclusion of the story is no plan of action, but the old fatal question, 'Ought I not to act?'[66] And, while he asks it, his enemies have acted.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading But the conclusion of the story is no plan of action, but the old fatal question, 'Ought I not to act?'[66] And, while he asks it, his enemies have acted.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Osric enters with an invitation to him to take part in a fencing-match with Laertes.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He narrates to Horatio the events of the voyage and his uncle's attempt to murder him.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading But the conclusion of the story is no plan of action, but the old fatal question, 'Ought I not to act?'[66] And, while he asks it, his enemies have acted.
fencing-match
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From this reading Osric enters with an invitation to him to take part in a fencing-match with Laertes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But the conclusion of the story is no plan of action, but the old fatal question, 'Ought I not to act?'[66] And, while he asks it, his enemies have acted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He narrates to Horatio the events of the voyage and his uncle's attempt to murder him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He narrates to Horatio the events of the voyage and his uncle's attempt to murder him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He narrates to Horatio the events of the voyage and his uncle's attempt to murder him.
Horatio
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From this reading He narrates to Horatio the events of the voyage and his uncle's attempt to murder him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But the conclusion of the story is no plan of action, but the old fatal question, 'Ought I not to act?'[66] And, while he asks it, his enemies have acted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Osric enters with an invitation to him to take part in a fencing-match with Laertes.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Osric enters with an invitation to him to take part in a fencing-match with Laertes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'It is no matter': _nothing_ matters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'It is no matter': _nothing_ matters.
Laertesnoun
(Greek mythology) the father of Odysseus
From this reading Osric enters with an invitation to him to take part in a fencing-match with Laertes.
immediately past
From this reading The last scene opens.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading 'It is no matter': _nothing_ matters.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading 'It is no matter': _nothing_ matters.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading He narrates to Horatio the events of the voyage and his uncle's attempt to murder him.
narratesverbUS /neˈreɪts/
third-person singular of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading He narrates to Horatio the events of the voyage and his uncle's attempt to murder him.
not any; not one
From this reading 'It is no matter': _nothing_ matters.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the conclusion of the story is no plan of action, but the old fatal question, 'Ought I not to act?'[66] And, while he asks it, his enemies have acted.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading 'It is no matter': _nothing_ matters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He narrates to Horatio the events of the voyage and his uncle's attempt to murder him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But the conclusion of the story is no plan of action, but the old fatal question, 'Ought I not to act?'[66] And, while he asks it, his enemies have acted.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading The last scene opens.
Osric
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From this reading Osric enters with an invitation to him to take part in a fencing-match with Laertes.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading But the conclusion of the story is no plan of action, but the old fatal question, 'Ought I not to act?'[66] And, while he asks it, his enemies have acted.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Osric enters with an invitation to him to take part in a fencing-match with Laertes.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading But the conclusion of the story is no plan of action, but the old fatal question, 'Ought I not to act?'[66] And, while he asks it, his enemies have acted.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But the conclusion of the story is no plan of action, but the old fatal question, 'Ought I not to act?'[66] And, while he asks it, his enemies have acted.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The last scene opens.
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 But the conclusion of the story is no plan of action, but the old fatal question, 'Ought I not to act?'[66] And, while he asks it, his enemies have acted.
carry out
From this reading Osric enters with an invitation to him to take part in a fencing-match with Laertes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The last scene opens.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He narrates to Horatio the events of the voyage and his uncle's attempt to murder him.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He narrates to Horatio the events of the voyage and his uncle's attempt to murder him.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading He narrates to Horatio the events of the voyage and his uncle's attempt to murder him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But the conclusion of the story is no plan of action, but the old fatal question, 'Ought I not to act?'[66] And, while he asks it, his enemies have acted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Osric enters with an invitation to him to take part in a fencing-match with Laertes.
