Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He knew that jealousy is painful, but the jealousy of a love like Othello's he could not imagine, and he found himself involved in murders which were no part of his original design.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And observe, lastly, that his failure in perception is closely connected with his badness.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading He was destroyed by the power that he attacked, the power of love; and he was destroyed by it because he could not understand it; and he could not understand it because it was not in him.

that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency

From this reading And observe, lastly, that his failure in perception is closely connected with his badness.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Iago never meant his plot to be so dangerous to himself.

for the reason that

From this reading He was destroyed by the power that he attacked, the power of love; and he was destroyed by it because he could not understand it; and he could not understand it because it was not in him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He knew that jealousy is painful, but the jealousy of a love like Othello's he could not imagine, and he found himself involved in murders which were no part of his original design.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was destroyed by the power that he attacked, the power of love; and he was destroyed by it because he could not understand it; and he could not understand it because it was not in him.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading That difficulty he surmounted, and his changed plot still seemed to prosper.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading And observe, lastly, that his failure in perception is closely connected with his badness.

being joined in close association

From this reading And observe, lastly, that his failure in perception is closely connected with his badness.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He was destroyed by the power that he attacked, the power of love; and he was destroyed by it because he could not understand it; and he could not understand it because it was not in him.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Iago never meant his plot to be so dangerous to himself.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading He knew that jealousy is painful, but the jealousy of a love like Othello's he could not imagine, and he found himself involved in murders which were no part of his original design.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading He was destroyed by the power that he attacked, the power of love; and he was destroyed by it because he could not understand it; and he could not understand it because it was not in him.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading That difficulty he surmounted, and his changed plot still seemed to prosper.

an act that fails

From this reading And observe, lastly, that his failure in perception is closely connected with his badness.

set up or found

From this reading He knew that jealousy is painful, but the jealousy of a love like Othello's he could not imagine, and he found himself involved in murders which were no part of his original design.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was destroyed by the power that he attacked, the power of love; and he was destroyed by it because he could not understand it; and he could not understand it because it was not in him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was destroyed by the power that he attacked, the power of love; and he was destroyed by it because he could not understand it; and he could not understand it because it was not in him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Iago never meant his plot to be so dangerous to himself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading And observe, lastly, that his failure in perception is closely connected with his badness.

the villain in William Shakespeare's tragedy who tricked Othello into murdering his wife

From this reading Iago never meant his plot to be so dangerous to himself.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading He knew that jealousy is painful, but the jealousy of a love like Othello's he could not imagine, and he found himself involved in murders which were no part of his original design.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading And observe, lastly, that his failure in perception is closely connected with his badness.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading He knew that jealousy is painful, but the jealousy of a love like Othello's he could not imagine, and he found himself involved in murders which were no part of his original design.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And observe, lastly, that his failure in perception is closely connected with his badness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was destroyed by the power that he attacked, the power of love; and he was destroyed by it because he could not understand it; and he could not understand it because it was not in him.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading He knew that jealousy is painful, but the jealousy of a love like Othello's he could not imagine, and he found himself involved in murders which were no part of his original design.

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 jealousy is painful, but the jealousy of a love like Othello's he could not imagine, and he found himself involved in murders which were no part of his original design.

the item at the end

From this reading And observe, lastly, that his failure in perception is closely connected with his badness.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He knew that jealousy is painful, but the jealousy of a love like Othello's he could not imagine, and he found himself involved in murders which were no part of his original design.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading He was destroyed by the power that he attacked, the power of love; and he was destroyed by it because he could not understand it; and he could not understand it because it was not in him.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Iago never meant his plot to be so dangerous to himself.

plural of “murder” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

From this reading He knew that jealousy is painful, but the jealousy of a love like Othello's he could not imagine, and he found himself involved in murders which were no part of his original design.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Iago never meant his plot to be so dangerous to himself.

not any; not one

From this reading He knew that jealousy is painful, but the jealousy of a love like Othello's he could not imagine, and he found himself involved in murders which were no part of his original design.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was destroyed by the power that he attacked, the power of love; and he was destroyed by it because he could not understand it; and he could not understand it because it was not in him.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading And observe, lastly, that his failure in perception is closely connected with his badness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was destroyed by the power that he attacked, the power of love; and he was destroyed by it because he could not understand it; and he could not understand it because it was not in him.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading He knew that jealousy is painful, but the jealousy of a love like Othello's he could not imagine, and he found himself involved in murders which were no part of his original design.

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From this reading He knew that jealousy is painful, but the jealousy of a love like Othello's he could not imagine, and he found himself involved in murders which were no part of his original design.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading He knew that jealousy is painful, but the jealousy of a love like Othello's he could not imagine, and he found himself involved in murders which were no part of his original design.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He knew that jealousy is painful, but the jealousy of a love like Othello's he could not imagine, and he found himself involved in murders which were no part of his original design.

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading And observe, lastly, that his failure in perception is closely connected with his badness.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading Iago never meant his plot to be so dangerous to himself.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading He was destroyed by the power that he attacked, the power of love; and he was destroyed by it because he could not understand it; and he could not understand it because it was not in him.

make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

From this reading That difficulty he surmounted, and his changed plot still seemed to prosper.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading That difficulty he surmounted, and his changed plot still seemed to prosper.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Iago never meant his plot to be so dangerous to himself.

not in physical motion

From this reading That difficulty he surmounted, and his changed plot still seemed to prosper.

having something on top

From this reading That difficulty he surmounted, and his changed plot still seemed to prosper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And observe, lastly, that his failure in perception is closely connected with his badness.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading He was destroyed by the power that he attacked, the power of love; and he was destroyed by it because he could not understand it; and he could not understand it because it was not in him.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Iago never meant his plot to be so dangerous to himself.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading He was destroyed by the power that he attacked, the power of love; and he was destroyed by it because he could not understand it; and he could not understand it because it was not in him.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was destroyed by the power that he attacked, the power of love; and he was destroyed by it because he could not understand it; and he could not understand it because it was not in him.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He knew that jealousy is painful, but the jealousy of a love like Othello's he could not imagine, and he found himself involved in murders which were no part of his original design.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He knew that jealousy is painful, but the jealousy of a love like Othello's he could not imagine, and he found himself involved in murders which were no part of his original design.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And observe, lastly, that his failure in perception is closely connected with his badness.