abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading It is the tragedy in which evil is shown in the greatest abundance; and the evil characters are peculiarly repellent from their hard savagery, and because so little good is mingled with their evil.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading But in substance it is the same as elsewhere; and accordingly, although it may be useful to recall here our previous discussion, I will do so only by the briefest statement.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But in substance it is the same as elsewhere; and accordingly, although it may be useful to recall here our previous discussion, I will do so only by the briefest statement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
react verbally
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading The effect is therefore more startling than elsewhere; it is even appalling.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What are we to say of the world which contains these five beings, Goneril, Regan, Edmund, Cornwall, Oswald?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But in substance it is the same as elsewhere; and accordingly, although it may be useful to recall here our previous discussion, I will do so only by the briefest statement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But in substance it is the same as elsewhere; and accordingly, although it may be useful to recall here our previous discussion, I will do so only by the briefest statement.
for the reason that
From this reading It is the tragedy in which evil is shown in the greatest abundance; and the evil characters are peculiarly repellent from their hard savagery, and because so little good is mingled with their evil.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading What are we to say of the world which contains these five beings, Goneril, Regan, Edmund, Cornwall, Oswald?
briefestadjectiveUS /ˈbriːfəst/
superlative of “brief” — of short duration or distance
From this reading But in substance it is the same as elsewhere; and accordingly, although it may be useful to recall here our previous discussion, I will do so only by the briefest statement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in substance it is the same as elsewhere; and accordingly, although it may be useful to recall here our previous discussion, I will do so only by the briefest statement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But in substance it is the same as elsewhere; and accordingly, although it may be useful to recall here our previous discussion, I will do so only by the briefest statement.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It is the tragedy in which evil is shown in the greatest abundance; and the evil characters are peculiarly repellent from their hard savagery, and because so little good is mingled with their evil.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading What are we to say of the world which contains these five beings, Goneril, Regan, Edmund, Cornwall, Oswald?
CornwallnounUS /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl/
a hilly county in southwestern England
From this reading What are we to say of the world which contains these five beings, Goneril, Regan, Edmund, Cornwall, Oswald?
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
differsverbUS /ˈdɪfərz/
third-person singular of “differ” — be different
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading But in substance it is the same as elsewhere; and accordingly, although it may be useful to recall here our previous discussion, I will do so only by the briefest statement.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But in substance it is the same as elsewhere; and accordingly, although it may be useful to recall here our previous discussion, I will do so only by the briefest statement.
Edmund
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From this reading What are we to say of the world which contains these five beings, Goneril, Regan, Edmund, Cornwall, Oswald?
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The effect is therefore more startling than elsewhere; it is even appalling.
in or to another place
From this reading The effect is therefore more startling than elsewhere; it is even appalling.
divisible by two
From this reading The effect is therefore more startling than elsewhere; it is even appalling.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading What are we to say of the world which contains these five beings, Goneril, Regan, Edmund, Cornwall, Oswald?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
Goneril
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From this reading What are we to say of the world which contains these five beings, Goneril, Regan, Edmund, Cornwall, Oswald?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is the tragedy in which evil is shown in the greatest abundance; and the evil characters are peculiarly repellent from their hard savagery, and because so little good is mingled with their evil.
highest in quality
From this reading It is the tragedy in which evil is shown in the greatest abundance; and the evil characters are peculiarly repellent from their hard savagery, and because so little good is mingled with their evil.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is the tragedy in which evil is shown in the greatest abundance; and the evil characters are peculiarly repellent from their hard savagery, and because so little good is mingled with their evil.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But in substance it is the same as elsewhere; and accordingly, although it may be useful to recall here our previous discussion, I will do so only by the briefest statement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the tragedy in which evil is shown in the greatest abundance; and the evil characters are peculiarly repellent from their hard savagery, and because so little good is mingled with their evil.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the tragedy in which evil is shown in the greatest abundance; and the evil characters are peculiarly repellent from their hard savagery, and because so little good is mingled with their evil.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
LearnounUS /lɪr/
British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is the tragedy in which evil is shown in the greatest abundance; and the evil characters are peculiarly repellent from their hard savagery, and because so little good is mingled with their evil.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But in substance it is the same as elsewhere; and accordingly, although it may be useful to recall here our previous discussion, I will do so only by the briefest statement.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading It is the tragedy in which evil is shown in the greatest abundance; and the evil characters are peculiarly repellent from their hard savagery, and because so little good is mingled with their evil.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The effect is therefore more startling than elsewhere; it is even appalling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What are we to say of the world which contains these five beings, Goneril, Regan, Edmund, Cornwall, Oswald?
and nothing more
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
OswaldnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːld/
United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading What are we to say of the world which contains these five beings, Goneril, Regan, Edmund, Cornwall, Oswald?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading It is the tragedy in which evil is shown in the greatest abundance; and the evil characters are peculiarly repellent from their hard savagery, and because so little good is mingled with their evil.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading But in substance it is the same as elsewhere; and accordingly, although it may be useful to recall here our previous discussion, I will do so only by the briefest statement.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading But in substance it is the same as elsewhere; and accordingly, although it may be useful to recall here our previous discussion, I will do so only by the briefest statement.
Regan
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From this reading What are we to say of the world which contains these five beings, Goneril, Regan, Edmund, Cornwall, Oswald?
repellentnounUS /rɪˈpelənt/
a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water
From this reading It is the tragedy in which evil is shown in the greatest abundance; and the evil characters are peculiarly repellent from their hard savagery, and because so little good is mingled with their evil.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But in substance it is the same as elsewhere; and accordingly, although it may be useful to recall here our previous discussion, I will do so only by the briefest statement.
savagerynounUS /ˈsævɪdʒeri/
the property of being untamed and ferocious
From this reading It is the tragedy in which evil is shown in the greatest abundance; and the evil characters are peculiarly repellent from their hard savagery, and because so little good is mingled with their evil.
express in words
From this reading What are we to say of the world which contains these five beings, Goneril, Regan, Edmund, Cornwall, Oswald?
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It is the tragedy in which evil is shown in the greatest abundance; and the evil characters are peculiarly repellent from their hard savagery, and because so little good is mingled with their evil.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is the tragedy in which evil is shown in the greatest abundance; and the evil characters are peculiarly repellent from their hard savagery, and because so little good is mingled with their evil.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The effect is therefore more startling than elsewhere; it is even appalling.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading But in substance it is the same as elsewhere; and accordingly, although it may be useful to recall here our previous discussion, I will do so only by the briefest statement.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading But in substance it is the same as elsewhere; and accordingly, although it may be useful to recall here our previous discussion, I will do so only by the briefest statement.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The effect is therefore more startling than elsewhere; it is even appalling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What are we to say of the world which contains these five beings, Goneril, Regan, Edmund, Cornwall, Oswald?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is the tragedy in which evil is shown in the greatest abundance; and the evil characters are peculiarly repellent from their hard savagery, and because so little good is mingled with their evil.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The effect is therefore more startling than elsewhere; it is even appalling.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading What are we to say of the world which contains these five beings, Goneril, Regan, Edmund, Cornwall, Oswald?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What are we to say of the world which contains these five beings, Goneril, Regan, Edmund, Cornwall, Oswald?
tragediesnounUS /ˈtrædʒədiz/
plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading It is the tragedy in which evil is shown in the greatest abundance; and the evil characters are peculiarly repellent from their hard savagery, and because so little good is mingled with their evil.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I have tried to answer this question in our first lecture; for in its representation of evil _King Lear_ differs from the other tragedies only in degree and manner.
being of use or service
From this reading But in substance it is the same as elsewhere; and accordingly, although it may be useful to recall here our previous discussion, I will do so only by the briefest statement.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading What are we to say of the world which contains these five beings, Goneril, Regan, Edmund, Cornwall, Oswald?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What are we to say of the world which contains these five beings, Goneril, Regan, Edmund, Cornwall, Oswald?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What are we to say of the world which contains these five beings, Goneril, Regan, Edmund, Cornwall, Oswald?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But in substance it is the same as elsewhere; and accordingly, although it may be useful to recall here our previous discussion, I will do so only by the briefest statement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is the tragedy in which evil is shown in the greatest abundance; and the evil characters are peculiarly repellent from their hard savagery, and because so little good is mingled with their evil.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading What are we to say of the world which contains these five beings, Goneril, Regan, Edmund, Cornwall, Oswald?
