Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading They have a technical value in helping to give the last stage of the action the form of a conflict between Macbeth and Macduff.

hate coupled with disgust

From this reading I question if either this scene or the exhibition of Macduff's grief is required to heighten our abhorrence of Macbeth's cruelty.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading They have a technical value in helping to give the last stage of the action the form of a conflict between Macbeth and Macduff.

-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

in addition

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

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

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They are the passage where the Porter appears, the conversation between Lady Macduff and her little boy, and the passage where Macduff receives the news of the slaughter of his wife and babes.

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

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

plural of “babe” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading They are the passage where the Porter appears, the conversation between Lady Macduff and her little boy, and the passage where Macduff receives the news of the slaughter of his wife and babes.

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

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading They are the passage where the Porter appears, the conversation between Lady Macduff and her little boy, and the passage where Macduff receives the news of the slaughter of his wife and babes.

a youthful male person

From this reading They are the passage where the Porter appears, the conversation between Lady Macduff and her little boy, and the passage where Macduff receives the news of the slaughter of his wife and babes.

comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

English romantic poet (1772-1834)

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading They have a technical value in helping to give the last stage of the action the form of a conflict between Macbeth and Macduff.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading They are the passage where the Porter appears, the conversation between Lady Macduff and her little boy, and the passage where Macduff receives the news of the slaughter of his wife and babes.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading I question if either this scene or the exhibition of Macduff's grief is required to heighten our abhorrence of Macbeth's cruelty.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

one or the other of two

From this reading I question if either this scene or the exhibition of Macduff's grief is required to heighten our abhorrence of Macbeth's cruelty.

divisible by two

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading I question if either this scene or the exhibition of Macduff's grief is required to heighten our abhorrence of Macbeth's cruelty.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading They have a technical value in helping to give the last stage of the action the form of a conflict between Macbeth and Macduff.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading They have a technical value in helping to give the last stage of the action the form of a conflict between Macbeth and Macduff.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading I question if either this scene or the exhibition of Macduff's grief is required to heighten our abhorrence of Macbeth's cruelty.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They have a technical value in helping to give the last stage of the action the form of a conflict between Macbeth and Macduff.

become more extreme

From this reading I question if either this scene or the exhibition of Macduff's grief is required to heighten our abhorrence of Macbeth's cruelty.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading They have a technical value in helping to give the last stage of the action the form of a conflict between Macbeth and Macduff.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading They are the passage where the Porter appears, the conversation between Lady Macduff and her little boy, and the passage where Macduff receives the news of the slaughter of his wife and babes.

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

From this reading They are the passage where the Porter appears, the conversation between Lady Macduff and her little boy, and the passage where Macduff receives the news of the slaughter of his wife and babes.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I question if either this scene or the exhibition of Macduff's grief is required to heighten our abhorrence of Macbeth's cruelty.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I question if either this scene or the exhibition of Macduff's grief is required to heighten our abhorrence of Macbeth's cruelty.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

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

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

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

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading They are the passage where the Porter appears, the conversation between Lady Macduff and her little boy, and the passage where Macduff receives the news of the slaughter of his wife and babes.

immediately past

From this reading They have a technical value in helping to give the last stage of the action the form of a conflict between Macbeth and Macduff.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They are the passage where the Porter appears, the conversation between Lady Macduff and her little boy, and the passage where Macduff receives the news of the slaughter of his wife and babes.

king of Scotland (died in 1057)

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

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From this reading I question if either this scene or the exhibition of Macduff's grief is required to heighten our abhorrence of Macbeth's cruelty.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They are the passage where the Porter appears, the conversation between Lady Macduff and her little boy, and the passage where Macduff receives the news of the slaughter of his wife and babes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I question if either this scene or the exhibition of Macduff's grief is required to heighten our abhorrence of Macbeth's cruelty.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

information about recent and important events

From this reading They are the passage where the Porter appears, the conversation between Lady Macduff and her little boy, and the passage where Macduff receives the news of the slaughter of his wife and babes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I question if either this scene or the exhibition of Macduff's grief is required to heighten our abhorrence of Macbeth's cruelty.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I question if either this scene or the exhibition of Macduff's grief is required to heighten our abhorrence of Macbeth's cruelty.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading They are the passage where the Porter appears, the conversation between Lady Macduff and her little boy, and the passage where Macduff receives the news of the slaughter of his wife and babes.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading They are the passage where the Porter appears, the conversation between Lady Macduff and her little boy, and the passage where Macduff receives the news of the slaughter of his wife and babes.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading I question if either this scene or the exhibition of Macduff's grief is required to heighten our abhorrence of Macbeth's cruelty.

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading They are the passage where the Porter appears, the conversation between Lady Macduff and her little boy, and the passage where Macduff receives the news of the slaughter of his wife and babes.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading I question if either this scene or the exhibition of Macduff's grief is required to heighten our abhorrence of Macbeth's cruelty.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

the killing of animals (as for food)

From this reading They are the passage where the Porter appears, the conversation between Lady Macduff and her little boy, and the passage where Macduff receives the news of the slaughter of his wife and babes.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

From this reading They have a technical value in helping to give the last stage of the action the form of a conflict between Macbeth and Macduff.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

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

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They are the passage where the Porter appears, the conversation between Lady Macduff and her little boy, and the passage where Macduff receives the news of the slaughter of his wife and babes.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I question if either this scene or the exhibition of Macduff's grief is required to heighten our abhorrence of Macbeth's cruelty.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

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

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

lacking in value or merit

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

under normal conditions

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading They have a technical value in helping to give the last stage of the action the form of a conflict between Macbeth and Macduff.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

in or at the place that

From this reading They are the passage where the Porter appears, the conversation between Lady Macduff and her little boy, and the passage where Macduff receives the news of the slaughter of his wife and babes.

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

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading They are the passage where the Porter appears, the conversation between Lady Macduff and her little boy, and the passage where Macduff receives the news of the slaughter of his wife and babes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Macbeth_ being more simple than the other tragedies, and broader and more massive in effect, three passages in it are of great importance as securing variety in tone, and also as affording relief from the feelings excited by the Witch-scenes and the principal characters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet the first of these, we are told even by Coleridge, is unworthy of Shakespeare and is not his; and the second, with the rest of the scene which contains it, appears to be usually omitted in stage representations of _Macbeth_.