117
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From this reading 57 f., for the development of his tyranny, for his attempts to entrap Malcolm (_ib._ 117 f.), and perhaps for the deepening of his feeling that his life had passed into the sere and yellow leaf.
57
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From this reading 57 f., for the development of his tyranny, for his attempts to entrap Malcolm (_ib._ 117 f.), and perhaps for the deepening of his feeling that his life had passed into the sere and yellow leaf.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Hence the brevity of the action.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the other hand time is wanted for the degeneration of his character hinted at in IV. iii.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading 57 f., for the development of his tyranny, for his attempts to entrap Malcolm (_ib._ 117 f.), and perhaps for the deepening of his feeling that his life had passed into the sere and yellow leaf.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
brevitynounUS /ˈbrevəti/
the use of brief expressions
From this reading Hence the brevity of the action.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, naturally, Shakespeare creates some difficulties through wishing to produce different impressions in different parts of the play.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading On the other hand time is wanted for the degeneration of his character hinted at in IV. iii.
createsverbUS /kriˈeɪts/
third-person singular of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading But, naturally, Shakespeare creates some difficulties through wishing to produce different impressions in different parts of the play.
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading 57 f., for the development of his tyranny, for his attempts to entrap Malcolm (_ib._ 117 f.), and perhaps for the deepening of his feeling that his life had passed into the sere and yellow leaf.
degenerationnounUS /dɪˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
From this reading On the other hand time is wanted for the degeneration of his character hinted at in IV. iii.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading 57 f., for the development of his tyranny, for his attempts to entrap Malcolm (_ib._ 117 f.), and perhaps for the deepening of his feeling that his life had passed into the sere and yellow leaf.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But, naturally, Shakespeare creates some difficulties through wishing to produce different impressions in different parts of the play.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading But, naturally, Shakespeare creates some difficulties through wishing to produce different impressions in different parts of the play.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
entrapverbUS /ɪnˈtræp/
take or catch as if in a snare or trap
From this reading 57 f., for the development of his tyranny, for his attempts to entrap Malcolm (_ib._ 117 f.), and perhaps for the deepening of his feeling that his life had passed into the sere and yellow leaf.
divisible by two
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
fnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading 57 f., for the development of his tyranny, for his attempts to entrap Malcolm (_ib._ 117 f.), and perhaps for the deepening of his feeling that his life had passed into the sere and yellow leaf.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading 57 f., for the development of his tyranny, for his attempts to entrap Malcolm (_ib._ 117 f.), and perhaps for the deepening of his feeling that his life had passed into the sere and yellow leaf.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the other hand time is wanted for the degeneration of his character hinted at in IV. iii.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand time is wanted for the degeneration of his character hinted at in IV. iii.
for this reason
From this reading Hence the brevity of the action.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading On the other hand time is wanted for the degeneration of his character hinted at in IV. iii.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the other hand time is wanted for the degeneration of his character hinted at in IV. iii.
ib
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From this reading 57 f., for the development of his tyranny, for his attempts to entrap Malcolm (_ib._ 117 f.), and perhaps for the deepening of his feeling that his life had passed into the sere and yellow leaf.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
iiinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On the other hand time is wanted for the degeneration of his character hinted at in IV. iii.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading But, naturally, Shakespeare creates some difficulties through wishing to produce different impressions in different parts of the play.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, naturally, Shakespeare creates some difficulties through wishing to produce different impressions in different parts of the play.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading 57 f., for the development of his tyranny, for his attempts to entrap Malcolm (_ib._ 117 f.), and perhaps for the deepening of his feeling that his life had passed into the sere and yellow leaf.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading On the other hand time is wanted for the degeneration of his character hinted at in IV. iii.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading 57 f., for the development of his tyranny, for his attempts to entrap Malcolm (_ib._ 117 f.), and perhaps for the deepening of his feeling that his life had passed into the sere and yellow leaf.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading 57 f., for the development of his tyranny, for his attempts to entrap Malcolm (_ib._ 117 f.), and perhaps for the deepening of his feeling that his life had passed into the sere and yellow leaf.
Macbeth's
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From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
most important element
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
Malcolm
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From this reading 57 f., for the development of his tyranny, for his attempts to entrap Malcolm (_ib._ 117 f.), and perhaps for the deepening of his feeling that his life had passed into the sere and yellow leaf.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
as might be expected
From this reading But, naturally, Shakespeare creates some difficulties through wishing to produce different impressions in different parts of the play.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But, naturally, Shakespeare creates some difficulties through wishing to produce different impressions in different parts of the play.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand time is wanted for the degeneration of his character hinted at in IV. iii.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand time is wanted for the degeneration of his character hinted at in IV. iii.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
the local environment
From this reading But, naturally, Shakespeare creates some difficulties through wishing to produce different impressions in different parts of the play.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading 57 f., for the development of his tyranny, for his attempts to entrap Malcolm (_ib._ 117 f.), and perhaps for the deepening of his feeling that his life had passed into the sere and yellow leaf.
by chance
From this reading 57 f., for the development of his tyranny, for his attempts to entrap Malcolm (_ib._ 117 f.), and perhaps for the deepening of his feeling that his life had passed into the sere and yellow leaf.
participate in games or sport
From this reading But, naturally, Shakespeare creates some difficulties through wishing to produce different impressions in different parts of the play.
bring forth or yield
From this reading But, naturally, Shakespeare creates some difficulties through wishing to produce different impressions in different parts of the play.
sereadjectiveUS /sɪr/
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
From this reading 57 f., for the development of his tyranny, for his attempts to entrap Malcolm (_ib._ 117 f.), and perhaps for the deepening of his feeling that his life had passed into the sere and yellow leaf.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading But, naturally, Shakespeare creates some difficulties through wishing to produce different impressions in different parts of the play.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But, naturally, Shakespeare creates some difficulties through wishing to produce different impressions in different parts of the play.
move hurridly
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But, naturally, Shakespeare creates some difficulties through wishing to produce different impressions in different parts of the play.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But, naturally, Shakespeare creates some difficulties through wishing to produce different impressions in different parts of the play.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On the other hand time is wanted for the degeneration of his character hinted at in IV. iii.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, naturally, Shakespeare creates some difficulties through wishing to produce different impressions in different parts of the play.
tormentnounUS /ˈtɔːrment/
unbearable physical pain
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading 57 f., for the development of his tyranny, for his attempts to entrap Malcolm (_ib._ 117 f.), and perhaps for the deepening of his feeling that his life had passed into the sere and yellow leaf.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading On the other hand time is wanted for the degeneration of his character hinted at in IV. iii.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading But, naturally, Shakespeare creates some difficulties through wishing to produce different impressions in different parts of the play.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
a late time of life
From this reading The main effect is that of fiery speed, and it would be impossible to imagine the torment of Macbeth's mind lasting through a number of years, even if Shakespeare had been willing to allow him years of outward success.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading 57 f., for the development of his tyranny, for his attempts to entrap Malcolm (_ib._ 117 f.), and perhaps for the deepening of his feeling that his life had passed into the sere and yellow leaf.
