246
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From this reading 246).
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
ANTONYnounUS /ˈæntəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
beawtie
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From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading Shakespeare does not borrow so largely or so repeatedly from the diction of North as in _Coriolanus_ or even in _Julius Caesar_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading Shakespeare does not borrow so largely or so repeatedly from the diction of North as in _Coriolanus_ or even in _Julius Caesar_.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading His literal indebtedness is for the most part confined to the exploitation here and there of a few short phrases or sentences, generally of a not very distinctive character.
CLEOPATRAnounUS /ˌkliːəˈpætrə/
beautiful and charismatic queen of Egypt; mistress of Julius Caesar and later of Mark Antony; killed herself to avoid capture by Octavian (69-30 BC)
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading His literal indebtedness is for the most part confined to the exploitation here and there of a few short phrases or sentences, generally of a not very distinctive character.
Coriolanus
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From this reading Shakespeare does not borrow so largely or so repeatedly from the diction of North as in _Coriolanus_ or even in _Julius Caesar_.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
dictionnounUS /ˈdɪkʃən/
the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
From this reading Shakespeare does not borrow so largely or so repeatedly from the diction of North as in _Coriolanus_ or even in _Julius Caesar_.
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading His literal indebtedness is for the most part confined to the exploitation here and there of a few short phrases or sentences, generally of a not very distinctive character.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shakespeare does not borrow so largely or so repeatedly from the diction of North as in _Coriolanus_ or even in _Julius Caesar_.
divisible by two
From this reading Shakespeare does not borrow so largely or so repeatedly from the diction of North as in _Coriolanus_ or even in _Julius Caesar_.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
exploitationnounUS /ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/
the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
From this reading His literal indebtedness is for the most part confined to the exploitation here and there of a few short phrases or sentences, generally of a not very distinctive character.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His literal indebtedness is for the most part confined to the exploitation here and there of a few short phrases or sentences, generally of a not very distinctive character.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His literal indebtedness is for the most part confined to the exploitation here and there of a few short phrases or sentences, generally of a not very distinctive character.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Shakespeare does not borrow so largely or so repeatedly from the diction of North as in _Coriolanus_ or even in _Julius Caesar_.
usually; as a rule
From this reading His literal indebtedness is for the most part confined to the exploitation here and there of a few short phrases or sentences, generally of a not very distinctive character.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading His literal indebtedness is for the most part confined to the exploitation here and there of a few short phrases or sentences, generally of a not very distinctive character.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His literal indebtedness is for the most part confined to the exploitation here and there of a few short phrases or sentences, generally of a not very distinctive character.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
honestie
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From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shakespeare does not borrow so largely or so repeatedly from the diction of North as in _Coriolanus_ or even in _Julius Caesar_.
indebtednessnounUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪdnɪs/
an obligation to pay money to another party
From this reading His literal indebtedness is for the most part confined to the exploitation here and there of a few short phrases or sentences, generally of a not very distinctive character.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His literal indebtedness is for the most part confined to the exploitation here and there of a few short phrases or sentences, generally of a not very distinctive character.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
Julius
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From this reading Shakespeare does not borrow so largely or so repeatedly from the diction of North as in _Coriolanus_ or even in _Julius Caesar_.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Shakespeare does not borrow so largely or so repeatedly from the diction of North as in _Coriolanus_ or even in _Julius Caesar_.
literaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərəl/
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
From this reading His literal indebtedness is for the most part confined to the exploitation here and there of a few short phrases or sentences, generally of a not very distinctive character.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His literal indebtedness is for the most part confined to the exploitation here and there of a few short phrases or sentences, generally of a not very distinctive character.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Shakespeare does not borrow so largely or so repeatedly from the diction of North as in _Coriolanus_ or even in _Julius Caesar_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Shakespeare does not borrow so largely or so repeatedly from the diction of North as in _Coriolanus_ or even in _Julius Caesar_.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
Octavia
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From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Shakespeare does not borrow so largely or so repeatedly from the diction of North as in _Coriolanus_ or even in _Julius Caesar_.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His literal indebtedness is for the most part confined to the exploitation here and there of a few short phrases or sentences, generally of a not very distinctive character.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading His literal indebtedness is for the most part confined to the exploitation here and there of a few short phrases or sentences, generally of a not very distinctive character.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
PLUTARCHnoun
Greek biographer who wrote Parallel Lives (46?-120 AD)
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading Shakespeare does not borrow so largely or so repeatedly from the diction of North as in _Coriolanus_ or even in _Julius Caesar_.
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading His literal indebtedness is for the most part confined to the exploitation here and there of a few short phrases or sentences, generally of a not very distinctive character.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Shakespeare does not borrow so largely or so repeatedly from the diction of North as in _Coriolanus_ or even in _Julius Caesar_.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His literal indebtedness is for the most part confined to the exploitation here and there of a few short phrases or sentences, generally of a not very distinctive character.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Shakespeare does not borrow so largely or so repeatedly from the diction of North as in _Coriolanus_ or even in _Julius Caesar_.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His literal indebtedness is for the most part confined to the exploitation here and there of a few short phrases or sentences, generally of a not very distinctive character.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
precisely as stated
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
wisedom
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From this reading Thus Octavia is described as “having an excellent grace, wisedom and honestie, joined unto so rare a beawtie”; which suggests her “beauty, wisdom, modesty,” in the play (II. ii.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_, A HISTORY, TRAGEDY, AND LOVE POEM; AS SHOWN BY ITS RELATIONS WITH PLUTARCH The obligations to Plutarch, though very great, are of a somewhat peculiar kind.
