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From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
biographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
characterisationnoun
a graphic or vivid verbal description
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
citedverbUS /ˈsaɪtəd/
past form of “cite” — make reference to
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading And the illusion is confirmed by the frequency with which we light on familiar words, familiar traits, familiar incidents.
CONTRASTSnounUS /ˈkɑːntræsts/
plural of “contrast” — the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
Deliusnoun
English composer of orchestral works (1862-1934)
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading And the illusion is confirmed by the frequency with which we light on familiar words, familiar traits, familiar incidents.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
set up or found
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
frequencynounUS /ˈfriːkwənsi/
the number of occurrences within a given time period
From this reading And the illusion is confirmed by the frequency with which we light on familiar words, familiar traits, familiar incidents.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
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From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading And the illusion is confirmed by the frequency with which we light on familiar words, familiar traits, familiar incidents.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading And the illusion is confirmed by the frequency with which we light on familiar words, familiar traits, familiar incidents.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading And the illusion is confirmed by the frequency with which we light on familiar words, familiar traits, familiar incidents.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading In the language it is most marked.
modificationsnounUS /ˌmɑːdəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “modification” — the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the language it is most marked.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And the illusion is confirmed by the frequency with which we light on familiar words, familiar traits, familiar incidents.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
PARALLELSnounUS /ˈperəlelz/
plural of “parallel” — something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
pervadeverbUS /pərˈveɪd/
spread or diffuse through
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
participate in games or sport
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
PLUTARCHnoun
Greek biographer who wrote Parallel Lives (46?-120 AD)
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
replicanounUS /ˈreplɪkə/
copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
scenicadjectiveUS /ˈsiːnɪk/
used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
similaritynounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerəti/
the quality of being similar
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For the similarity seems at first to pervade the language, the characterisation, and the action.[249] [249] A good many of the parallels and contrasts noted in this chapter are to be found in the excellent paper by Delius already cited.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading And the illusion is confirmed by the frequency with which we light on familiar words, familiar traits, familiar incidents.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
at the time that
From this reading Shakespeare has indeed absorbed so many suggestions from the translation that it is difficult to realise how much he has modified them, or to avoid reading these modifications into his authority when we try to distinguish what he has received from what he has supplied.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And the illusion is confirmed by the frequency with which we light on familiar words, familiar traits, familiar incidents.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PARALLELS AND CONTRASTS WITH PLUTARCH The first impression produced by a comparison of the biography and the play is that the latter is little more than a scenic replica of the former.
the words that are spoken
From this reading And the illusion is confirmed by the frequency with which we light on familiar words, familiar traits, familiar incidents.
