Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All the rest of those lyrical effusions, in spite of the zealous exertions of commentators full of delicate sentiment and of deep thought, remain an unsolved secret.

plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

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

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

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

From this reading We come nearest to his feelings in his 'Sonnets;' but only a few heavy sighs, as it were, from a time of languish in his life can be heard therefrom.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

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

From this reading We come nearest to his feelings in his 'Sonnets;' but only a few heavy sighs, as it were, from a time of languish in his life can be heard therefrom.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We come nearest to his feelings in his 'Sonnets;' but only a few heavy sighs, as it were, from a time of languish in his life can be heard therefrom.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading We come nearest to his feelings in his 'Sonnets;' but only a few heavy sighs, as it were, from a time of languish in his life can be heard therefrom.

the state of being certain

From this reading In his historical dramas, a political creed has been pointed out, which, with some degree of certainty, may be held to have been his.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading We come nearest to his feelings in his 'Sonnets;' but only a few heavy sighs, as it were, from a time of languish in his life can be heard therefrom.

plural of “commentator” — an expert who observes and comments on something

From this reading All the rest of those lyrical effusions, in spite of the zealous exertions of commentators full of delicate sentiment and of deep thought, remain an unsolved secret.

characteristic of the present

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

any system of principles or beliefs

From this reading In his historical dramas, a political creed has been pointed out, which, with some degree of certainty, may be held to have been his.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading All the rest of those lyrical effusions, in spite of the zealous exertions of commentators full of delicate sentiment and of deep thought, remain an unsolved secret.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading In his historical dramas, a political creed has been pointed out, which, with some degree of certainty, may be held to have been his.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading All the rest of those lyrical effusions, in spite of the zealous exertions of commentators full of delicate sentiment and of deep thought, remain an unsolved secret.

plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading In his historical dramas, a political creed has been pointed out, which, with some degree of certainty, may be held to have been his.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading From his other dramas, the most varied evidence has been drawn.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

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From this reading All the rest of those lyrical effusions, in spite of the zealous exertions of commentators full of delicate sentiment and of deep thought, remain an unsolved secret.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading From his other dramas, the most varied evidence has been drawn.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading All the rest of those lyrical effusions, in spite of the zealous exertions of commentators full of delicate sentiment and of deep thought, remain an unsolved secret.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

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

From this reading We come nearest to his feelings in his 'Sonnets;' but only a few heavy sighs, as it were, from a time of languish in his life can be heard therefrom.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading We come nearest to his feelings in his 'Sonnets;' but only a few heavy sighs, as it were, from a time of languish in his life can be heard therefrom.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading All the rest of those lyrical effusions, in spite of the zealous exertions of commentators full of delicate sentiment and of deep thought, remain an unsolved secret.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

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

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In his historical dramas, a political creed has been pointed out, which, with some degree of certainty, may be held to have been his.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading We come nearest to his feelings in his 'Sonnets;' but only a few heavy sighs, as it were, from a time of languish in his life can be heard therefrom.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading We come nearest to his feelings in his 'Sonnets;' but only a few heavy sighs, as it were, from a time of languish in his life can be heard therefrom.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In his historical dramas, a political creed has been pointed out, which, with some degree of certainty, may be held to have been his.

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

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading In his historical dramas, a political creed has been pointed out, which, with some degree of certainty, may be held to have been his.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

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

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

the quality of being individual

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

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

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

From this reading We come nearest to his feelings in his 'Sonnets;' but only a few heavy sighs, as it were, from a time of languish in his life can be heard therefrom.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading We come nearest to his feelings in his 'Sonnets;' but only a few heavy sighs, as it were, from a time of languish in his life can be heard therefrom.

suitable for or suggestive of singing

From this reading All the rest of those lyrical effusions, in spite of the zealous exertions of commentators full of delicate sentiment and of deep thought, remain an unsolved secret.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In his historical dramas, a political creed has been pointed out, which, with some degree of certainty, may be held to have been his.

used to form the superlative

From this reading From his other dramas, the most varied evidence has been drawn.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading We come nearest to his feelings in his 'Sonnets;' but only a few heavy sighs, as it were, from a time of languish in his life can be heard therefrom.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

a brief written record

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

and nothing more

From this reading We come nearest to his feelings in his 'Sonnets;' but only a few heavy sighs, as it were, from a time of languish in his life can be heard therefrom.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading From his other dramas, the most varied evidence has been drawn.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

having a point

From this reading In his historical dramas, a political creed has been pointed out, which, with some degree of certainty, may be held to have been his.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading All the rest of those lyrical effusions, in spite of the zealous exertions of commentators full of delicate sentiment and of deep thought, remain an unsolved secret.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading All the rest of those lyrical effusions, in spite of the zealous exertions of commentators full of delicate sentiment and of deep thought, remain an unsolved secret.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading All the rest of those lyrical effusions, in spite of the zealous exertions of commentators full of delicate sentiment and of deep thought, remain an unsolved secret.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading All the rest of those lyrical effusions, in spite of the zealous exertions of commentators full of delicate sentiment and of deep thought, remain an unsolved secret.

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

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

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

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly

From this reading We come nearest to his feelings in his 'Sonnets;' but only a few heavy sighs, as it were, from a time of languish in his life can be heard therefrom.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In his historical dramas, a political creed has been pointed out, which, with some degree of certainty, may be held to have been his.

plural of “sonnet” — a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme

From this reading We come nearest to his feelings in his 'Sonnets;' but only a few heavy sighs, as it were, from a time of languish in his life can be heard therefrom.

forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading All the rest of those lyrical effusions, in spite of the zealous exertions of commentators full of delicate sentiment and of deep thought, remain an unsolved secret.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

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

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

from that circumstance or source

From this reading We come nearest to his feelings in his 'Sonnets;' but only a few heavy sighs, as it were, from a time of languish in his life can be heard therefrom.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading All the rest of those lyrical effusions, in spite of the zealous exertions of commentators full of delicate sentiment and of deep thought, remain an unsolved secret.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading All the rest of those lyrical effusions, in spite of the zealous exertions of commentators full of delicate sentiment and of deep thought, remain an unsolved secret.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We come nearest to his feelings in his 'Sonnets;' but only a few heavy sighs, as it were, from a time of languish in his life can be heard therefrom.

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

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

not solved

From this reading All the rest of those lyrical effusions, in spite of the zealous exertions of commentators full of delicate sentiment and of deep thought, remain an unsolved secret.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

characterized by variety

From this reading From his other dramas, the most varied evidence has been drawn.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

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

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We come nearest to his feelings in his 'Sonnets;' but only a few heavy sighs, as it were, from a time of languish in his life can be heard therefrom.

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

From this reading We come nearest to his feelings in his 'Sonnets;' but only a few heavy sighs, as it were, from a time of languish in his life can be heard therefrom.

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

From this reading In his historical dramas, a political creed has been pointed out, which, with some degree of certainty, may be held to have been his.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In his historical dramas, a political creed has been pointed out, which, with some degree of certainty, may be held to have been his.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Editorial note: "Shakspere" is the spelling used by the author and therefore was not changed An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'Hamlet' from Allusions in Contemporary Works It has always been a daring venture to attempt finding out Shakspere's individuality, and the range of his philosophical and political ideas, from his poetical productions.

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

From this reading All the rest of those lyrical effusions, in spite of the zealous exertions of commentators full of delicate sentiment and of deep thought, remain an unsolved secret.