1595
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From this reading 30: Shakspere already uses this expression in _King John_ (1595) for purposes of mirthful mockery.
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From this reading 2.
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From this reading 29: Act. i. sc.
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From this reading 30: Shakspere already uses this expression in _King John_ (1595) for purposes of mirthful mockery.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading 29: Act. i. sc.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading 30: Shakspere already uses this expression in _King John_ (1595) for purposes of mirthful mockery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
ArchdukenounUS /ˈɑːrtʃduːk/
a sovereign prince of the former ruling house of Austria
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
BastardnounUS /ˈbæstərd/
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We think it a fact important enough to point out that Florio translates _peau d'un veau_ by 'oxe-hide' (fo.
calf'snounUS /kæfs/
possessive form of “calf” — young of domestic cattle
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
convincesverbUS /kənˈvɪnsɪz/
third-person singular of “convince” — make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
d'un
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From this reading We think it a fact important enough to point out that Florio translates _peau d'un veau_ by 'oxe-hide' (fo.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading We think it a fact important enough to point out that Florio translates _peau d'un veau_ by 'oxe-hide' (fo.
EssaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading 30: Shakspere already uses this expression in _King John_ (1595) for purposes of mirthful mockery.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading We think it a fact important enough to point out that Florio translates _peau d'un veau_ by 'oxe-hide' (fo.
FlorionounUS /ˈflɔːrioʊ/
English lexicographer remembered for his Italian and English dictionary (1553-1625)
From this reading We think it a fact important enough to point out that Florio translates _peau d'un veau_ by 'oxe-hide' (fo.
fonoun
an officer holding the rank of major or lieutenant colonel or colonel
From this reading We think it a fact important enough to point out that Florio translates _peau d'un veau_ by 'oxe-hide' (fo.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 30: Shakspere already uses this expression in _King John_ (1595) for purposes of mirthful mockery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 29: Act. i. sc.
iiinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
of great significance or value
From this reading We think it a fact important enough to point out that Florio translates _peau d'un veau_ by 'oxe-hide' (fo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 30: Shakspere already uses this expression in _King John_ (1595) for purposes of mirthful mockery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We think it a fact important enough to point out that Florio translates _peau d'un veau_ by 'oxe-hide' (fo.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading 30: Shakspere already uses this expression in _King John_ (1595) for purposes of mirthful mockery.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading 30: Shakspere already uses this expression in _King John_ (1595) for purposes of mirthful mockery.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
mirthfuladjective
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading 30: Shakspere already uses this expression in _King John_ (1595) for purposes of mirthful mockery.
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading 30: Shakspere already uses this expression in _King John_ (1595) for purposes of mirthful mockery.
Montaignenoun
French writer regarded as the originator of the modern essay (1533-1592)
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 30: Shakspere already uses this expression in _King John_ (1595) for purposes of mirthful mockery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We think it a fact important enough to point out that Florio translates _peau d'un veau_ by 'oxe-hide' (fo.
oxe-hide
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From this reading We think it a fact important enough to point out that Florio translates _peau d'un veau_ by 'oxe-hide' (fo.
peau
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From this reading We think it a fact important enough to point out that Florio translates _peau d'un veau_ by 'oxe-hide' (fo.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading We think it a fact important enough to point out that Florio translates _peau d'un veau_ by 'oxe-hide' (fo.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading 30: Shakspere already uses this expression in _King John_ (1595) for purposes of mirthful mockery.
recreantnoun
an abject coward
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
express in words
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
scnoun
a white trivalent metallic element; sometimes classified in the rare earth group; occurs in the Scandinavian mineral thortveitite
From this reading 29: Act. i. sc.
Shaksperenoun
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading 30: Shakspere already uses this expression in _King John_ (1595) for purposes of mirthful mockery.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading We think it a fact important enough to point out that Florio translates _peau d'un veau_ by 'oxe-hide' (fo.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 30: Shakspere already uses this expression in _King John_ (1595) for purposes of mirthful mockery.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
translatesverbUS /trænzˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading We think it a fact important enough to point out that Florio translates _peau d'un veau_ by 'oxe-hide' (fo.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading 30: Shakspere already uses this expression in _King John_ (1595) for purposes of mirthful mockery.
veaunoun
meat from a calf
From this reading We think it a fact important enough to point out that Florio translates _peau d'un veau_ by 'oxe-hide' (fo.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We think it a fact important enough to point out that Florio translates _peau d'un veau_ by 'oxe-hide' (fo.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He makes the Bastard say to the Archduke of Austria (act iii. sc. i):--'Hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs!'--a circumstance which convinces us that Shakspere knew the Essays of Montaigne from the original at an early time.
