Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

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

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

how long something has existed

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

(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 _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

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

From this reading Shakspere's theatrical company became involved in the conspiracy of Essex, and an edict was issued against the Blackfriars and Globe playhouses performing their dramatic satires.

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

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Shakspere's theatrical company became involved in the conspiracy of Essex, and an edict was issued against the Blackfriars and Globe playhouses performing their dramatic satires.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

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From this reading Shakspere's theatrical company became involved in the conspiracy of Essex, and an edict was issued against the Blackfriars and Globe playhouses performing their dramatic satires.

brought into existence

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

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From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Shakspere's theatrical company became involved in the conspiracy of Essex, and an edict was issued against the Blackfriars and Globe playhouses performing their dramatic satires.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading Shakspere's theatrical company became involved in the conspiracy of Essex, and an edict was issued against the Blackfriars and Globe playhouses performing their dramatic satires.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

a formal or authoritative proclamation

From this reading Shakspere's theatrical company became involved in the conspiracy of Essex, and an edict was issued against the Blackfriars and Globe playhouses performing their dramatic satires.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

at any time

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Shakspere's theatrical company became involved in the conspiracy of Essex, and an edict was issued against the Blackfriars and Globe playhouses performing their dramatic satires.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

plural of “hair” — a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading "HAMLET."

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

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

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

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

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading Shakspere's theatrical company became involved in the conspiracy of Essex, and an edict was issued against the Blackfriars and Globe playhouses performing their dramatic satires.

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

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Shakspere's theatrical company became involved in the conspiracy of Essex, and an edict was issued against the Blackfriars and Globe playhouses performing their dramatic satires.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Shakspere's theatrical company became involved in the conspiracy of Essex, and an edict was issued against the Blackfriars and Globe playhouses performing their dramatic satires.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

plural of “playhouse” — plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of

From this reading Shakspere's theatrical company became involved in the conspiracy of Essex, and an edict was issued against the Blackfriars and Globe playhouses performing their dramatic satires.

past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

precisely, exactly

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

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From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

plural of “satire” — witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading Shakspere's theatrical company became involved in the conspiracy of Essex, and an edict was issued against the Blackfriars and Globe playhouses performing their dramatic satires.

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

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

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

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

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From this reading Shakspere's theatrical company became involved in the conspiracy of Essex, and an edict was issued against the Blackfriars and Globe playhouses performing their dramatic satires.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

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From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599)

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading THE SUPERNATURAL.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

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

From this reading THE SUPERNATURAL.

of or relating to the theater

From this reading Shakspere's theatrical company became involved in the conspiracy of Essex, and an edict was issued against the Blackfriars and Globe playhouses performing their dramatic satires.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Shakspere's theatrical company became involved in the conspiracy of Essex, and an edict was issued against the Blackfriars and Globe playhouses performing their dramatic satires.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

being six more than thirty

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

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

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

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

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

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

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.

which person or people

From this reading I could see a great change in his life and thought; for a shade of settled melancholy characterized his action, since the death and burial of Spenser, and the downfall of Essex and Southampton, through the vengeance of Cecil and Bacon, jealous courtiers, who poisoned Queen Elizabeth against the most noted Lords of her court.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right."_ _"Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Had stomach for them all."_ Shakspere, in January, 1600, was at the height of his dramatic renown, and at the age of thirty-six was the ripest philosopher in the world, knowing more about the secret impulses of the human heart than any other man.