adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As Isabel entered the room where Claudio was confined, she said: 'Peace be here, grace, and good company!'
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
blameverbUS /bleɪm/
put or pin the blame on
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
Claudio
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From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'Who is there?' said the disguised duke; 'come in; the wish deserves a welcome.'
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading As Isabel entered the room where Claudio was confined, she said: 'Peace be here, grace, and good company!'
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading 'To whom should I complain?
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading 'Who is there?' said the disguised duke; 'come in; the wish deserves a welcome.'
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading 'Who is there?' said the disguised duke; 'come in; the wish deserves a welcome.'
dishonourableadjective
lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
dukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As Isabel entered the room where Claudio was confined, she said: 'Peace be here, grace, and good company!'
faultnounUS /fɔːlt/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
friar's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As Isabel entered the room where Claudio was confined, she said: 'Peace be here, grace, and good company!'
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading As Isabel entered the room where Claudio was confined, she said: 'Peace be here, grace, and good company!'
guiltyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading As Isabel entered the room where Claudio was confined, she said: 'Peace be here, grace, and good company!'
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'To whom should I complain?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Who is there?' said the disguised duke; 'come in; the wish deserves a welcome.'
Isabel
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From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
Juliet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
PeacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading As Isabel entered the room where Claudio was confined, she said: 'Peace be here, grace, and good company!'
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As Isabel entered the room where Claudio was confined, she said: 'Peace be here, grace, and good company!'
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 'To whom should I complain?
solicitationsnounUS /səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “solicitation” — an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'To whom should I complain?
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading 'Who is there?' said the disguised duke; 'come in; the wish deserves a welcome.'
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'To whom should I complain?
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading 'Who is there?' said the disguised duke; 'come in; the wish deserves a welcome.'
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she arrived there, her brother was in pious conversation with the duke, who in his friar's habit had also visited Juliet, and brought both these guilty lovers to a proper sense of their fault; and unhappy Juliet with tears and a true remorse confessed that she was more to blame than Claudio, in that she willingly consented to his dishonourable solicitations.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Did I tell this, who would believe me?' said Isabel, as she went towards the dreary prison where her brother was confined.
