a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading They owe their power to metaphysical aid: but the others contain all that is dreadful in their corporal figures.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
(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 They owe their power to metaphysical aid: but the others contain all that is dreadful in their corporal figures.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
beholdernounUS /biˈhoʊldər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
bubblesnounUS /ˈbʌbəlz/
plural of “bubble” — a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading In this we see the distinct spirit of the classical and the romantic mythology.
comparesnounUS /kəmˈperz/
plural of “compare” — qualities that are comparable
From this reading ‘Schlegel somewhere compares the Furies of Æschylus to the Witches of Shakespear—we think without much reason.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading They owe their power to metaphysical aid: but the others contain all that is dreadful in their corporal figures.
corporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading They owe their power to metaphysical aid: but the others contain all that is dreadful in their corporal figures.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading In this we see the distinct spirit of the classical and the romantic mythology.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading They owe their power to metaphysical aid: but the others contain all that is dreadful in their corporal figures.
divisible by two
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading They owe their power to metaphysical aid: but the others contain all that is dreadful in their corporal figures.
Furies
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From this reading ‘Schlegel somewhere compares the Furies of Æschylus to the Witches of Shakespear—we think without much reason.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
metaphysicaladjectiveUS /ˌmetəˈfɪzɪkəl/
pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics
From this reading They owe their power to metaphysical aid: but the others contain all that is dreadful in their corporal figures.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ‘Schlegel somewhere compares the Furies of Æschylus to the Witches of Shakespear—we think without much reason.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
mythologynounUS /məˈθɑːlədʒiː/
myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person
From this reading In this we see the distinct spirit of the classical and the romantic mythology.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘Schlegel somewhere compares the Furies of Æschylus to the Witches of Shakespear—we think without much reason.
others
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From this reading They owe their power to metaphysical aid: but the others contain all that is dreadful in their corporal figures.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading They owe their power to metaphysical aid: but the others contain all that is dreadful in their corporal figures.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
petrific
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From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading They owe their power to metaphysical aid: but the others contain all that is dreadful in their corporal figures.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading ‘Schlegel somewhere compares the Furies of Æschylus to the Witches of Shakespear—we think without much reason.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading In this we see the distinct spirit of the classical and the romantic mythology.
Schlegel
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From this reading ‘Schlegel somewhere compares the Furies of Æschylus to the Witches of Shakespear—we think without much reason.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In this we see the distinct spirit of the classical and the romantic mythology.
Shakespear
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From this reading ‘Schlegel somewhere compares the Furies of Æschylus to the Witches of Shakespear—we think without much reason.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
in or at or to some place
From this reading ‘Schlegel somewhere compares the Furies of Æschylus to the Witches of Shakespear—we think without much reason.
spellsnounUS /spelz/
plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In this we see the distinct spirit of the classical and the romantic mythology.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
confined on all sides
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They owe their power to metaphysical aid: but the others contain all that is dreadful in their corporal figures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘Schlegel somewhere compares the Furies of Æschylus to the Witches of Shakespear—we think without much reason.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They owe their power to metaphysical aid: but the others contain all that is dreadful in their corporal figures.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading ‘Schlegel somewhere compares the Furies of Æschylus to the Witches of Shakespear—we think without much reason.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this we see the distinct spirit of the classical and the romantic mythology.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘Schlegel somewhere compares the Furies of Æschylus to the Witches of Shakespear—we think without much reason.
traditionary
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From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ‘Schlegel somewhere compares the Furies of Æschylus to the Witches of Shakespear—we think without much reason.
WeirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
WitchesnounUS /ˈwɪtʃəz/
plural of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading ‘Schlegel somewhere compares the Furies of Æschylus to the Witches of Shakespear—we think without much reason.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perhaps Shakespear has surrounded the Weird Sisters with associations as terrible, and even more mysterious, strange, and fantastic, than the Furies of Æschylus; but the traditionary beings themselves are not so petrific.
witheredadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading These are of marble,—their look alone must blast the beholder;—those are of air, bubbles; and though “so withered and so wild in their attire,” it is their spells alone which are fatal.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading ‘Schlegel somewhere compares the Furies of Æschylus to the Witches of Shakespear—we think without much reason.
Æschylus
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From this reading ‘Schlegel somewhere compares the Furies of Æschylus to the Witches of Shakespear—we think without much reason.
