adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Yes," said Portia, "I am yours, and this house is yours, and with them I give you this ring, from which you must never part."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes," said Portia, "I am yours, and this house is yours, and with them I give you this ring, from which you must never part."
Antonio
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From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Portia was as grieved as Bassanio to hear of the danger which threatened his friend.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "First," she said, "take me to church and make me your wife, and then go to Venice at once to help your friend.
Bassanio
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From this reading And Bassanio, saying that he could hardly speak for joy, found words to swear that he would never part with the ring while he lived.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "First," she said, "take me to church and make me your wife, and then go to Venice at once to help your friend.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And Bassanio, saying that he could hardly speak for joy, found words to swear that he would never part with the ring while he lived.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Portia was as grieved as Bassanio to hear of the danger which threatened his friend.
dashedadjectiveUS /dæʃt/
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
DukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "First," she said, "take me to church and make me your wife, and then go to Venice at once to help your friend.
fleshnounUS /fleʃ/
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And Bassanio, saying that he could hardly speak for joy, found words to swear that he would never part with the ring while he lived.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading And Bassanio, saying that he could hardly speak for joy, found words to swear that he would never part with the ring while he lived.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Portia was as grieved as Bassanio to hear of the danger which threatened his friend.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Yes," said Portia, "I am yours, and this house is yours, and with them I give you this ring, from which you must never part."
fulfilmentnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Yes," said Portia, "I am yours, and this house is yours, and with them I give you this ring, from which you must never part."
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "First," she said, "take me to church and make me your wife, and then go to Venice at once to help your friend.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading Portia was as grieved as Bassanio to hear of the danger which threatened his friend.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading And Bassanio, saying that he could hardly speak for joy, found words to swear that he would never part with the ring while he lived.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And Bassanio, saying that he could hardly speak for joy, found words to swear that he would never part with the ring while he lived.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Portia was as grieved as Bassanio to hear of the danger which threatened his friend.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "First," she said, "take me to church and make me your wife, and then go to Venice at once to help your friend.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Yes," said Portia, "I am yours, and this house is yours, and with them I give you this ring, from which you must never part."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes," said Portia, "I am yours, and this house is yours, and with them I give you this ring, from which you must never part."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes," said Portia, "I am yours, and this house is yours, and with them I give you this ring, from which you must never part."
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading And Bassanio, saying that he could hardly speak for joy, found words to swear that he would never part with the ring while he lived.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading And Bassanio, saying that he could hardly speak for joy, found words to swear that he would never part with the ring while he lived.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading "First," she said, "take me to church and make me your wife, and then go to Venice at once to help your friend.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "First," she said, "take me to church and make me your wife, and then go to Venice at once to help your friend.
merchant'snounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
possessive form of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Yes," said Portia, "I am yours, and this house is yours, and with them I give you this ring, from which you must never part."
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Yes," said Portia, "I am yours, and this house is yours, and with them I give you this ring, from which you must never part."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading "First," she said, "take me to church and make me your wife, and then go to Venice at once to help your friend.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Yes," said Portia, "I am yours, and this house is yours, and with them I give you this ring, from which you must never part."
Portia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes," said Portia, "I am yours, and this house is yours, and with them I give you this ring, from which you must never part."
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
ringverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "Yes," said Portia, "I am yours, and this house is yours, and with them I give you this ring, from which you must never part."
ruinedadjectiveUS /ˈruːənd/
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," said Portia, "I am yours, and this house is yours, and with them I give you this ring, from which you must never part."
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading And Bassanio, saying that he could hardly speak for joy, found words to swear that he would never part with the ring while he lived.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "First," she said, "take me to church and make me your wife, and then go to Venice at once to help your friend.
ShylocknounUS /ˈʃaɪlɑːk/
someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
sorrownounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading And Bassanio, saying that he could hardly speak for joy, found words to swear that he would never part with the ring while he lived.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
swearverbUS /swer/
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading And Bassanio, saying that he could hardly speak for joy, found words to swear that he would never part with the ring while he lived.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "First," she said, "take me to church and make me your wife, and then go to Venice at once to help your friend.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And Bassanio, saying that he could hardly speak for joy, found words to swear that he would never part with the ring while he lived.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And Bassanio, saying that he could hardly speak for joy, found words to swear that he would never part with the ring while he lived.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Yes," said Portia, "I am yours, and this house is yours, and with them I give you this ring, from which you must never part."
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Yes," said Portia, "I am yours, and this house is yours, and with them I give you this ring, from which you must never part."
threatenedadjectiveUS /ˈθretənd/
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Portia was as grieved as Bassanio to hear of the danger which threatened his friend.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And Bassanio, saying that he could hardly speak for joy, found words to swear that he would never part with the ring while he lived.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow, for messengers came from Venice to tell him that Antonio was ruined, and that Shylock demanded from the Duke of Venice the fulfilment of the bond, under which he was entitled to a pound of the merchant's flesh.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Yes," said Portia, "I am yours, and this house is yours, and with them I give you this ring, from which you must never part."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And Bassanio, saying that he could hardly speak for joy, found words to swear that he would never part with the ring while he lived.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "First," she said, "take me to church and make me your wife, and then go to Venice at once to help your friend.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes," said Portia, "I am yours, and this house is yours, and with them I give you this ring, from which you must never part."
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading And Bassanio, saying that he could hardly speak for joy, found words to swear that he would never part with the ring while he lived.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And Bassanio, saying that he could hardly speak for joy, found words to swear that he would never part with the ring while he lived.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said Portia, "I am yours, and this house is yours, and with them I give you this ring, from which you must never part."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes," said Portia, "I am yours, and this house is yours, and with them I give you this ring, from which you must never part."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "First," she said, "take me to church and make me your wife, and then go to Venice at once to help your friend.
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "Yes," said Portia, "I am yours, and this house is yours, and with them I give you this ring, from which you must never part."
