used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was a strange blending of the ridiculous with that which was solemn in this scene.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Pray you, if it be, give it me, for I am slow of study."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
from appearances alone
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Pray you, if it be, give it me, for I am slow of study."
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
blendingnounUS /ˈblendɪŋ/
the act of blending components together thoroughly
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was a strange blending of the ridiculous with that which was solemn in this scene.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _"Quince_.--You may do it extempore, for it is nothing but roaring."
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _"Quince_.--You may do it extempore, for it is nothing but roaring."
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was a strange blending of the ridiculous with that which was solemn in this scene.
extemporeadjective
with little or no preparation or forethought
From this reading _"Quince_.--You may do it extempore, for it is nothing but roaring."
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pray you, if it be, give it me, for I am slow of study."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Pray you, if it be, give it me, for I am slow of study."
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _"Snug._--Have you the lion's part written?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Pray you, if it be, give it me, for I am slow of study."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Pray you, if it be, give it me, for I am slow of study."
imitateverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was a strange blending of the ridiculous with that which was solemn in this scene.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _"Quince_.--You may do it extempore, for it is nothing but roaring."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pray you, if it be, give it me, for I am slow of study."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
lion'snounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
possessive form of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading _"Snug._--Have you the lion's part written?
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _"Quince_.--You may do it extempore, for it is nothing but roaring."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pray you, if it be, give it me, for I am slow of study."
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
MidsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was a strange blending of the ridiculous with that which was solemn in this scene.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
Night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was a strange blending of the ridiculous with that which was solemn in this scene.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _"Quince_.--You may do it extempore, for it is nothing but roaring."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pray you, if it be, give it me, for I am slow of study."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _"Snug._--Have you the lion's part written?
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Pray you, if it be, give it me, for I am slow of study."
QuincenounUS /kwɪns/
small Asian tree with pinkish flowers and pear-shaped fruit; widely cultivated
From this reading _"Quince_.--You may do it extempore, for it is nothing but roaring."
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was a strange blending of the ridiculous with that which was solemn in this scene.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading _"Quince_.--You may do it extempore, for it is nothing but roaring."
uttered with a trill
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was a strange blending of the ridiculous with that which was solemn in this scene.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Pray you, if it be, give it me, for I am slow of study."
SnugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading _"Snug._--Have you the lion's part written?
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was a strange blending of the ridiculous with that which was solemn in this scene.
not in physical motion
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was a strange blending of the ridiculous with that which was solemn in this scene.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Pray you, if it be, give it me, for I am slow of study."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was a strange blending of the ridiculous with that which was solemn in this scene.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _"Snug._--Have you the lion's part written?
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was a strange blending of the ridiculous with that which was solemn in this scene.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was a strange blending of the ridiculous with that which was solemn in this scene.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
untiringadjective
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading The beast still continued its rolling, and apparently untiring movements, though its ludicrous attempt to imitate the melody of David ceased the instant the latter abandoned the field.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was a strange blending of the ridiculous with that which was solemn in this scene.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was a strange blending of the ridiculous with that which was solemn in this scene.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ There was a strange blending of the ridiculous with that which was solemn in this scene.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading _"Snug._--Have you the lion's part written?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _"Snug._--Have you the lion's part written?
