ALTERATIONnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading THE SCIENCE OF MORALITY.--ALTERATION.
amplifyverbUS /ˈæmpləfaɪ/
increase in size, volume or significance
From this reading Having thus far proceeded, (Unless thou think'st me devilish,) is't not meet That I did amplify my judgment in Other conclusions?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus far, it is the science of Man, _as he is_, that is propounded.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Having thus far proceeded, (Unless thou think'st me devilish,) is't not meet That I did amplify my judgment in Other conclusions?
confectionsnounUS /kənˈfekʃənz/
plural of “confection” — a food rich in sugar
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
Cymbeline
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From this reading _Cymbeline_.
devilishadjectiveUS /ˈdevlɪʃ/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading Having thus far proceeded, (Unless thou think'st me devilish,) is't not meet That I did amplify my judgment in Other conclusions?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Having thus far proceeded, (Unless thou think'st me devilish,) is't not meet That I did amplify my judgment in Other conclusions?
distilverbUS /dɪˈstɪl/
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Having thus far proceeded, (Unless thou think'st me devilish,) is't not meet That I did amplify my judgment in Other conclusions?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
Hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having thus far proceeded, (Unless thou think'st me devilish,) is't not meet That I did amplify my judgment in Other conclusions?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus far, it is the science of Man, _as he is_, that is propounded.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
how
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From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Having thus far proceeded, (Unless thou think'st me devilish,) is't not meet That I did amplify my judgment in Other conclusions?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having thus far proceeded, (Unless thou think'st me devilish,) is't not meet That I did amplify my judgment in Other conclusions?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus far, it is the science of Man, _as he is_, that is propounded.
is't
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From this reading Having thus far proceeded, (Unless thou think'st me devilish,) is't not meet That I did amplify my judgment in Other conclusions?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus far, it is the science of Man, _as he is_, that is propounded.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Having thus far proceeded, (Unless thou think'st me devilish,) is't not meet That I did amplify my judgment in Other conclusions?
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
learn'd
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From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
engage in
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Thus far, it is the science of Man, _as he is_, that is propounded.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
come together
From this reading Having thus far proceeded, (Unless thou think'st me devilish,) is't not meet That I did amplify my judgment in Other conclusions?
MORALITYnounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading THE SCIENCE OF MORALITY.--ALTERATION.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SCIENCE OF MORALITY.--ALTERATION.
oftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Having thus far proceeded, (Unless thou think'st me devilish,) is't not meet That I did amplify my judgment in Other conclusions?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
perfumesnounUS /pərˈfjuːmz/
plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Having thus far proceeded, (Unless thou think'st me devilish,) is't not meet That I did amplify my judgment in Other conclusions?
propoundedverbUS /prəˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “propound” — put forward, as of an idea
From this reading Thus far, it is the science of Man, _as he is_, that is propounded.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading THE SCIENCE OF MORALITY.--ALTERATION.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCIENCE OF MORALITY.--ALTERATION.
think'st
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From this reading Having thus far proceeded, (Unless thou think'st me devilish,) is't not meet That I did amplify my judgment in Other conclusions?
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Having thus far proceeded, (Unless thou think'st me devilish,) is't not meet That I did amplify my judgment in Other conclusions?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
except if; if not
From this reading Having thus far proceeded, (Unless thou think'st me devilish,) is't not meet That I did amplify my judgment in Other conclusions?
wooverbUS /wuː/
seek someone's favor
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
yeaexclamationUS /jeɪ/
an old word for “yes”
From this reading Hast thou not learn'd me how To make perfumes? distil? preserve? yea, so, That our great king himself doth woo me oft For my confections?
