used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The following expressions represent vowels with a breve: [)a] a with breve [)e] e with breve Gaelic characters are enclosed in curly brackets (example: A ca{i}lín ó{z} an{st}ó{r}).
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading THE SHAKESPEARE-EXPOSITOR: AN AID TO THE PERFECT UNDERSTANDING OF SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The following expressions represent vowels with a breve: [)a] a with breve [)e] e with breve Gaelic characters are enclosed in curly brackets (example: A ca{i}lín ó{z} an{st}ó{r}).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Editor of the 'Plays and Poems of Shakespeare.'
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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in or near a particular place or position
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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bracketsnounUS /ˈbrækəts/
plural of “bracket” — a category falling within certain defined limits
From this reading See https:// The character(s) enclosed by curly brackets following the carat character are superscript (example: x^{li}).
brevenoun
a diacritical mark (U-shaped) placed over a vowel to indicate a short sound
From this reading The following expressions represent vowels with a breve: [)a] a with breve [)e] e with breve Gaelic characters are enclosed in curly brackets (example: A ca{i}lín ó{z} an{st}ó{r}).
showing who or what does the action
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canounUS /kʌ/
a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals
From this reading The following expressions represent vowels with a breve: [)a] a with breve [)e] e with breve Gaelic characters are enclosed in curly brackets (example: A ca{i}lín ó{z} an{st}ó{r}).
to be able to, or to be allowed to
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caratnounUS /ˈkerət/
a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg
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changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
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an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading See https:// The character(s) enclosed by curly brackets following the carat character are superscript (example: x^{li}).
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The following expressions represent vowels with a breve: [)a] a with breve [)e] e with breve Gaelic characters are enclosed in curly brackets (example: A ca{i}lín ó{z} an{st}ó{r}).
curlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/
(of hair) having curls or waves
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a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading The following expressions represent vowels with a breve: [)a] a with breve [)e] e with breve Gaelic characters are enclosed in curly brackets (example: A ca{i}lín ó{z} an{st}ó{r}).
EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Editor of the 'Plays and Poems of Shakespeare.'
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
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either extremity of something that has length
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an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading See https:// The character(s) enclosed by curly brackets following the carat character are superscript (example: x^{li}).
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The following expressions represent vowels with a breve: [)a] a with breve [)e] e with breve Gaelic characters are enclosed in curly brackets (example: A ca{i}lín ó{z} an{st}ó{r}).
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading See https:// The character(s) enclosed by curly brackets following the carat character are superscript (example: x^{li}).
set up or found
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GaelicadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪlɪk/
relating to or characteristic of the Celts
From this reading The following expressions represent vowels with a breve: [)a] a with breve [)e] e with breve Gaelic characters are enclosed in curly brackets (example: A ca{i}lín ó{z} an{st}ó{r}).
https
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The following expressions represent vowels with a breve: [)a] a with breve [)e] e with breve Gaelic characters are enclosed in curly brackets (example: A ca{i}lín ó{z} an{st}ó{r}).
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following expressions represent vowels with a breve: [)a] a with breve [)e] e with breve Gaelic characters are enclosed in curly brackets (example: A ca{i}lín ó{z} an{st}ó{r}).
linounUS /liː/
a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals
From this reading See https:// The character(s) enclosed by curly brackets following the carat character are superscript (example: x^{li}).
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading A list of changes made can be found at the end of the book.
lín
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From this reading The following expressions represent vowels with a breve: [)a] a with breve [)e] e with breve Gaelic characters are enclosed in curly brackets (example: A ca{i}lín ó{z} an{st}ó{r}).
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A list of changes made can be found at the end of the book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
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plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
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plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Editor of the 'Plays and Poems of Shakespeare.'
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading The following expressions represent vowels with a breve: [)a] a with breve [)e] e with breve Gaelic characters are enclosed in curly brackets (example: A ca{i}lín ó{z} an{st}ó{r}).
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading The following expressions represent vowels with a breve: [)a] a with breve [)e] e with breve Gaelic characters are enclosed in curly brackets (example: A ca{i}lín ó{z} an{st}ó{r}).
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading See https:// The character(s) enclosed by curly brackets following the carat character are superscript (example: x^{li}).
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See https:// The character(s) enclosed by curly brackets following the carat character are superscript (example: x^{li}).
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Editor of the 'Plays and Poems of Shakespeare.'
SHAKESPEARE'SnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːrz/
possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading THE SHAKESPEARE-EXPOSITOR: AN AID TO THE PERFECT UNDERSTANDING OF SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS.
SHAKESPEARE-EXPOSITOR
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SHAKESPEARE-EXPOSITOR: AN AID TO THE PERFECT UNDERSTANDING OF SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS.
st
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From this reading The following expressions represent vowels with a breve: [)a] a with breve [)e] e with breve Gaelic characters are enclosed in curly brackets (example: A ca{i}lín ó{z} an{st}ó{r}).
superscriptnoun
a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character
From this reading See https:// The character(s) enclosed by curly brackets following the carat character are superscript (example: x^{li}).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading See https:// The character(s) enclosed by curly brackets following the carat character are superscript (example: x^{li}).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SHAKESPEARE-EXPOSITOR: AN AID TO THE PERFECT UNDERSTANDING OF SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading THE SHAKESPEARE-EXPOSITOR: AN AID TO THE PERFECT UNDERSTANDING OF SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS.
vowelsnounUS /ˈvaʊəlz/
plural of “vowel” — a speech sound made with the vocal tract open
From this reading The following expressions represent vowels with a breve: [)a] a with breve [)e] e with breve Gaelic characters are enclosed in curly brackets (example: A ca{i}lín ó{z} an{st}ó{r}).
in the company of; together with
From this reading The following expressions represent vowels with a breve: [)a] a with breve [)e] e with breve Gaelic characters are enclosed in curly brackets (example: A ca{i}lín ó{z} an{st}ó{r}).
xnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading See https:// The character(s) enclosed by curly brackets following the carat character are superscript (example: x^{li}).
znounUS /ziː/
the ending of a series or sequence
From this reading The following expressions represent vowels with a breve: [)a] a with breve [)e] e with breve Gaelic characters are enclosed in curly brackets (example: A ca{i}lín ó{z} an{st}ó{r}).
ó
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The following expressions represent vowels with a breve: [)a] a with breve [)e] e with breve Gaelic characters are enclosed in curly brackets (example: A ca{i}lín ó{z} an{st}ó{r}).
