used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While they were speaking, the sound of a trumpet was heard, and, to the horror and dismay of King Lear, Goneril herself appeared.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading While they were speaking, the sound of a trumpet was heard, and, to the horror and dismay of King Lear, Goneril herself appeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “O Regan, wilt thou take her by the hand?” he asked reproachfully.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “O Regan, wilt thou take her by the hand?” he asked reproachfully.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
a female human offspring
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading While they were speaking, the sound of a trumpet was heard, and, to the horror and dismay of King Lear, Goneril herself appeared.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
Goneril
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While they were speaking, the sound of a trumpet was heard, and, to the horror and dismay of King Lear, Goneril herself appeared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “O Regan, wilt thou take her by the hand?” he asked reproachfully.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading While they were speaking, the sound of a trumpet was heard, and, to the horror and dismay of King Lear, Goneril herself appeared.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading While they were speaking, the sound of a trumpet was heard, and, to the horror and dismay of King Lear, Goneril herself appeared.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
intense and profound fear
From this reading While they were speaking, the sound of a trumpet was heard, and, to the horror and dismay of King Lear, Goneril herself appeared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
ingratitudenoun
a lack of gratitude
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ”So you will wish on me when the rash mood is on,” said Regan.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
LearnounUS /lɪr/
British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ”So you will wish on me when the rash mood is on,” said Regan.
misplacedadjectiveUS /mɪˈspleɪst/
put in the wrong place or position
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading ”So you will wish on me when the rash mood is on,” said Regan.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading “O Regan, wilt thou take her by the hand?” he asked reproachfully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
piteousadjective
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading ”So you will wish on me when the rash mood is on,” said Regan.
Regan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
reproachfullyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
From this reading “O Regan, wilt thou take her by the hand?” he asked reproachfully.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ”So you will wish on me when the rash mood is on,” said Regan.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading While they were speaking, the sound of a trumpet was heard, and, to the horror and dismay of King Lear, Goneril herself appeared.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading While they were speaking, the sound of a trumpet was heard, and, to the horror and dismay of King Lear, Goneril herself appeared.
carry out
From this reading “O Regan, wilt thou take her by the hand?” he asked reproachfully.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While they were speaking, the sound of a trumpet was heard, and, to the horror and dismay of King Lear, Goneril herself appeared.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “O Regan, wilt thou take her by the hand?” he asked reproachfully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading While they were speaking, the sound of a trumpet was heard, and, to the horror and dismay of King Lear, Goneril herself appeared.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While they were speaking, the sound of a trumpet was heard, and, to the horror and dismay of King Lear, Goneril herself appeared.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While they were speaking, the sound of a trumpet was heard, and, to the horror and dismay of King Lear, Goneril herself appeared.
at the time that
From this reading ”So you will wish on me when the rash mood is on,” said Regan.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While they were speaking, the sound of a trumpet was heard, and, to the horror and dismay of King Lear, Goneril herself appeared.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ”So you will wish on me when the rash mood is on,” said Regan.
wiltmodal verbUS /wɪlt/
an old form of “will”, used with “thou”
From this reading “O Regan, wilt thou take her by the hand?” he asked reproachfully.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading ”So you will wish on me when the rash mood is on,” said Regan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
the words that are spoken
From this reading “Never, Regan,” said King Lear, rising; and in angry words he called down the vengeance of heaven on his eldest daughter for her black ingratitude.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “No, Regan, you will never have my curse,” said the old man, and with piteous words of misplaced affection he tried to convince himself that this daughter would never have treated him as the other one had done.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ”So you will wish on me when the rash mood is on,” said Regan.
