highly skilled
From this reading This did not suit Iago’s purpose, for he was afraid lest Othello should relent before his revenge was accomplished.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He cunningly reminded him of Brabantio’s parting words, and said if Desdemona had deceived her father in concealing her affection for Othello, why should she not equally deceive her husband in concealing her affection for someone else?
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading This did not suit Iago’s purpose, for he was afraid lest Othello should relent before his revenge was accomplished.
anew
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading So he did his utmost in every way to incite Othello still more against Desdemona.
(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 No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This did not suit Iago’s purpose, for he was afraid lest Othello should relent before his revenge was accomplished.
Brabantio's
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From this reading He cunningly reminded him of Brabantio’s parting words, and said if Desdemona had deceived her father in concealing her affection for Othello, why should she not equally deceive her husband in concealing her affection for someone else?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
candournoun
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading He cunningly reminded him of Brabantio’s parting words, and said if Desdemona had deceived her father in concealing her affection for Othello, why should she not equally deceive her husband in concealing her affection for someone else?
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
cunninglyadverb
in an attractive manner
From this reading He cunningly reminded him of Brabantio’s parting words, and said if Desdemona had deceived her father in concealing her affection for Othello, why should she not equally deceive her husband in concealing her affection for someone else?
dearly loved
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
deceitnounUS /dɪˈsiːt/
The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading He cunningly reminded him of Brabantio’s parting words, and said if Desdemona had deceived her father in concealing her affection for Othello, why should she not equally deceive her husband in concealing her affection for someone else?
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading He cunningly reminded him of Brabantio’s parting words, and said if Desdemona had deceived her father in concealing her affection for Othello, why should she not equally deceive her husband in concealing her affection for someone else?
Desdemona
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From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
diabolicaladjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈbɑːlɪkəl/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This did not suit Iago’s purpose, for he was afraid lest Othello should relent before his revenge was accomplished.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
else
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From this reading He cunningly reminded him of Brabantio’s parting words, and said if Desdemona had deceived her father in concealing her affection for Othello, why should she not equally deceive her husband in concealing her affection for someone else?
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading He cunningly reminded him of Brabantio’s parting words, and said if Desdemona had deceived her father in concealing her affection for Othello, why should she not equally deceive her husband in concealing her affection for someone else?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading So he did his utmost in every way to incite Othello still more against Desdemona.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He cunningly reminded him of Brabantio’s parting words, and said if Desdemona had deceived her father in concealing her affection for Othello, why should she not equally deceive her husband in concealing her affection for someone else?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This did not suit Iago’s purpose, for he was afraid lest Othello should relent before his revenge was accomplished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He cunningly reminded him of Brabantio’s parting words, and said if Desdemona had deceived her father in concealing her affection for Othello, why should she not equally deceive her husband in concealing her affection for someone else?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading He cunningly reminded him of Brabantio’s parting words, and said if Desdemona had deceived her father in concealing her affection for Othello, why should she not equally deceive her husband in concealing her affection for someone else?
IagonounUS /iˈɑːɡoʊ/
the villain in William Shakespeare's tragedy who tricked Othello into murdering his wife
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
Iago's
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From this reading This did not suit Iago’s purpose, for he was afraid lest Othello should relent before his revenge was accomplished.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He cunningly reminded him of Brabantio’s parting words, and said if Desdemona had deceived her father in concealing her affection for Othello, why should she not equally deceive her husband in concealing her affection for someone else?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
inciteverbUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading So he did his utmost in every way to incite Othello still more against Desdemona.
insinceritynoun
the quality of not being open or truthful; deceitful or hypocritical
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading This did not suit Iago’s purpose, for he was afraid lest Othello should relent before his revenge was accomplished.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So he did his utmost in every way to incite Othello still more against Desdemona.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
not any; not one
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
OthellonounUS /əˈθeloʊ/
the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who would not trust his wife
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
the act of departing politely
From this reading He cunningly reminded him of Brabantio’s parting words, and said if Desdemona had deceived her father in concealing her affection for Othello, why should she not equally deceive her husband in concealing her affection for someone else?
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading This did not suit Iago’s purpose, for he was afraid lest Othello should relent before his revenge was accomplished.
relentverbUS /rɪˈlent/
give in, as to influence or pressure
From this reading This did not suit Iago’s purpose, for he was afraid lest Othello should relent before his revenge was accomplished.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading He cunningly reminded him of Brabantio’s parting words, and said if Desdemona had deceived her father in concealing her affection for Othello, why should she not equally deceive her husband in concealing her affection for someone else?
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading This did not suit Iago’s purpose, for he was afraid lest Othello should relent before his revenge was accomplished.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He cunningly reminded him of Brabantio’s parting words, and said if Desdemona had deceived her father in concealing her affection for Othello, why should she not equally deceive her husband in concealing her affection for someone else?
cut with a saw
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He cunningly reminded him of Brabantio’s parting words, and said if Desdemona had deceived her father in concealing her affection for Othello, why should she not equally deceive her husband in concealing her affection for someone else?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This did not suit Iago’s purpose, for he was afraid lest Othello should relent before his revenge was accomplished.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he did his utmost in every way to incite Othello still more against Desdemona.
a person, without saying who
From this reading He cunningly reminded him of Brabantio’s parting words, and said if Desdemona had deceived her father in concealing her affection for Othello, why should she not equally deceive her husband in concealing her affection for someone else?
not in physical motion
From this reading So he did his utmost in every way to incite Othello still more against Desdemona.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading This did not suit Iago’s purpose, for he was afraid lest Othello should relent before his revenge was accomplished.
required or under orders
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading So he did his utmost in every way to incite Othello still more against Desdemona.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This did not suit Iago’s purpose, for he was afraid lest Othello should relent before his revenge was accomplished.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He cunningly reminded him of Brabantio’s parting words, and said if Desdemona had deceived her father in concealing her affection for Othello, why should she not equally deceive her husband in concealing her affection for someone else?
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading No Way but This Though Othello had come to the terrible conclusion that Desdemona must die, he could not prevent his thoughts dwelling again and again on all the charm and loveliness of his dear young wife.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He cunningly reminded him of Brabantio’s parting words, and said if Desdemona had deceived her father in concealing her affection for Othello, why should she not equally deceive her husband in concealing her affection for someone else?
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Worked up to madness by the diabolical arts of Iago, he saw in his young wife’s apparent simplicity and candour nothing but the most clever deceit, and he determined to punish her supposed insincerity in the most terrible manner.
