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The Tragedy Of Caesar's Revenge
The Tragedy Of Caesar's Revenge

Chapter I

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{SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.
_Oct.
1911._ W. W. Greg.
Plays on the subject of Caius Julius are so numerous that some difficulty arises in properly distinguishing the titles.
In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.
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The Tragedy Of Caesar's Revenge

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Tragedy Of Caesar's Revenge is here in full — 343 sentences across 69 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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{SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.
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_Oct.
/ɔːkt/
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1911._ W. W. Greg.
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Plays on the subject of Caius Julius are so numerous that some difficulty arises in properly distinguishing the titles.
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In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Boas noun US /ˈboʊəz/

plural of “boa” — a long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur

From this reading “{SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.”

Caesar's noun US /ˈsiːzərz/

possessive form of “caesar” — conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

Chapman's noun US /ˈtʃæpmənz/

possessive form of “chapman” — United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)

From this reading “In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.”

corrections noun US /kərˈekʃənz/

the department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders

From this reading “{SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.”

distinguishing verb US /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/

-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different

From this reading “Plays on the subject of Caius Julius are so numerous that some difficulty arises in properly distinguishing the titles.”

intentional adjective US /ˌɪnˈtenʃənəl/

characterized by conscious design or purpose

From this reading “{SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.”

reprint noun US /riˈprɪnt/

a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale

From this reading “{SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.”

reprinted verb US /riˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “reprint” — print anew

From this reading “In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

some difficulty adjective + noun

In this reading “Plays on the subject of Caius Julius are so numerous that some difficulty arises in properly distinguishing the titles.”

on the subject preposition + article + noun counted as “on … subject”

In this reading “Plays on the subject of Caius Julius are so numerous that some difficulty arises in properly distinguishing the titles.”

with the assistance preposition + article + noun counted as “with … assistance”

In this reading “{SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

1911

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 1911._ W. W. Greg.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

arisesverbUS /ərˈaɪzəz/

third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Plays on the subject of Caius Julius are so numerous that some difficulty arises in properly distinguishing the titles.

assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

BoasnounUS /ˈboʊəz/

plural of “boa” — a long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

Caesar'snounUS /ˈsiːzərz/

possessive form of “caesar” — conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

Caius

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Plays on the subject of Caius Julius are so numerous that some difficulty arises in properly distinguishing the titles.

casenounUS /keɪs/

an occurrence of something

From this reading In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

Chapman'snounUS /ˈtʃæpmənz/

possessive form of “chapman” — United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)

From this reading In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

correctionsnounUS /kərˈekʃənz/

the department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Plays on the subject of Caius Julius are so numerous that some difficulty arises in properly distinguishing the titles.

distinguishingverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/

-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different

From this reading Plays on the subject of Caius Julius are so numerous that some difficulty arises in properly distinguishing the titles.

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 {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

FnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

Greg

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 1911._ W. W. Greg.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

ILLadjectiveUS /ɪl/

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Plays on the subject of Caius Julius are so numerous that some difficulty arises in properly distinguishing the titles.

indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

intentionaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtenʃənəl/

characterized by conscious design or purpose

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

Julius

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Plays on the subject of Caius Julius are so numerous that some difficulty arises in properly distinguishing the titles.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

notesnounUS /noʊts/

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Plays on the subject of Caius Julius are so numerous that some difficulty arises in properly distinguishing the titles.

OctnounUS /ɔːkt/

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading _Oct.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Plays on the subject of Caius Julius are so numerous that some difficulty arises in properly distinguishing the titles.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

OtheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

piecenounUS /piːs/

a separate part of a whole

From this reading In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

PlaysnounUS /pleɪz/

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Plays on the subject of Caius Julius are so numerous that some difficulty arises in properly distinguishing the titles.

preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading Plays on the subject of Caius Julius are so numerous that some difficulty arises in properly distinguishing the titles.

propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

reprintnounUS /riˈprɪnt/

a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

reprintedverbUS /riˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “reprint” — print anew

From this reading In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

RevengenounUS /riˈvendʒ/

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

Sidenotes

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

SNnoun

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Plays on the subject of Caius Julius are so numerous that some difficulty arises in properly distinguishing the titles.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Plays on the subject of Caius Julius are so numerous that some difficulty arises in properly distinguishing the titles.

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Plays on the subject of Caius Julius are so numerous that some difficulty arises in properly distinguishing the titles.

suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/

third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Plays on the subject of Caius Julius are so numerous that some difficulty arises in properly distinguishing the titles.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/

plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Plays on the subject of Caius Julius are so numerous that some difficulty arises in properly distinguishing the titles.

TNnoun

a state in east central United States

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

traditionaladjectiveUS /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

consisting of or derived from tradition

From this reading In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading 1911._ W. W. Greg.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

William

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the case of the piece here reprinted the first title, which is also the head title, suggests a play of Chapman's, while the running title is the traditional property of William Shakespeare.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading {SN Sidenotes are indicated like this.} {ILL Illustrations are indicated like this.} {TN Other notes are indicated like this.} No intentional corrections or changes have been made to the text.} This reprint of _Caesar's Revenge_ has been prepared by F. S. Boas with the assistance of the General Editor.

Chapter 1 of The Tragedy Of Caesar's Revenge by Frederick S. (Frederick Samuel) [Editor] Boas holds 343 sentences, grouped into 69 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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How do I study chapter 1 of The Tragedy Of Caesar's Revenge?

Work through the 69 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 69 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 1 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 1 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading The Tragedy Of Caesar's Revenge

Common questions about reading The Tragedy Of Caesar's Revenge by Frederick S. (Frederick Samuel) [Editor] Boas on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of The Tragedy Of Caesar's Revenge?

Yes. All 739 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #30846 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of The Tragedy Of Caesar's Revenge is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #30846, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does The Tragedy Of Caesar's Revenge take to read?

About 61 minutes of reading across 148 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read The Tragedy Of Caesar's Revenge section by section

How to work through The Tragedy Of Caesar's Revenge section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 2 chapters of The Tragedy Of Caesar's Revenge to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in The Tragedy Of Caesar's Revenge

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Tragedy Of Caesar's Revenge, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Sidenotes
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Indicated
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Illustrations
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Other
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Tragedy Of Caesar's Revenge; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.