used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
(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 Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is as if a being of pure intellect should take upon him to express the emotions of our sensitive natures.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There would be all knowledge, but sympathetic expressions would be wanting.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is as if a being of pure intellect should take upon him to express the emotions of our sensitive natures.
confined by bonds
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
BrookenounUS /brʊk/
English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it requires a study equivalent to the learning of a new language to understand their meaning when they speak.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is indeed hard to hit: Much like thy riddle, Samson, in one day Or seven though one should musing sit.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading It is as if a being of pure intellect should take upon him to express the emotions of our sensitive natures.
equivalentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
From this reading But it requires a study equivalent to the learning of a new language to understand their meaning when they speak.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
give expression to
From this reading It is as if a being of pure intellect should take upon him to express the emotions of our sensitive natures.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There would be all knowledge, but sympathetic expressions would be wanting.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is indeed hard to hit: Much like thy riddle, Samson, in one day Or seven though one should musing sit.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is as if a being of pure intellect should take upon him to express the emotions of our sensitive natures.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
cause to move by striking
From this reading It is indeed hard to hit: Much like thy riddle, Samson, in one day Or seven though one should musing sit.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is as if a being of pure intellect should take upon him to express the emotions of our sensitive natures.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It is indeed hard to hit: Much like thy riddle, Samson, in one day Or seven though one should musing sit.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading It is as if a being of pure intellect should take upon him to express the emotions of our sensitive natures.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is indeed hard to hit: Much like thy riddle, Samson, in one day Or seven though one should musing sit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it requires a study equivalent to the learning of a new language to understand their meaning when they speak.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading There would be all knowledge, but sympathetic expressions would be wanting.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading But it requires a study equivalent to the learning of a new language to understand their meaning when they speak.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading But it requires a study equivalent to the learning of a new language to understand their meaning when they speak.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is indeed hard to hit: Much like thy riddle, Samson, in one day Or seven though one should musing sit.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading But it requires a study equivalent to the learning of a new language to understand their meaning when they speak.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is indeed hard to hit: Much like thy riddle, Samson, in one day Or seven though one should musing sit.
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading It is indeed hard to hit: Much like thy riddle, Samson, in one day Or seven though one should musing sit.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It is as if a being of pure intellect should take upon him to express the emotions of our sensitive natures.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But it requires a study equivalent to the learning of a new language to understand their meaning when they speak.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is indeed hard to hit: Much like thy riddle, Samson, in one day Or seven though one should musing sit.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is indeed hard to hit: Much like thy riddle, Samson, in one day Or seven though one should musing sit.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is as if a being of pure intellect should take upon him to express the emotions of our sensitive natures.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading It is as if a being of pure intellect should take upon him to express the emotions of our sensitive natures.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading But it requires a study equivalent to the learning of a new language to understand their meaning when they speak.
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading It is indeed hard to hit: Much like thy riddle, Samson, in one day Or seven though one should musing sit.
SamsonnounUS /ˈsæmsən/
(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah
From this reading It is indeed hard to hit: Much like thy riddle, Samson, in one day Or seven though one should musing sit.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading It is as if a being of pure intellect should take upon him to express the emotions of our sensitive natures.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It is indeed hard to hit: Much like thy riddle, Samson, in one day Or seven though one should musing sit.
Shakspeare
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From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is indeed hard to hit: Much like thy riddle, Samson, in one day Or seven though one should musing sit.
be seated
From this reading It is indeed hard to hit: Much like thy riddle, Samson, in one day Or seven though one should musing sit.
express in speech
From this reading But it requires a study equivalent to the learning of a new language to understand their meaning when they speak.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading But it requires a study equivalent to the learning of a new language to understand their meaning when they speak.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading There would be all knowledge, but sympathetic expressions would be wanting.
carry out
From this reading It is as if a being of pure intellect should take upon him to express the emotions of our sensitive natures.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But it requires a study equivalent to the learning of a new language to understand their meaning when they speak.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There would be all knowledge, but sympathetic expressions would be wanting.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it requires a study equivalent to the learning of a new language to understand their meaning when they speak.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is indeed hard to hit: Much like thy riddle, Samson, in one day Or seven though one should musing sit.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading It is indeed hard to hit: Much like thy riddle, Samson, in one day Or seven though one should musing sit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading But it requires a study equivalent to the learning of a new language to understand their meaning when they speak.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is as if a being of pure intellect should take upon him to express the emotions of our sensitive natures.
nonexistent
From this reading There would be all knowledge, but sympathetic expressions would be wanting.
at the time that
From this reading But it requires a study equivalent to the learning of a new language to understand their meaning when they speak.
which person or people
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
womanlyadjective
befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Shakspeare, who seems to have had a peculiar delight in contemplating womanly perfection, whom for his many sweet images of female excellence all women are in an especial manner bound to love, has not raised the ideal of the female character higher than Lord Brooke, in these two women, has done.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There would be all knowledge, but sympathetic expressions would be wanting.
