used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
have
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
burdenedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənd/
bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
Cre
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From this reading _Cre._ You do ill, madam, To let your head-long love triumph o'er nature: Dare you defend your father's murderer?
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading _Cre._ You do ill, madam, To let your head-long love triumph o'er nature: Dare you defend your father's murderer?
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading _Cre._ You do ill, madam, To let your head-long love triumph o'er nature: Dare you defend your father's murderer?
Dioc
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From this reading _Dioc._ See, he stands mute.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _Cre._ You do ill, madam, To let your head-long love triumph o'er nature: Dare you defend your father's murderer?
Eur
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From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _Cre._ You do ill, madam, To let your head-long love triumph o'er nature: Dare you defend your father's murderer?
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Eur._ You know he killed him not.
head-long
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From this reading _Cre._ You do ill, madam, To let your head-long love triumph o'er nature: Dare you defend your father's murderer?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading _Cre._ You do ill, madam, To let your head-long love triumph o'er nature: Dare you defend your father's murderer?
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading _Eur._ You know he killed him not.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading _Cre._ You do ill, madam, To let your head-long love triumph o'er nature: Dare you defend your father's murderer?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Cre._ You do ill, madam, To let your head-long love triumph o'er nature: Dare you defend your father's murderer?
a woman of refinement
From this reading _Cre._ You do ill, madam, To let your head-long love triumph o'er nature: Dare you defend your father's murderer?
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading _Cre._ You do ill, madam, To let your head-long love triumph o'er nature: Dare you defend your father's murderer?
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading _Dioc._ See, he stands mute.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading _Cre._ You do ill, madam, To let your head-long love triumph o'er nature: Dare you defend your father's murderer?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading _Cre._ You do ill, madam, To let your head-long love triumph o'er nature: Dare you defend your father's murderer?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
on the contrary
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
ReproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
express in words
From this reading _Cre._ Let him say so.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
shamefuladjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Cre._ Let him say so.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading _Dioc._ See, he stands mute.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading _Cre._ You do ill, madam, To let your head-long love triumph o'er nature: Dare you defend your father's murderer?
a flaw or weak point
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Eur._ [_To him._] Reproach not thus the weakness of my sex, As if I could not bear a shameful death, Rather than see you burdened with a crime Of which I know you free.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Cre._ You do ill, madam, To let your head-long love triumph o'er nature: Dare you defend your father's murderer?
