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The Works of William Shakespeare — Vol. 8
The Works of William Shakespeare — Vol. 8

Chapter XXVIII

Chapter 28 of The Works of William Shakespeare — Vol. 8 is here in full — 668 sentences across 134 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.
Why, fare thee well: I will o'erlook thy paper.
50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.
[_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.
Which of them shall I take?[4583] Both? one? or neither?
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Works of William Shakespeare — Vol. 8

Chapter XXVIII

Chapter 28 of The Works of William Shakespeare — Vol. 8 is here in full — 668 sentences across 134 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/133 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.
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Why, fare thee well: I will o'erlook thy paper.
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50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.
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[_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.
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Which of them shall I take?[4583] Both? one? or neither?

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adder noun US /ˈædər/

a person who adds numbers

From this reading “[_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.”

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diligent adjective US /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

From this reading “50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.”

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Edgar noun US /ˈedɡər/

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading “50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.”

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enemy's noun US /ˈenəmiz/

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading “50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.”

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forbid verb US /fərˈbɪd/

command against

From this reading “_Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.”

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greet verb US /ɡriːt/

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading “50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.”

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herald verb US /ˈherəld/

foreshadow or presage

From this reading “_Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.”

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stung adjective US /stʌŋ/

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading “[_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.”

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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.

read the letter verb + article + noun counted as “read … letter”

In this reading “_Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.”

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Stay till verb + particle

In this reading “_Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.”

2,385 times in 426,211 chapters
draw up verb + adjective

form or arrange in order or formation, as of a body of soldiers

In this reading “50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.”

2,970 times in 426,211 chapters
in view preposition + noun

In this reading “50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.”

14,486 times in 426,211 chapters

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4574

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From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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4575

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From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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4576

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From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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4577

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From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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4578

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From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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4579

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From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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4580

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From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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4581

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From this reading [_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.

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4582

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From this reading [_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.

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4583

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From this reading [_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.

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4584

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From this reading [_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.

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50

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From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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55

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From this reading [_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.

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addernounUS /ˈædər/

a person who adds numbers

From this reading [_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.

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againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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Albnoun

a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading [_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading [_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.

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bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading [_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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ByprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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cryverbUS /kraɪ/

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/

the act of discovering something

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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drawverbUS /drɔː/

cause to move by pulling

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading [_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Edg

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From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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Edm

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From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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EDMUND

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From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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ExitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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farenounUS /fer/

an agenda of things to do

From this reading Why, fare thee well: I will o'erlook thy paper.

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forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/

command against

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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greetverbUS /ɡriːt/

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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guessverbUS /ɡes/

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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hastenounUS /heɪst/

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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heraldverbUS /ˈherəld/

foreshadow or presage

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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HereadverbUS /hiːr/

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

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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I'll

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From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
jealousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeləs/

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading [_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.

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letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading [_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.

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mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading [_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Which of them shall I take?[4583] Both? one? or neither?

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nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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o'erlook

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From this reading Why, fare thee well: I will o'erlook thy paper.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Which of them shall I take?[4583] Both? one? or neither?

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Which of them shall I take?[4583] Both? one? or neither?

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otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading [_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.

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papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Why, fare thee well: I will o'erlook thy paper.

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powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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Re-enterverb

enter again

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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serveverbUS /sɜːrv/

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading [_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.

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StayverbUS /steɪ/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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stungadjectiveUS /stʌŋ/

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading [_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.

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swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading [_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.

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takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading Which of them shall I take?[4583] Both? one? or neither?

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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theepronounUS /ðiː/

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading Why, fare thee well: I will o'erlook thy paper.

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theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Which of them shall I take?[4583] Both? one? or neither?

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thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading [_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.

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thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading Why, fare thee well: I will o'erlook thy paper.

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tillprepositionUS /tɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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ToparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading [_Exit._[4581] _Edm._ To both these sisters have I sworn my love;[4582] 55 Each jealous of the other, as the stung[4583][4584] Are of the adder.

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trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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urgedverbUS /ɜːrdʒd/

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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viewnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Why, fare thee well: I will o'erlook thy paper.

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WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading _Alb._ Stay till I have read the letter.[4574] _Edg._ I was forbid it.[4575] When time shall serve, let but the herald cry,[4575] And I'll appear again.[4575] Alb.

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WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Which of them shall I take?[4583] Both? one? or neither?

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WhynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why, fare thee well: I will o'erlook thy paper.

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willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Why, fare thee well: I will o'erlook thy paper.

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 50 [_Exit Edgar._ _Re-enter_ EDMUND.[4576] _Edm._ The enemy's in view: draw up your powers.[4577] Here is the guess of their true strength and forces[4578] By diligent discovery; but your haste[4579][4580] Is now urged on you.[4579] _Alb._ We will greet the time.

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