used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Barabas is a Jew and usurer, like Shylock.
(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 When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Barabas is a Jew and usurer, like Shylock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Shakespeare was attracted by the idea of making a real man and a real Jew out of this intolerable demon in a Jew's skin.
Barabas
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From this reading Barabas is a Jew and usurer, like Shylock.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he is a monster, not a man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Like Shylock, he has a daughter who is in love with a poor Christian; and, like him, he thirsts for revenge.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
cloisterverbUS /ˈklɔɪstər/
surround with a cloister, as of a garden
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
a female human offspring
From this reading Like Shylock, he has a daughter who is in love with a poor Christian; and, like him, he thirsts for revenge.
demonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading Shakespeare was attracted by the idea of making a real man and a real Jew out of this intolerable demon in a Jew's skin.
fairy-tale
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From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like Shylock, he has a daughter who is in love with a poor Christian; and, like him, he thirsts for revenge.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like Shylock, he has a daughter who is in love with a poor Christian; and, like him, he thirsts for revenge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like Shylock, he has a daughter who is in love with a poor Christian; and, like him, he thirsts for revenge.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Like Shylock, he has a daughter who is in love with a poor Christian; and, like him, he thirsts for revenge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Shakespeare was attracted by the idea of making a real man and a real Jew out of this intolerable demon in a Jew's skin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like Shylock, he has a daughter who is in love with a poor Christian; and, like him, he thirsts for revenge.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading Shakespeare was attracted by the idea of making a real man and a real Jew out of this intolerable demon in a Jew's skin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Barabas is a Jew and usurer, like Shylock.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading Barabas is a Jew and usurer, like Shylock.
Jew's
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From this reading Shakespeare was attracted by the idea of making a real man and a real Jew out of this intolerable demon in a Jew's skin.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Barabas is a Jew and usurer, like Shylock.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Like Shylock, he has a daughter who is in love with a poor Christian; and, like him, he thirsts for revenge.
madhousenounUS /ˈmædhaʊs/
pejorative terms for an insane asylum
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Shakespeare was attracted by the idea of making a real man and a real Jew out of this intolerable demon in a Jew's skin.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But he is a monster, not a man.
misusedadjectiveUS /mɪˈsjuːzd/
used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading But he is a monster, not a man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he is a monster, not a man.
nunsnounUS /nʌnz/
plural of “nun” — a woman religious
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
and nothing more
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Shakespeare was attracted by the idea of making a real man and a real Jew out of this intolerable demon in a Jew's skin.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
poisonsnounUS /ˈpɔɪzənz/
plural of “poison” — any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Like Shylock, he has a daughter who is in love with a poor Christian; and, like him, he thirsts for revenge.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Shakespeare was attracted by the idea of making a real man and a real Jew out of this intolerable demon in a Jew's skin.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Like Shylock, he has a daughter who is in love with a poor Christian; and, like him, he thirsts for revenge.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Shakespeare was attracted by the idea of making a real man and a real Jew out of this intolerable demon in a Jew's skin.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
ShylocknounUS /ˈʃaɪlɑːk/
someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
From this reading Barabas is a Jew and usurer, like Shylock.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Shakespeare was attracted by the idea of making a real man and a real Jew out of this intolerable demon in a Jew's skin.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
thirstsnounUS /θɜːrsts/
plural of “thirst” — a physiological need to drink
From this reading Like Shylock, he has a daughter who is in love with a poor Christian; and, like him, he thirsts for revenge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Shakespeare was attracted by the idea of making a real man and a real Jew out of this intolerable demon in a Jew's skin.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
usurernoun
someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
From this reading Barabas is a Jew and usurer, like Shylock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shakespeare was attracted by the idea of making a real man and a real Jew out of this intolerable demon in a Jew's skin.
at the time that
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
which person or people
From this reading Like Shylock, he has a daughter who is in love with a poor Christian; and, like him, he thirsts for revenge.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
belonging to which person
From this reading When he has been misused by the Christians, and robbed of his whole fortune, he becomes a criminal fit only for a fairy-tale or for a madhouse: he uses his own daughter as an instrument for his revenge, and then poisons her along with all the nuns in whose cloister she has taken refuge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like Shylock, he has a daughter who is in love with a poor Christian; and, like him, he thirsts for revenge.
