1993
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From this reading There are 3924 lines in _Hamlet_, 3599 in _Richard III_., &c., &c., while in _Macbeth_ there are only 1993.
3599
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From this reading There are 3924 lines in _Hamlet_, 3599 in _Richard III_., &c., &c., while in _Macbeth_ there are only 1993.
3924
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From this reading There are 3924 lines in _Hamlet_, 3599 in _Richard III_., &c., &c., while in _Macbeth_ there are only 1993.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading The abnormal shortness of the play is in itself an indication of what has happened.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The abnormal shortness of the play is in itself an indication of what has happened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dialogue between Malcolm and Macduff (iv.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are 3924 lines in _Hamlet_, 3599 in _Richard III_., &c., &c., while in _Macbeth_ there are only 1993.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is plain, moreover, that the structure of the piece has been tampered with.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The dialogue between Malcolm and Macduff (iv.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading There are 3924 lines in _Hamlet_, 3599 in _Richard III_., &c., &c., while in _Macbeth_ there are only 1993.
dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading The dialogue between Malcolm and Macduff (iv.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading In spite of its wealth of incident, it is distinctly Shakespeare's shortest work.
HamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading There are 3924 lines in _Hamlet_, 3599 in _Richard III_., &c., &c., while in _Macbeth_ there are only 1993.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The abnormal shortness of the play is in itself an indication of what has happened.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The abnormal shortness of the play is in itself an indication of what has happened.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There are 3924 lines in _Hamlet_, 3599 in _Richard III_., &c., &c., while in _Macbeth_ there are only 1993.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The abnormal shortness of the play is in itself an indication of what has happened.
a single distinct event
From this reading In spite of its wealth of incident, it is distinctly Shakespeare's shortest work.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading The abnormal shortness of the play is in itself an indication of what has happened.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The abnormal shortness of the play is in itself an indication of what has happened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In spite of its wealth of incident, it is distinctly Shakespeare's shortest work.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of its wealth of incident, it is distinctly Shakespeare's shortest work.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The abnormal shortness of the play is in itself an indication of what has happened.
ivnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The dialogue between Malcolm and Macduff (iv.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There are 3924 lines in _Hamlet_, 3599 in _Richard III_., &c., &c., while in _Macbeth_ there are only 1993.
MacbethnounUS /məkˈbeθ/
king of Scotland (died in 1057)
From this reading There are 3924 lines in _Hamlet_, 3599 in _Richard III_., &c., &c., while in _Macbeth_ there are only 1993.
Macduff
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From this reading The dialogue between Malcolm and Macduff (iv.
Malcolm
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From this reading The dialogue between Malcolm and Macduff (iv.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading It is plain, moreover, that the structure of the piece has been tampered with.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The abnormal shortness of the play is in itself an indication of what has happened.
and nothing more
From this reading There are 3924 lines in _Hamlet_, 3599 in _Richard III_., &c., &c., while in _Macbeth_ there are only 1993.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading It is plain, moreover, that the structure of the piece has been tampered with.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It is plain, moreover, that the structure of the piece has been tampered with.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The abnormal shortness of the play is in itself an indication of what has happened.
Richard
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From this reading There are 3924 lines in _Hamlet_, 3599 in _Richard III_., &c., &c., while in _Macbeth_ there are only 1993.
Shakespeare'snounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːrz/
possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading In spite of its wealth of incident, it is distinctly Shakespeare's shortest work.
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In spite of its wealth of incident, it is distinctly Shakespeare's shortest work.
shortnessnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtnəs/
the property of being of short spatial extent
From this reading The abnormal shortness of the play is in itself an indication of what has happened.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of its wealth of incident, it is distinctly Shakespeare's shortest work.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading It is plain, moreover, that the structure of the piece has been tampered with.
tamperedverbUS /ˈtæmpərd/
past form of “tamper” — play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly
From this reading It is plain, moreover, that the structure of the piece has been tampered with.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is plain, moreover, that the structure of the piece has been tampered with.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The abnormal shortness of the play is in itself an indication of what has happened.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are 3924 lines in _Hamlet_, 3599 in _Richard III_., &c., &c., while in _Macbeth_ there are only 1993.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading In spite of its wealth of incident, it is distinctly Shakespeare's shortest work.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The abnormal shortness of the play is in itself an indication of what has happened.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There are 3924 lines in _Hamlet_, 3599 in _Richard III_., &c., &c., while in _Macbeth_ there are only 1993.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is plain, moreover, that the structure of the piece has been tampered with.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In spite of its wealth of incident, it is distinctly Shakespeare's shortest work.
