used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading His exaggerated action plunges into the grave of Hamlet's reverie and breaks it up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I hop'd thou shouldst have been my Hamlet's wife."
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
terminate
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading His exaggerated action plunges into the grave of Hamlet's reverie and breaks it up.
cannot
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From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
rid of obstructions
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading His exaggerated action plunges into the grave of Hamlet's reverie and breaks it up.
extortedverbUS /ekˈstɔːrtɪd/
past form of “extort” — obtain through intimidation
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
death of a person
From this reading His exaggerated action plunges into the grave of Hamlet's reverie and breaks it up.
Hamlet's
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From this reading "I hop'd thou shouldst have been my Hamlet's wife."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore, Laertes has plenty of time to rant like Pistol in a tavern.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I hop'd thou shouldst have been my Hamlet's wife."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
hop'd
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From this reading "I hop'd thou shouldst have been my Hamlet's wife."
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hop'd thou shouldst have been my Hamlet's wife."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Therefore, Laertes has plenty of time to rant like Pistol in a tavern.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His exaggerated action plunges into the grave of Hamlet's reverie and breaks it up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
Laertesnoun
(Greek mythology) the father of Odysseus
From this reading Therefore, Laertes has plenty of time to rant like Pistol in a tavern.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Therefore, Laertes has plenty of time to rant like Pistol in a tavern.
listensverbUS /ˈlɪsənz/
third-person singular of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I hop'd thou shouldst have been my Hamlet's wife."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Therefore, Laertes has plenty of time to rant like Pistol in a tavern.
a full supply
From this reading Therefore, Laertes has plenty of time to rant like Pistol in a tavern.
plungesnounUS /ˈplʌndʒɪz/
plural of “plunge” — a brief swim in water
From this reading His exaggerated action plunges into the grave of Hamlet's reverie and breaks it up.
rantnounUS /rænt/
a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
From this reading Therefore, Laertes has plenty of time to rant like Pistol in a tavern.
reclaimingverbUS /riˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “reclaim” — claim back
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
retrospectionnoun
reference to things past
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading His exaggerated action plunges into the grave of Hamlet's reverie and breaks it up.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
shouldstmodal verbUS /ʃʊdst/
an old form of “should”, used with “thou”
From this reading "I hop'd thou shouldst have been my Hamlet's wife."
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading Therefore, Laertes has plenty of time to rant like Pistol in a tavern.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, Laertes has plenty of time to rant like Pistol in a tavern.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "I hop'd thou shouldst have been my Hamlet's wife."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Therefore, Laertes has plenty of time to rant like Pistol in a tavern.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading He listens thus to despair reclaiming former hopes, and it draws his spirit backward, so that the body cannot move and the tongue dare not break this sacred silence of his retrospection.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His exaggerated action plunges into the grave of Hamlet's reverie and breaks it up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What a remembrance, extorted from death, of the old love that he never could conceal from the mother's instinct which was so fond and clear!
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "I hop'd thou shouldst have been my Hamlet's wife."
