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Chapter XXVII
"About some act That has no relish of salvation in't." --_Hamlet._ "Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge." --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense. Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything." "It was very unfortunate, no doubt," says Fabian, regretfully.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"About some act That has no relish of salvation in't."”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “--_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.”
shame caused by unacceptable behaviour
From this reading “Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “--_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"About some act That has no relish of salvation in't."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “--_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “--_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "About some act That has no relish of salvation in't."
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From this reading "About some act That has no relish of salvation in't."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."
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From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Hamlet._ "Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
shame caused by unacceptable behaviour
From this reading Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."
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From this reading "It was very unfortunate, no doubt," says Fabian, regretfully.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Hamlet._ "Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge."
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "About some act That has no relish of salvation in't."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "About some act That has no relish of salvation in't."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --_Hamlet._ "Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Hamlet._ "Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."
not any; not one
From this reading "About some act That has no relish of salvation in't."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Hamlet._ "Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "About some act That has no relish of salvation in't."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It was very unfortunate, no doubt," says Fabian, regretfully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "About some act That has no relish of salvation in't."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "About some act That has no relish of salvation in't."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It was very unfortunate, no doubt," says Fabian, regretfully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "About some act That has no relish of salvation in't."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Hamlet._ "Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "About some act That has no relish of salvation in't."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Hamlet._ "Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge."
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It was very unfortunate, no doubt," says Fabian, regretfully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It was very unfortunate, no doubt," says Fabian, regretfully.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was very unfortunate, no doubt," says Fabian, regretfully.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the farsical term of secretary, Slyme has been a disgrace and a torment to me for years; and last night has finished everything."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading --_Titus Andronicus._ "BEFORE you begin, Fabian, it is only fair to tell you that I will not listen favorably to one word in his defense.
