123
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From this reading The lines of poetry (123-126) are from "To My Honoured Kinsman John Driden," in John Dryden, _The Works of John Dryden_, ed.
126
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From this reading The lines of poetry (123-126) are from "To My Honoured Kinsman John Driden," in John Dryden, _The Works of John Dryden_, ed.
1635
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From this reading The verse and emblem are from George Wither, _A Collection of Emblems, Ancient and Modern_ (London, 1635), illustration xxxv, page 35.
35
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From this reading The verse and emblem are from George Wither, _A Collection of Emblems, Ancient and Modern_ (London, 1635), illustration xxxv, page 35.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Where could they find another formed so fit, To poise, with solid sense, a sprightly wit?
aboundverbUS /əˈbaʊnd/
be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading Were these both wanting, as they both abound, Where could so firm integrity be found?
After-Ages
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From this reading To H. T. Swedenberg, Junior _founder_, _protector_, _friend_ _He that delights to_ Plant _and_ Set, _Makes_ After-Ages _in his_ Debt.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The verse and emblem are from George Wither, _A Collection of Emblems, Ancient and Modern_ (London, 1635), illustration xxxv, page 35.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To H. T. Swedenberg, Junior _founder_, _protector_, _friend_ _He that delights to_ Plant _and_ Set, _Makes_ After-Ages _in his_ Debt.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Where could they find another formed so fit, To poise, with solid sense, a sprightly wit?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The verse and emblem are from George Wither, _A Collection of Emblems, Ancient and Modern_ (London, 1635), illustration xxxv, page 35.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Were these both wanting, as they both abound, Where could so firm integrity be found?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Were these both wanting, as they both abound, Where could so firm integrity be found?
the two together, not just one
From this reading Were these both wanting, as they both abound, Where could so firm integrity be found?
CollectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The verse and emblem are from George Wither, _A Collection of Emblems, Ancient and Modern_ (London, 1635), illustration xxxv, page 35.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Where could they find another formed so fit, To poise, with solid sense, a sprightly wit?
DebtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading To H. T. Swedenberg, Junior _founder_, _protector_, _friend_ _He that delights to_ Plant _and_ Set, _Makes_ After-Ages _in his_ Debt.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading To H. T. Swedenberg, Junior _founder_, _protector_, _friend_ _He that delights to_ Plant _and_ Set, _Makes_ After-Ages _in his_ Debt.
Driden
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From this reading The lines of poetry (123-126) are from "To My Honoured Kinsman John Driden," in John Dryden, _The Works of John Dryden_, ed.
DrydennounUS /ˈdraɪdən/
the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)
From this reading The lines of poetry (123-126) are from "To My Honoured Kinsman John Driden," in John Dryden, _The Works of John Dryden_, ed.
ednounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading The lines of poetry (123-126) are from "To My Honoured Kinsman John Driden," in John Dryden, _The Works of John Dryden_, ed.
emblemnounUS /ˈembləm/
special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading The verse and emblem are from George Wither, _A Collection of Emblems, Ancient and Modern_ (London, 1635), illustration xxxv, page 35.
EmblemsnounUS /ˈembləmz/
plural of “emblem” — special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading The verse and emblem are from George Wither, _A Collection of Emblems, Ancient and Modern_ (London, 1635), illustration xxxv, page 35.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Where could they find another formed so fit, To poise, with solid sense, a sprightly wit?
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Were these both wanting, as they both abound, Where could so firm integrity be found?
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Where could they find another formed so fit, To poise, with solid sense, a sprightly wit?
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Where could they find another formed so fit, To poise, with solid sense, a sprightly wit?
set up or found
From this reading Were these both wanting, as they both abound, Where could so firm integrity be found?
foundernounUS /ˈfaʊndər/
inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading To H. T. Swedenberg, Junior _founder_, _protector_, _friend_ _He that delights to_ Plant _and_ Set, _Makes_ After-Ages _in his_ Debt.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading To H. T. Swedenberg, Junior _founder_, _protector_, _friend_ _He that delights to_ Plant _and_ Set, _Makes_ After-Ages _in his_ Debt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The verse and emblem are from George Wither, _A Collection of Emblems, Ancient and Modern_ (London, 1635), illustration xxxv, page 35.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The verse and emblem are from George Wither, _A Collection of Emblems, Ancient and Modern_ (London, 1635), illustration xxxv, page 35.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading To H. T. Swedenberg, Junior _founder_, _protector_, _friend_ _He that delights to_ Plant _and_ Set, _Makes_ After-Ages _in his_ Debt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To H. T. Swedenberg, Junior _founder_, _protector_, _friend_ _He that delights to_ Plant _and_ Set, _Makes_ After-Ages _in his_ Debt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To H. T. Swedenberg, Junior _founder_, _protector_, _friend_ _He that delights to_ Plant _and_ Set, _Makes_ After-Ages _in his_ Debt.
HonouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading The lines of poetry (123-126) are from "To My Honoured Kinsman John Driden," in John Dryden, _The Works of John Dryden_, ed.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading The verse and emblem are from George Wither, _A Collection of Emblems, Ancient and Modern_ (London, 1635), illustration xxxv, page 35.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To H. T. Swedenberg, Junior _founder_, _protector_, _friend_ _He that delights to_ Plant _and_ Set, _Makes_ After-Ages _in his_ Debt.
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading Were these both wanting, as they both abound, Where could so firm integrity be found?
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The lines of poetry (123-126) are from "To My Honoured Kinsman John Driden," in John Dryden, _The Works of John Dryden_, ed.
JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading To H. T. Swedenberg, Junior _founder_, _protector_, _friend_ _He that delights to_ Plant _and_ Set, _Makes_ After-Ages _in his_ Debt.
KinsmannounUS /ˈkɪnzmæn/
a male relative
From this reading The lines of poetry (123-126) are from "To My Honoured Kinsman John Driden," in John Dryden, _The Works of John Dryden_, ed.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The lines of poetry (123-126) are from "To My Honoured Kinsman John Driden," in John Dryden, _The Works of John Dryden_, ed.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The verse and emblem are from George Wither, _A Collection of Emblems, Ancient and Modern_ (London, 1635), illustration xxxv, page 35.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading To H. T. Swedenberg, Junior _founder_, _protector_, _friend_ _He that delights to_ Plant _and_ Set, _Makes_ After-Ages _in his_ Debt.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The verse and emblem are from George Wither, _A Collection of Emblems, Ancient and Modern_ (London, 1635), illustration xxxv, page 35.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The lines of poetry (123-126) are from "To My Honoured Kinsman John Driden," in John Dryden, _The Works of John Dryden_, ed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The verse and emblem are from George Wither, _A Collection of Emblems, Ancient and Modern_ (London, 1635), illustration xxxv, page 35.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The verse and emblem are from George Wither, _A Collection of Emblems, Ancient and Modern_ (London, 1635), illustration xxxv, page 35.
PlantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading To H. T. Swedenberg, Junior _founder_, _protector_, _friend_ _He that delights to_ Plant _and_ Set, _Makes_ After-Ages _in his_ Debt.
literature in metrical form
From this reading The lines of poetry (123-126) are from "To My Honoured Kinsman John Driden," in John Dryden, _The Works of John Dryden_, ed.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading Where could they find another formed so fit, To poise, with solid sense, a sprightly wit?
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading To H. T. Swedenberg, Junior _founder_, _protector_, _friend_ _He that delights to_ Plant _and_ Set, _Makes_ After-Ages _in his_ Debt.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Where could they find another formed so fit, To poise, with solid sense, a sprightly wit?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To H. T. Swedenberg, Junior _founder_, _protector_, _friend_ _He that delights to_ Plant _and_ Set, _Makes_ After-Ages _in his_ Debt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Where could they find another formed so fit, To poise, with solid sense, a sprightly wit?
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Where could they find another formed so fit, To poise, with solid sense, a sprightly wit?
sprightlyadjectiveUS /ˈspraɪtli/
full of spirit and vitality
From this reading Where could they find another formed so fit, To poise, with solid sense, a sprightly wit?
Swedenberg
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From this reading To H. T. Swedenberg, Junior _founder_, _protector_, _friend_ _He that delights to_ Plant _and_ Set, _Makes_ After-Ages _in his_ Debt.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading To H. T. Swedenberg, Junior _founder_, _protector_, _friend_ _He that delights to_ Plant _and_ Set, _Makes_ After-Ages _in his_ Debt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To H. T. Swedenberg, Junior _founder_, _protector_, _friend_ _He that delights to_ Plant _and_ Set, _Makes_ After-Ages _in his_ Debt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The verse and emblem are from George Wither, _A Collection of Emblems, Ancient and Modern_ (London, 1635), illustration xxxv, page 35.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Were these both wanting, as they both abound, Where could so firm integrity be found?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Where could they find another formed so fit, To poise, with solid sense, a sprightly wit?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To H. T. Swedenberg, Junior _founder_, _protector_, _friend_ _He that delights to_ Plant _and_ Set, _Makes_ After-Ages _in his_ Debt.
literature in metrical form
From this reading The verse and emblem are from George Wither, _A Collection of Emblems, Ancient and Modern_ (London, 1635), illustration xxxv, page 35.
nonexistent
From this reading Were these both wanting, as they both abound, Where could so firm integrity be found?
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Were these both wanting, as they both abound, Where could so firm integrity be found?
in or at the place that
From this reading Where could they find another formed so fit, To poise, with solid sense, a sprightly wit?
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Where could they find another formed so fit, To poise, with solid sense, a sprightly wit?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Where could they find another formed so fit, To poise, with solid sense, a sprightly wit?
WitherverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading The verse and emblem are from George Wither, _A Collection of Emblems, Ancient and Modern_ (London, 1635), illustration xxxv, page 35.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The lines of poetry (123-126) are from "To My Honoured Kinsman John Driden," in John Dryden, _The Works of John Dryden_, ed.
xxxvadjective
being five more than thirty
From this reading The verse and emblem are from George Wither, _A Collection of Emblems, Ancient and Modern_ (London, 1635), illustration xxxv, page 35.
