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A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 03

Chapter XVII

Chapter 17 of A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 03 is here in full — 350 sentences across 70 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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[303] A proverbial phrase, used also by Dogberry in "Much ado about Nothing."
Shakspeare, 1778, vol. ii., p.
326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 03

Chapter XVII

Chapter 17 of A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 03 is here in full — 350 sentences across 70 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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[303] A proverbial phrase, used also by Dogberry in "Much ado about Nothing."
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Shakspeare, 1778, vol. ii., p.
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326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.
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It here signifies a _jest_ or _joke_.
/ɪt hiːr ˈsɪɡnəfaɪz ə dʒest ɔːr dʒoʊk/

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ado noun US /əˈduː/

a rapid active commotion

From this reading “[303] A proverbial phrase, used also by Dogberry in "Much ado about Nothing."”

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Collier noun US /ˈkɑːljər/

someone who works in a coal mine

From this reading “326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.”

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Grim adjective US /ɡrɪm/

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading “326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.”

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obscene adjective US /ɑːbˈsiːn/

designed to incite to indecency or lust

From this reading “326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.”

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phrase noun US /freɪz/

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading “[303] A proverbial phrase, used also by Dogberry in "Much ado about Nothing."”

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Prologue noun US /ˈproʊlɑːɡ/

an introduction to a play

From this reading “326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.”

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proverbial adjective US /prəˈvɜːrbiəl/

of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb

From this reading “[303] A proverbial phrase, used also by Dogberry in "Much ado about Nothing."”

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signifies verb US /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪz/

third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote

From this reading “It here signifies a _jest_ or _joke_.”

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generally used adverb + adjective

In this reading “326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.”

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From this reading Shakspeare, 1778, vol. ii., p.

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303

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From this reading [303] A proverbial phrase, used also by Dogberry in "Much ado about Nothing."

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304

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From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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326

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From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading [303] A proverbial phrase, used also by Dogberry in "Much ado about Nothing."

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading [303] A proverbial phrase, used also by Dogberry in "Much ado about Nothing."

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adonounUS /əˈduː/

a rapid active commotion

From this reading [303] A proverbial phrase, used also by Dogberry in "Much ado about Nothing."

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alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading [303] A proverbial phrase, used also by Dogberry in "Much ado about Nothing."

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andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading [303] A proverbial phrase, used also by Dogberry in "Much ado about Nothing."

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ColliernounUS /ˈkɑːljər/

someone who works in a coal mine

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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Croydon

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From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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Dogberry

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From this reading [303] A proverbial phrase, used also by Dogberry in "Much ado about Nothing."

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generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/

usually; as a rule

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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GrimadjectiveUS /ɡrɪm/

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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Hawkins's

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From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It here signifies a _jest_ or _joke_.

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HistorynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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iinoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Shakspeare, 1778, vol. ii., p.

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iiinoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading [303] A proverbial phrase, used also by Dogberry in "Much ado about Nothing."

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It here signifies a _jest_ or _joke_.

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Japenoun

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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jestnounUS /dʒest/

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading It here signifies a _jest_ or _joke_.

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JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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jokenounUS /dʒoʊk/

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading It here signifies a _jest_ or _joke_.

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MuchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading [303] A proverbial phrase, used also by Dogberry in "Much ado about Nothing."

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MusicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading [303] A proverbial phrase, used also by Dogberry in "Much ado about Nothing."

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obsceneadjectiveUS /ɑːbˈsiːn/

designed to incite to indecency or lust

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It here signifies a _jest_ or _joke_.

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pnounUS /piː/

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading Shakspeare, 1778, vol. ii., p.

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phrasenounUS /freɪz/

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading [303] A proverbial phrase, used also by Dogberry in "Much ado about Nothing."

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ProloguenounUS /ˈproʊlɑːɡ/

an introduction to a play

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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proverbialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɜːrbiəl/

of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb

From this reading [303] A proverbial phrase, used also by Dogberry in "Much ado about Nothing."

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SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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sensenounUS /sens/

a general conscious awareness

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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Shakspeare

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From this reading Shakspeare, 1778, vol. ii., p.

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signifiesverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪz/

third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote

From this reading It here signifies a _jest_ or _joke_.

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SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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Skelton's

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From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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SongnounUS /sɔːŋ/

a short musical composition with words

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading 326.--_S._ [304] _Jape_ is generally used in an obscene sense, as in the Prologue to "Grim the Collier of Croydon," and in Skelton's Song in Sir John Hawkins's "History of Music," vol. iii., p.

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usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading [303] A proverbial phrase, used also by Dogberry in "Much ado about Nothing."

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vol

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From this reading Shakspeare, 1778, vol. ii., p.

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