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A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 05
A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 05

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 05 is here in full — 337 sentences across 68 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.
[PREFACE TO THE FORMER EDITION.]
THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.
The time and place of his birth and death, the circumstances of his life and his profession, otherwise than as a writer, are all equally unknown.
From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.
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A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 05

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 05 is here in full — 337 sentences across 68 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.
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[PREFACE TO THE FORMER EDITION.]
/ˈprefəs tuː ðə ˈfɔːrmər əˈdɪʃən/
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THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.
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The time and place of his birth and death, the circumstances of his life and his profession, otherwise than as a writer, are all equally unknown.
/ðə taɪm ənd pleɪs ʌv hɪz bɜːrθ ənd deθ ðə ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz ʌv hɪz laɪf ənd hɪz prəˈfeʃən ˈʌðərwaɪz ðæn æz ə ˈraɪtər ɑːr ɔːl ˈiːkwəli ənˈnoʊn/
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From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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completes verb US /kəmˈpliːts/

third-person singular of “complete” — come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading “This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.”

devotees noun US /ˈdevəˈtiːz/

plural of “devotee” — an ardent follower and admirer

From this reading “From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.”

generality noun US /ˌdʒenərˈæləti/

an idea or conclusion having general application

From this reading “From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.”

kyd noun US /kɪd/

English dramatist (1558-1594)

From this reading “This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.”

Kyd's noun US /kɪdz/

possessive form of “kyd” — English dramatist (1558-1594)

From this reading “This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.”

ridiculed verb US /ˈrɪdəkjuːld/

past form of “ridicule” — subject to laughter or ridicule

From this reading “THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.”

Sussex noun US /ˈsʌsɪks/

a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century

From this reading “From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.”

translator noun US /trænˈsleɪtər/

a person who translates written messages from one language to another

From this reading “THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

former edition adjective + noun

In this reading “This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.”

formed part adjective + noun

In this reading “This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.”

next summer's adjective + noun counted as “next summer”

In this reading “From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.”

second part noun + noun

In this reading “THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.”

inserted in verb + particle counted as “insert in”

In this reading “This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.”

All words in this reading · 109

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The time and place of his birth and death, the circumstances of his life and his profession, otherwise than as a writer, are all equally unknown.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The time and place of his birth and death, the circumstances of his life and his profession, otherwise than as a writer, are all equally unknown.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading The time and place of his birth and death, the circumstances of his life and his profession, otherwise than as a writer, are all equally unknown.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

completesverbUS /kəmˈpliːts/

third-person singular of “complete” — come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

conjectured

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/

characteristic of the present

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

Cornelia

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

CountessnounUS /ˈkaʊntəs/

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

deathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The time and place of his birth and death, the circumstances of his life and his profession, otherwise than as a writer, are all equally unknown.

dedicationnounUS /ˌdedəˈkeɪʃən/

complete and wholehearted fidelity

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

devoteesnounUS /ˈdevəˈtiːz/

plural of “devotee” — an ardent follower and admirer

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

Dodsley

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading The time and place of his birth and death, the circumstances of his life and his profession, otherwise than as a writer, are all equally unknown.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/

apart from; not including

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/

having or given a form or shape

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

Garnier's

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From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

generalitynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈæləti/

an idea or conclusion having general application

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

inferredverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrd/

inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/

past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

Jeronimo

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From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

KYDnounUS /kɪd/

English dramatist (1558-1594)

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

Kyd'snounUS /kɪdz/

possessive form of “kyd” — English dramatist (1558-1594)

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The time and place of his birth and death, the circumstances of his life and his profession, otherwise than as a writer, are all equally unknown.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

in other respects or ways

From this reading The time and place of his birth and death, the circumstances of his life and his profession, otherwise than as a writer, are all equally unknown.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The time and place of his birth and death, the circumstances of his life and his profession, otherwise than as a writer, are all equally unknown.

playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

poetnounUS /ˈpoʊət/

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

poetrynounUS /ˈpoʊətri/

literature in metrical form

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

pooradjectiveUS /puːr/

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

Portia

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From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading [PREFACE TO THE FORMER EDITION.]

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading The time and place of his birth and death, the circumstances of his life and his profession, otherwise than as a writer, are all equally unknown.

promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/

make a promise or commitment

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

remodelled

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From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

ridiculedverbUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːld/

past form of “ridicule” — subject to laughter or ridicule

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

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

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/

possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

SussexnounUS /ˈsʌsɪks/

a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

THOMASnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The time and place of his birth and death, the circumstances of his life and his profession, otherwise than as a writer, are all equally unknown.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

translatornounUS /trænˈsleɪtər/

a person who translates written messages from one language to another

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading From the dedication of "Cornelia" to the Countess of Sussex it may be inferred that, like the generality of the devotees of poetry in his time, he was poor; and from the promise of another tragedy, called "Portia," as _his next summer's better travel_ which never appeared, it may be conjectured that he was prevented by death.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/

not known

From this reading The time and place of his birth and death, the circumstances of his life and his profession, otherwise than as a writer, are all equally unknown.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

worksnounUS /wɜːrks/

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading THOMAS KYD, the translator of the following play, is better known as the author of the second part of "Jeronimo," a performance which was ridiculed by almost every contemporary poet, than by any other of his works.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading This translation from Garnier's "Cornelia" would not perhaps have been inserted in the present remodelled edition of Dodsley, if it had not happened that it completes Kyd's dramatic productions, and that it formed part of the former edition, which there has been a desire to preserve in its full integrity, except under such circumstances as have been already explained.

writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The time and place of his birth and death, the circumstances of his life and his profession, otherwise than as a writer, are all equally unknown.

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