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A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 08
A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 08

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.
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A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 08

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 08 is here in full — 361 sentences across 73 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.
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baptized adjective US /bæpˈtaɪzd/

having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism

From this reading “Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.”

chronologically adverb US /ˌkrɑːnəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/

with respect to chronology

From this reading “Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.”

Commentators noun US /ˈkɑːmənteɪtərz/

plural of “commentator” — an expert who observes and comments on something

From this reading “Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.”

enlarged adjective US /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/

(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells

From this reading “Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.”

John's noun US /dʒɑːnz/

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading “Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.”

Nash noun US /næʃ/

United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)

From this reading “Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.”

revised adjective US /rɪˈvaɪzd/

improved or brought up to date

From this reading “Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.”

Tho noun US /ðoʊ/

a branch of the Tai languages

From this reading “Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.”

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1

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From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

1567

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From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

1584

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From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

1585

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From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

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 Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

BnounUS /biː/

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

baptizedadjectiveUS /bæpˈtaɪzd/

having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/

a university in England

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

Cantab

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From this reading Cantab.

chronologicallyadverbUS /ˌkrɑːnəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/

with respect to chronology

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

Coll

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From this reading Nashe Coll.

CollegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

CommentatorsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənteɪtərz/

plural of “commentator” — an expert who observes and comments on something

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

copynounUS /ˈkɑːpi/

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/

(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

ib

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From this reading A.B. ib.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

Joh

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From this reading Joh.

John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

Lowestoft

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From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

Margaret

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

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

Margaret's

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From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

ministernounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

NashnounUS /næʃ/

United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

Nashe

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From this reading Nashe Coll.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

NotesnounUS /noʊts/

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

NowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

RegisterverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/

record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

revisedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪzd/

improved or brought up to date

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

sonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

St

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From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

Suffolk

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From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

ThonounUS /ðoʊ/

a branch of the Tai languages

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

ThomasnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/

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

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

wifenounUS /waɪf/

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

William

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From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now first chronologically arranged, revised and enlarged with the Notes of all the Commentators, and new Notes [Thomas Nash, son of William Nash, minister, and Margaret his wife, was baptized at Lowestoft, in Suffolk, in November 1567.[1] He was admitted a scholar at St John's College, Cambridge, on the Lady Margaret's foundation, in 1584, and proceeded B.A. in 1585:] the following is a copy of the Register:-- "Tho.

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