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Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 10 of 10
Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 10 of 10

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 10 of 10 is here in full — 342 sentences across 69 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?
_Count._ Good, very good.
_Laz._ Or corrupt the waiting prentise to betray the reversion.
_1 Inte._ There's another point in's plot, [corrupt] with money; to betray: sure 'tis some Fort a means: mark, have a care.
_Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.
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Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 10 of 10

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 10 of 10 is here in full — 342 sentences across 69 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/68 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?
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_Count._ Good, very good.
/kaʊnt ɡʊd ˈveri ɡʊd/
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_Laz._ Or corrupt the waiting prentise to betray the reversion.
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_1 Inte._ There's another point in's plot, [corrupt] with money; to betray: sure 'tis some Fort a means: mark, have a care.
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_Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

attain verb US /əˈteɪn/

to gain with effort

From this reading “_Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.”

bellied adjective US /ˈbelid/

having a belly; often used in combination

From this reading “_Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?”

corrupt verb US /kərˈʌpt/

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

From this reading “_Laz._ Or corrupt the waiting prentise to betray the reversion.”

in's noun US /ɪnz/

possessive form of “in” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading “_1 Inte._ There's another point in's plot, [corrupt] with money; to betray: sure 'tis some Fort a means: mark, have a care.”

midwives noun US /ˈmɪdwaɪvz/

plural of “midwife” — a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies

From this reading “_Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?”

reversion noun US /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

(law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee)

From this reading “_Laz._ Or corrupt the waiting prentise to betray the reversion.”

shave verb US /ʃeɪv/

remove body hair with a razor

From this reading “_Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?”

vinegar noun US /ˈvɪnəɡər/

sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative

From this reading “_Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.”

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.

some sort adjective + noun

In this reading “_Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.”

any thing adjective + noun

In this reading “_Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.”

sick child adjective + noun

In this reading “_Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?”

cut out verb + adjective

delete or remove

In this reading “_Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.”

Put on verb + particle

put clothing on one's body

In this reading “_Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?”

All words in this reading · 85

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.

1

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From this reading _1 Inte._ There's another point in's plot, [corrupt] with money; to betray: sure 'tis some Fort a means: mark, have a care.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading _1 Inte._ There's another point in's plot, [corrupt] with money; to betray: sure 'tis some Fort a means: mark, have a care.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

apparell

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From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/

to gain with effort

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

bareadjectiveUS /ber/

completely unclothed

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

begverbUS /beɡ/

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

belliedadjectiveUS /ˈbelid/

having a belly; often used in combination

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/

reveal unintentionally

From this reading _Laz._ Or corrupt the waiting prentise to betray the reversion.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

carenounUS /ker/

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading _1 Inte._ There's another point in's plot, [corrupt] with money; to betray: sure 'tis some Fort a means: mark, have a care.

childnounUS /tʃaɪld/

a young person of either sex

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

corruptverbUS /kərˈʌpt/

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

From this reading _Laz._ Or corrupt the waiting prentise to betray the reversion.

CountverbUS /kaʊnt/

determine the number or amount of

From this reading _Count._ Good, very good.

cutverbUS /kʌt/

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

dishnounUS /dɪʃ/

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

doenounUS /doʊ/

the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

eatenverbUS /ˈiːtən/

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/

start firing a weapon

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

FortnounUS /fɔːrt/

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading _1 Inte._ There's another point in's plot, [corrupt] with money; to betray: sure 'tis some Fort a means: mark, have a care.

GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading _Count._ Good, very good.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

hand-kercher

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From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _1 Inte._ There's another point in's plot, [corrupt] with money; to betray: sure 'tis some Fort a means: mark, have a care.

hopesnounUS /hoʊps/

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

in'snounUS /ɪnz/

possessive form of “in” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading _1 Inte._ There's another point in's plot, [corrupt] with money; to betray: sure 'tis some Fort a means: mark, have a care.

Inte

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From this reading _1 Inte._ There's another point in's plot, [corrupt] with money; to betray: sure 'tis some Fort a means: mark, have a care.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

Laz

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

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

markverbUS /mɑːrk/

attach a tag or label to

From this reading _1 Inte._ There's another point in's plot, [corrupt] with money; to betray: sure 'tis some Fort a means: mark, have a care.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

meansnounUS /miːnz/

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading _1 Inte._ There's another point in's plot, [corrupt] with money; to betray: sure 'tis some Fort a means: mark, have a care.

midwivesnounUS /ˈmɪdwaɪvz/

plural of “midwife” — a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading _1 Inte._ There's another point in's plot, [corrupt] with money; to betray: sure 'tis some Fort a means: mark, have a care.

MydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

piecenounUS /piːs/

a separate part of a whole

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

plotnounUS /plɑːt/

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading _1 Inte._ There's another point in's plot, [corrupt] with money; to betray: sure 'tis some Fort a means: mark, have a care.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading _1 Inte._ There's another point in's plot, [corrupt] with money; to betray: sure 'tis some Fort a means: mark, have a care.

poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/

spoil as if by poison

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

prentise

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From this reading _Laz._ Or corrupt the waiting prentise to betray the reversion.

PutverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

reversionnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

(law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee)

From this reading _Laz._ Or corrupt the waiting prentise to betray the reversion.

snounUS /es/

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

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

satisfie

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From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

selfnounUS /self/

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

shaveverbUS /ʃeɪv/

remove body hair with a razor

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading _1 Inte._ There's another point in's plot, [corrupt] with money; to betray: sure 'tis some Fort a means: mark, have a care.

sortnounUS /sɔːrt/

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading _1 Inte._ There's another point in's plot, [corrupt] with money; to betray: sure 'tis some Fort a means: mark, have a care.

swordnounUS /sɔːrd/

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _Laz._ Or corrupt the waiting prentise to betray the reversion.

There's

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From this reading _1 Inte._ There's another point in's plot, [corrupt] with money; to betray: sure 'tis some Fort a means: mark, have a care.

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

tisnounUS /tɪz/

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading _1 Inte._ There's another point in's plot, [corrupt] with money; to betray: sure 'tis some Fort a means: mark, have a care.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _Laz._ Or corrupt the waiting prentise to betray the reversion.

twere

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

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading _Count._ Good, very good.

vinegarnounUS /ˈvɪnəɡər/

sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading _Laz._ Or corrupt the waiting prentise to betray the reversion.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading _Laz._ And 'twere the bare vinegar 'tis eaten with, it would in some sort satisfie nature: but might I once attain the dish it self, though I cut out my means through sword[s] and fire, through poison, through any thing that may make good my hopes.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Laz._ My Lord, what doe you think, if I should shave my self, Put on midwives apparell, come in with a hand-kercher, And beg a piece for a great bellied woman, or a sick child?

Chapter 5 of Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 10 of 10 by Francis Beaumont holds 342 sentences, grouped into 69 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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