100
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From this reading I have seen a _poemation_ of his on the death of Gustavus Adolphus, king of Sweden, in Latin hexameters, about 100 verses or better.
1072
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From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
1073
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From this reading [1073]Mr. Herbert Thorndyke was borne at ... in Lincolnshire, went to schoole at ... (quaere if at Westminster); ..., was fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge; afterwards prebendary of Westminster[1074].
1074
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From this reading [1073]Mr. Herbert Thorndyke was borne at ... in Lincolnshire, went to schoole at ... (quaere if at Westminster); ..., was fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge; afterwards prebendary of Westminster[1074].
16
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From this reading =Herbert Thorndyke= (16--- 1672).
1672
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From this reading =Herbert Thorndyke= (16--- 1672).
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I have seen a _poemation_ of his on the death of Gustavus Adolphus, king of Sweden, in Latin hexameters, about 100 verses or better.
Adolphus
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From this reading I have seen a _poemation_ of his on the death of Gustavus Adolphus, king of Sweden, in Latin hexameters, about 100 verses or better.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading [1073]Mr. Herbert Thorndyke was borne at ... in Lincolnshire, went to schoole at ... (quaere if at Westminster); ..., was fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge; afterwards prebendary of Westminster[1074].
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading [1073]Mr. Herbert Thorndyke was borne at ... in Lincolnshire, went to schoole at ... (quaere if at Westminster); ..., was fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge; afterwards prebendary of Westminster[1074].
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
for the reason that
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
(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 I have seen a _poemation_ of his on the death of Gustavus Adolphus, king of Sweden, in Latin hexameters, about 100 verses or better.
bookes
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From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading [1073]Mr. Herbert Thorndyke was borne at ... in Lincolnshire, went to schoole at ... (quaere if at Westminster); ..., was fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge; afterwards prebendary of Westminster[1074].
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading [1073]Mr. Herbert Thorndyke was borne at ... in Lincolnshire, went to schoole at ... (quaere if at Westminster); ..., was fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge; afterwards prebendary of Westminster[1074].
cogentadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊdʒənt/
powerfully persuasive
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading [1073]Mr. Herbert Thorndyke was borne at ... in Lincolnshire, went to schoole at ... (quaere if at Westminster); ..., was fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge; afterwards prebendary of Westminster[1074].
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I have seen a _poemation_ of his on the death of Gustavus Adolphus, king of Sweden, in Latin hexameters, about 100 verses or better.
a boy or man
From this reading [1073]Mr. Herbert Thorndyke was borne at ... in Lincolnshire, went to schoole at ... (quaere if at Westminster); ..., was fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge; afterwards prebendary of Westminster[1074].
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
Gavel-kind
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From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was a good poet.
GustavusnounUS /ˈɡʌstəvəs/
the last king of Sweden to have any real political power (1882-1973)
From this reading I have seen a _poemation_ of his on the death of Gustavus Adolphus, king of Sweden, in Latin hexameters, about 100 verses or better.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a good poet.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading =Herbert Thorndyke= (16--- 1672).
hexameters
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From this reading I have seen a _poemation_ of his on the death of Gustavus Adolphus, king of Sweden, in Latin hexameters, about 100 verses or better.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I have seen a _poemation_ of his on the death of Gustavus Adolphus, king of Sweden, in Latin hexameters, about 100 verses or better.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading [1073]Mr. Herbert Thorndyke was borne at ... in Lincolnshire, went to schoole at ... (quaere if at Westminster); ..., was fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge; afterwards prebendary of Westminster[1074].
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [1073]Mr. Herbert Thorndyke was borne at ... in Lincolnshire, went to schoole at ... (quaere if at Westminster); ..., was fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge; afterwards prebendary of Westminster[1074].
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading I have seen a _poemation_ of his on the death of Gustavus Adolphus, king of Sweden, in Latin hexameters, about 100 verses or better.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading I have seen a _poemation_ of his on the death of Gustavus Adolphus, king of Sweden, in Latin hexameters, about 100 verses or better.
LincolnshirenounUS /ˈlɪŋkənʃɪr/
an agricultural county of eastern England on the North Sea
From this reading [1073]Mr. Herbert Thorndyke was borne at ... in Lincolnshire, went to schoole at ... (quaere if at Westminster); ..., was fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge; afterwards prebendary of Westminster[1074].
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading [1073]Mr. Herbert Thorndyke was borne at ... in Lincolnshire, went to schoole at ... (quaere if at Westminster); ..., was fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge; afterwards prebendary of Westminster[1074].
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have seen a _poemation_ of his on the death of Gustavus Adolphus, king of Sweden, in Latin hexameters, about 100 verses or better.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have seen a _poemation_ of his on the death of Gustavus Adolphus, king of Sweden, in Latin hexameters, about 100 verses or better.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
poemation
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From this reading I have seen a _poemation_ of his on the death of Gustavus Adolphus, king of Sweden, in Latin hexameters, about 100 verses or better.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading He was a good poet.
prebendarynoun
a canon who receives a prebend for serving the church
From this reading [1073]Mr. Herbert Thorndyke was borne at ... in Lincolnshire, went to schoole at ... (quaere if at Westminster); ..., was fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge; afterwards prebendary of Westminster[1074].
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
quaere
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From this reading [1073]Mr. Herbert Thorndyke was borne at ... in Lincolnshire, went to schoole at ... (quaere if at Westminster); ..., was fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge; afterwards prebendary of Westminster[1074].
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
schoole
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From this reading [1073]Mr. Herbert Thorndyke was borne at ... in Lincolnshire, went to schoole at ... (quaere if at Westminster); ..., was fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge; afterwards prebendary of Westminster[1074].
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have seen a _poemation_ of his on the death of Gustavus Adolphus, king of Sweden, in Latin hexameters, about 100 verses or better.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
soe
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From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
SwedennounUS /ˈswiːdən/
a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula
From this reading I have seen a _poemation_ of his on the death of Gustavus Adolphus, king of Sweden, in Latin hexameters, about 100 verses or better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
Thorndyke
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From this reading =Herbert Thorndyke= (16--- 1672).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
TrinitynounUS /ˈtrɪnəti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading [1073]Mr. Herbert Thorndyke was borne at ... in Lincolnshire, went to schoole at ... (quaere if at Westminster); ..., was fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge; afterwards prebendary of Westminster[1074].
vaine
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From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading I have seen a _poemation_ of his on the death of Gustavus Adolphus, king of Sweden, in Latin hexameters, about 100 verses or better.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading [1073]Mr. Herbert Thorndyke was borne at ... in Lincolnshire, went to schoole at ... (quaere if at Westminster); ..., was fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge; afterwards prebendary of Westminster[1074].
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading [1073]Mr. Herbert Thorndyke was borne at ... in Lincolnshire, went to schoole at ... (quaere if at Westminster); ..., was fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge; afterwards prebendary of Westminster[1074].
used to ask for information about something
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
at the time that
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading [1072]For what other bookes, besides Gavel-kind, I have wrote, as my name for cogent reasons when first printed was not to them because of the nature of them, soe I shall not be soe vaine as now, after soe long a sleep, to awaken them with it.
