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Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy
Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy

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THE TEXT _Bussy D'Ambois_ was first printed in quarto in 1607 by W. Aspley, and was reissued in 1608.
In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."
This quarto differs essentially from its predecessors.
It omits and adds numerous passages, and makes constant minor changes in the text.
The revised version is not appreciably superior to the original draft, but, on the evidence of the title-page, it must be accepted as authoritative.
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Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE TEXT _Bussy D'Ambois_ was first printed in quarto in 1607 by W. Aspley, and was reissued in 1608.
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In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."
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This quarto differs essentially from its predecessors.
/ðɪs ˈkwɔːrtoʊ ˈdɪfərz eˈsenʃəli frʌm ɪts ˈpredəsesərz/
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It omits and adds numerous passages, and makes constant minor changes in the text.
/ɪt oʊˈmɪts ənd ædz ˈnuːmərəs ˈpæsədʒəz ənd meɪks ˈkɑːnstənt ˈmaɪnər ˈtʃeɪndʒəz ɪn ðə tekst/
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The revised version is not appreciably superior to the original draft, but, on the evidence of the title-page, it must be accepted as authoritative.

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amended adjective US /əˈmendɪd/

of legislation

From this reading “In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."”

appreciably adverb US /əˈpriːʃəbli/

to a noticeable degree

From this reading “The revised version is not appreciably superior to the original draft, but, on the evidence of the title-page, it must be accepted as authoritative.”

Chapman's noun US /ˈtʃæpmənz/

possessive form of “chapman” — United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)

From this reading “In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."”

differs verb US /ˈdɪfərz/

third-person singular of “differ” — be different

From this reading “This quarto differs essentially from its predecessors.”

omits verb US /oʊˈmɪts/

third-person singular of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading “It omits and adds numerous passages, and makes constant minor changes in the text.”

quarto noun US /ˈkwɔːrtoʊ/

the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper twice to form four leaves

From this reading “THE TEXT _Bussy D'Ambois_ was first printed in quarto in 1607 by W. Aspley, and was reissued in 1608.”

reissued verb US /riˈɪʃuːd/

past form of “reissue” — print anew

From this reading “THE TEXT _Bussy D'Ambois_ was first printed in quarto in 1607 by W. Aspley, and was reissued in 1608.”

revised adjective US /rɪˈvaɪzd/

improved or brought up to date

From this reading “The revised version is not appreciably superior to the original draft, but, on the evidence of the title-page, it must be accepted as authoritative.”

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1607

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From this reading THE TEXT _Bussy D'Ambois_ was first printed in quarto in 1607 by W. Aspley, and was reissued in 1608.

1608

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From this reading THE TEXT _Bussy D'Ambois_ was first printed in quarto in 1607 by W. Aspley, and was reissued in 1608.

1641

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From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The revised version is not appreciably superior to the original draft, but, on the evidence of the title-page, it must be accepted as authoritative.

accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

addsnounUS /ædz/

plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders

From this reading It omits and adds numerous passages, and makes constant minor changes in the text.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

amendedadjectiveUS /əˈmendɪd/

of legislation

From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE TEXT _Bussy D'Ambois_ was first printed in quarto in 1607 by W. Aspley, and was reissued in 1608.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

appreciablyadverbUS /əˈpriːʃəbli/

to a noticeable degree

From this reading The revised version is not appreciably superior to the original draft, but, on the evidence of the title-page, it must be accepted as authoritative.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The revised version is not appreciably superior to the original draft, but, on the evidence of the title-page, it must be accepted as authoritative.

Aspley

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From this reading THE TEXT _Bussy D'Ambois_ was first printed in quarto in 1607 by W. Aspley, and was reissued in 1608.

AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

authoritativeadjectiveUS /əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv/

having authority or ascendancy or influence

From this reading The revised version is not appreciably superior to the original draft, but, on the evidence of the title-page, it must be accepted as authoritative.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading The revised version is not appreciably superior to the original draft, but, on the evidence of the title-page, it must be accepted as authoritative.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

Bussy

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

From this reading THE TEXT _Bussy D'Ambois_ was first printed in quarto in 1607 by W. Aspley, and was reissued in 1608.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The revised version is not appreciably superior to the original draft, but, on the evidence of the title-page, it must be accepted as authoritative.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE TEXT _Bussy D'Ambois_ was first printed in quarto in 1607 by W. Aspley, and was reissued in 1608.

changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading It omits and adds numerous passages, and makes constant minor changes in the text.

Chapman'snounUS /ˈtʃæpmənz/

possessive form of “chapman” — United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)

From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/

unvarying in nature

From this reading It omits and adds numerous passages, and makes constant minor changes in the text.

correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/

having something undesirable neutralized

From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

D'Ambois

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

From this reading THE TEXT _Bussy D'Ambois_ was first printed in quarto in 1607 by W. Aspley, and was reissued in 1608.

deathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

differsverbUS /ˈdɪfərz/

third-person singular of “differ” — be different

From this reading This quarto differs essentially from its predecessors.

draftnounUS /dræft/

a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another

From this reading The revised version is not appreciably superior to the original draft, but, on the evidence of the title-page, it must be accepted as authoritative.

editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

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

From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading This quarto differs essentially from its predecessors.

evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The revised version is not appreciably superior to the original draft, but, on the evidence of the title-page, it must be accepted as authoritative.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE TEXT _Bussy D'Ambois_ was first printed in quarto in 1607 by W. Aspley, and was reissued in 1608.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This quarto differs essentially from its predecessors.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE TEXT _Bussy D'Ambois_ was first printed in quarto in 1607 by W. Aspley, and was reissued in 1608.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The revised version is not appreciably superior to the original draft, but, on the evidence of the title-page, it must be accepted as authoritative.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It omits and adds numerous passages, and makes constant minor changes in the text.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This quarto differs essentially from its predecessors.

Lunne

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From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

makesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading It omits and adds numerous passages, and makes constant minor changes in the text.

minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading It omits and adds numerous passages, and makes constant minor changes in the text.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The revised version is not appreciably superior to the original draft, but, on the evidence of the title-page, it must be accepted as authoritative.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The revised version is not appreciably superior to the original draft, but, on the evidence of the title-page, it must be accepted as authoritative.

numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading It omits and adds numerous passages, and makes constant minor changes in the text.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

omitsverbUS /oʊˈmɪts/

third-person singular of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading It omits and adds numerous passages, and makes constant minor changes in the text.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The revised version is not appreciably superior to the original draft, but, on the evidence of the title-page, it must be accepted as authoritative.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The revised version is not appreciably superior to the original draft, but, on the evidence of the title-page, it must be accepted as authoritative.

passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading It omits and adds numerous passages, and makes constant minor changes in the text.

playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

predecessorsnounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/

plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading This quarto differs essentially from its predecessors.

printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading THE TEXT _Bussy D'Ambois_ was first printed in quarto in 1607 by W. Aspley, and was reissued in 1608.

publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

quartonounUS /ˈkwɔːrtoʊ/

the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper twice to form four leaves

From this reading THE TEXT _Bussy D'Ambois_ was first printed in quarto in 1607 by W. Aspley, and was reissued in 1608.

reissuedverbUS /riˈɪʃuːd/

past form of “reissue” — print anew

From this reading THE TEXT _Bussy D'Ambois_ was first printed in quarto in 1607 by W. Aspley, and was reissued in 1608.

revisedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪzd/

improved or brought up to date

From this reading The revised version is not appreciably superior to the original draft, but, on the evidence of the title-page, it must be accepted as authoritative.

RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

sevennounUS /ˈsevən/

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading The revised version is not appreciably superior to the original draft, but, on the evidence of the title-page, it must be accepted as authoritative.

TEXTnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading THE TEXT _Bussy D'Ambois_ was first printed in quarto in 1607 by W. Aspley, and was reissued in 1608.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE TEXT _Bussy D'Ambois_ was first printed in quarto in 1607 by W. Aspley, and was reissued in 1608.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading This quarto differs essentially from its predecessors.

title-page

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From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading The revised version is not appreciably superior to the original draft, but, on the evidence of the title-page, it must be accepted as authoritative.

WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading THE TEXT _Bussy D'Ambois_ was first printed in quarto in 1607 by W. Aspley, and was reissued in 1608.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading THE TEXT _Bussy D'Ambois_ was first printed in quarto in 1607 by W. Aspley, and was reissued in 1608.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading In 1641, seven years after Chapman's death, Robert Lunne published another edition in quarto of the play, which, according to the title-page, was "much corrected and amended by the Author before his death."

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