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Eighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare
Eighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of Eighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare is here in full — 385 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).
The latter is based on the _Manière de bien penser_ of Bouhours.
_A certain celebrated Paper_,—_The Spectator_.
_semper acerbum_, etc. Virgil, _Aeneid_, v.
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Eighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of Eighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare is here in full — 385 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/77 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).
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The latter is based on the _Manière de bien penser_ of Bouhours.
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_A certain celebrated Paper_,—_The Spectator_.
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_semper acerbum_, etc. Virgil, _Aeneid_, v.
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Aeneid noun US /əˈniːɪd/

an epic in Latin by Virgil; tells the adventures of Aeneas after the Trojan War; provides an illustrious historical background for the Roman Empire

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based adjective US /beɪst/

having a base

From this reading “The latter is based on the _Manière de bien penser_ of Bouhours.”

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Essay noun US /eˈseɪ/

an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading “_John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).”

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examples noun US /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/

plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading “_John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).”

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Prose noun US /proʊz/

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading “_John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).”

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regards noun US /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading “_John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).”

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Spectator noun US /ˈspekteɪtər/

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

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Virgil noun US /ˈvɜːrdʒəl/

a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)

From this reading “_semper acerbum_, etc. Virgil, _Aeneid_, v.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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illustrated by verb + particle counted as “illustrate by”

In this reading “_John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).”

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in Prose preposition + noun

In this reading “_John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).”

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1673

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From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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1728

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From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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1742

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From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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49

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From this reading 49.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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acerbum

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From this reading _semper acerbum_, etc. Virgil, _Aeneid_, v.

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AeneidnounUS /əˈniːɪd/

an epic in Latin by Virgil; tells the adventures of Aeneas after the Trojan War; provides an illustrious historical background for the Roman Empire

From this reading _semper acerbum_, etc. Virgil, _Aeneid_, v.

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AndeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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ArtsnounUS /ɑːrts/

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/

having a base

From this reading The latter is based on the _Manière de bien penser_ of Bouhours.

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bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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bien

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From this reading The latter is based on the _Manière de bien penser_ of Bouhours.

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Bouhours

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From this reading The latter is based on the _Manière de bien penser_ of Bouhours.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading _A certain celebrated Paper_,—_The Spectator_.

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certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading _A certain celebrated Paper_,—_The Spectator_.

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CriticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The latter is based on the _Manière de bien penser_ of Bouhours.

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Dennis

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From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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DesignnounUS /dɪˈzaɪn/

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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Dunciad

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From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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EssaynounUS /eˈseɪ/

an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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etc

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From this reading _semper acerbum_, etc. Virgil, _Aeneid_, v.

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examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/

plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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ExpressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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Gildon

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From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The latter is based on the _Manière de bien penser_ of Bouhours.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter is based on the _Manière de bien penser_ of Bouhours.

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likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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Logick

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From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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Manière

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From this reading The latter is based on the _Manière de bien penser_ of Bouhours.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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Oldmixon

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From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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PapernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading _A certain celebrated Paper_,—_The Spectator_.

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penser

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From this reading The latter is based on the _Manière de bien penser_ of Bouhours.

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placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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ProsenounUS /proʊz/

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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Rhetorick

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From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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semper

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From this reading _semper acerbum_, etc. Virgil, _Aeneid_, v.

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SpectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading _A certain celebrated Paper_,—_The Spectator_.

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takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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ThoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

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vnounUS /viː/

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading _semper acerbum_, etc. Virgil, _Aeneid_, v.

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VersenounUS /vɜːrs/

literature in metrical form

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
VirgilnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒəl/

a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)

From this reading _semper acerbum_, etc. Virgil, _Aeneid_, v.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading _John Oldmixon_ (1673-1742), who, like Dennis and Gildon, has a place in the _Dunciad_, was the author of _An Essay on Criticism, as it regards Design, Thought, and Expression in Prose and Verse_ (1728) and _The Arts of Logick and Rhetorick, illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors_ (1728).

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 11 of Eighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare by David Nichol Smith holds 385 sentences, grouped into 77 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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Chapter 11 holds 385 sentences of Eighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare, unabridged, divided into 77 reading sections.

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