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Elizabethan & Jacobean Pamphlets

Chapter I

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In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.
Greek is rendered phoentically.
_Demy 16mo, 3s.
6d. each.
Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.
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Elizabethan & Jacobean Pamphlets

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Elizabethan & Jacobean Pamphlets is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/84 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.
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Greek is rendered phoentically.
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_Demy 16mo, 3s.
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6d. each.
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Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.
/baʊnd ɪn ˈpeɪpər bɔːrdz wɪð ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt bæk ə kəˈlekʃən ɪn ˈsepəreɪt ˈvɑːljuːmz ˈpɑːrtli ʌv ˈekstrækts frʌm lɔːŋ bʊks ˈpɑːrtli ʌv ʃɔːrt ˈpiːsəz baɪ ðə seɪm ˈraɪtər ɑːn ðə seɪm səbˈdʒekt ɔːr ʌv ðə seɪm klæs/

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boards noun US /bɔːrdz/

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading “Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.”

collection noun US /kəˈlekʃən/

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading “Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.”

extracts noun US /ˈekstrækts/

plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

From this reading “Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.”

inconsistencies noun US /ˌɪŋˈkɑːnsɪstensiz/

plural of “inconsistency” — the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time

From this reading “In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.”

indicated verb US /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading “In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.”

parchment noun US /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/

A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.

From this reading “Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.”

text noun US /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading “In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.”

volumes noun US /ˈvɑːljuːmz/

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading “Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.”

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.

extracts from verb + particle counted as “extract from”

In this reading “Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.”

same class adjective + noun

In this reading “Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.”

same subject adjective + noun

In this reading “Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.”

All words in this reading · 52

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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16

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

From this reading _Demy 16mo, 3s.

3

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

From this reading _Demy 16mo, 3s.

6

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

From this reading 6d. each.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.

booksnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

BoundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/

confined by bonds

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.

classnounUS /klæs/

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

dnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading 6d. each.

Demy

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

From this reading _Demy 16mo, 3s.

enounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading 6d. each.

extractsnounUS /ˈekstrækts/

plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

GreeknounUS /ɡriːk/

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Greek is rendered phoentically.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.

inconsistenciesnounUS /ˌɪŋˈkɑːnsɪstensiz/

plural of “inconsistency” — the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time

From this reading In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.

indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

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 Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

macronnoun

a diacritical mark (-) placed above a vowel to indicate a long sound

From this reading In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.

monounUS /moʊ/

an indefinitely short time

From this reading _Demy 16mo, 3s.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

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

From this reading In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.

papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

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

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

parchmentnounUS /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/

A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

partlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrtli/

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

phoentically

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

From this reading Greek is rendered phoentically.

piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Greek is rendered phoentically.

snounUS /es/

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

From this reading _Demy 16mo, 3s.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

superscriptnoun

a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character

From this reading In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.

textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.

volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading In this text a superscript character is indicated with ^ The macron is indicated with [=a] [=e] The many inconsistencies in this book are as in the original.

writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/

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

From this reading Bound in paper boards, with parchment back._ A collection, in separate volumes, partly of extracts from long books, partly of short pieces, by the same writer, on the same subject, or of the same class.

Chapter 1 of Elizabethan & Jacobean Pamphlets by George [Editor] Saintsbury holds 420 sentences, grouped into 84 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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