Chapter XII

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From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

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From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

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From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

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From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

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

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

regarded with admiration

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

anew

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

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

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

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

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

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

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

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

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading I would avoid the common beaten ways To women used, which are love or praise.

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

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading I would avoid the common beaten ways To women used, which are love or praise.

United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

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From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As for the first, the little wit I have Is not yet grown so near unto the grave But that I can, by that dim fading light, Perceive of what or unto whom I write.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading As for the first, the little wit I have Is not yet grown so near unto the grave But that I can, by that dim fading light, Perceive of what or unto whom I write.

the state of being certain

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

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

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

plural of “collection” — several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading I would avoid the common beaten ways To women used, which are love or praise.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

a female human offspring

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading As for the first, the little wit I have Is not yet grown so near unto the grave But that I can, by that dim fading light, Perceive of what or unto whom I write.

English clergyman and metaphysical poet celebrated as a preacher (1572-1631)

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

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From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

a specially long, formal letter

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading As for the first, the little wit I have Is not yet grown so near unto the grave But that I can, by that dim fading light, Perceive of what or unto whom I write.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As for the first, the little wit I have Is not yet grown so near unto the grave But that I can, by that dim fading light, Perceive of what or unto whom I write.

prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

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From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

informal abbreviation of “gentleman”

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

plural of “gent” — informal abbreviation of “gentleman”

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

death of a person

From this reading As for the first, the little wit I have Is not yet grown so near unto the grave But that I can, by that dim fading light, Perceive of what or unto whom I write.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading As for the first, the little wit I have Is not yet grown so near unto the grave But that I can, by that dim fading light, Perceive of what or unto whom I write.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

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

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

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

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

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

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

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

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As for the first, the little wit I have Is not yet grown so near unto the grave But that I can, by that dim fading light, Perceive of what or unto whom I write.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As for the first, the little wit I have Is not yet grown so near unto the grave But that I can, by that dim fading light, Perceive of what or unto whom I write.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading I would avoid the common beaten ways To women used, which are love or praise.

plural of “lyric” — the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

characteristic of maturity

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading As for the first, the little wit I have Is not yet grown so near unto the grave But that I can, by that dim fading light, Perceive of what or unto whom I write.

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

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

a brief written record

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I would avoid the common beaten ways To women used, which are love or praise.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading As for the first, the little wit I have Is not yet grown so near unto the grave But that I can, by that dim fading light, Perceive of what or unto whom I write.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading I would avoid the common beaten ways To women used, which are love or praise.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

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

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

a town in central Vermont

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

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

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

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

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

term of address for a man

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

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

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

plural of “sonnet” — a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

express a supposition

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

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

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

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

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

by bad luck

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

an old word for “to”

From this reading As for the first, the little wit I have Is not yet grown so near unto the grave But that I can, by that dim fading light, Perceive of what or unto whom I write.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading I would avoid the common beaten ways To women used, which are love or praise.

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

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

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

United States jazz musician (1904-1943)

From this reading Unfortunately for our purpose, most of those included in the _Poems_, "by Francis Beaumont, Gent.," issued by Blaiklock in 1640 and printed again in 1653, and among _The Golden Remains_ "of those so much admired Dramatick Poets, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Gents.," in 1660, are, as I have already said, by other hands than his: some of them by his brother, Sir John, and by Donne, Jonson, Randolph, Shirley, and Waller.

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

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading I would avoid the common beaten ways To women used, which are love or praise.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As for the first, the little wit I have Is not yet grown so near unto the grave But that I can, by that dim fading light, Perceive of what or unto whom I write.

at the time that

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

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

From this reading I would avoid the common beaten ways To women used, which are love or praise.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As for the first, the little wit I have Is not yet grown so near unto the grave But that I can, by that dim fading light, Perceive of what or unto whom I write.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading As for the first, the little wit I have Is not yet grown so near unto the grave But that I can, by that dim fading light, Perceive of what or unto whom I write.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I would avoid the common beaten ways To women used, which are love or praise.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading BEAUMONT AND SIR PHILIP SIDNEY'S DAUGHTER; RELATIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS OF NOTE Glimpses of the more personal relations of Beaumont with the world of rank and fashion, and to some extent of his character, are vouchsafed us in the few non-dramatic verses that may with certainty be ascribed to him.

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

From this reading I would avoid the common beaten ways To women used, which are love or praise.

produce a literary work

From this reading As for the first, the little wit I have Is not yet grown so near unto the grave But that I can, by that dim fading light, Perceive of what or unto whom I write.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

a late time of life

From this reading Of the juvenile amatory lyrics, addresses, and so-called sonnets in these collections, it is not likely that a single one is by him; for in an epistle to Sidney's daughter, the Countess of Rutland, written when he was evidently of mature years and reputation,--let us suppose, about 1611, Beaumont says:

but in spite of that

From this reading As for the first, the little wit I have Is not yet grown so near unto the grave But that I can, by that dim fading light, Perceive of what or unto whom I write.