1612
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From this reading Writing before August 1612, to the Countess of Rutland, Beaumont had, as we have remarked, disclaimed ever having praised "living woman in prose or verse."
1653
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From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
consider or hold as true
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In _The Examination of his Mistris' Perfections_, the poem of which I speak, the writer praises with all sincerity the woman of his love:
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Writing before August 1612, to the Countess of Rutland, Beaumont had, as we have remarked, disclaimed ever having praised "living woman in prose or verse."
authorshipnounUS /ˈɔːθərʃɪp/
the act of creating written works
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
have
From this reading It purports to bear his signature "Fran.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading Beaumont"; it bears for me the impress of his literary style.
BeaumontnounUS /ˈboʊmɔːnt/
United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
BEAUMONT'S
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From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Writing before August 1612, to the Countess of Rutland, Beaumont had, as we have remarked, disclaimed ever having praised "living woman in prose or verse."
biographicaladjectiveUS /ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to or being biography
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading Writing before August 1612, to the Countess of Rutland, Beaumont had, as we have remarked, disclaimed ever having praised "living woman in prose or verse."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
defaultnounUS /dɪˈfɔːlt/
loss due to not showing up
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
disclaimedverbUS /dɪˈskleɪmd/
past form of “disclaim” — renounce a legal claim or title to
From this reading Writing before August 1612, to the Countess of Rutland, Beaumont had, as we have remarked, disclaimed ever having praised "living woman in prose or verse."
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
at any time
From this reading Writing before August 1612, to the Countess of Rutland, Beaumont had, as we have remarked, disclaimed ever having praised "living woman in prose or verse."
ExaminationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading In _The Examination of his Mistris' Perfections_, the poem of which I speak, the writer praises with all sincerity the woman of his love:
a social unit living together
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Beaumont"; it bears for me the impress of his literary style.
Fran
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From this reading It purports to bear his signature "Fran.
Francis
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From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
GentnounUS /dʒent/
informal abbreviation of “gentleman”
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Writing before August 1612, to the Countess of Rutland, Beaumont had, as we have remarked, disclaimed ever having praised "living woman in prose or verse."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Writing before August 1612, to the Countess of Rutland, Beaumont had, as we have remarked, disclaimed ever having praised "living woman in prose or verse."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Writing before August 1612, to the Countess of Rutland, Beaumont had, as we have remarked, disclaimed ever having praised "living woman in prose or verse."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading Beaumont"; it bears for me the impress of his literary style.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
a message received and understood
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Beaumont"; it bears for me the impress of his literary style.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Writing before August 1612, to the Countess of Rutland, Beaumont had, as we have remarked, disclaimed ever having praised "living woman in prose or verse."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In _The Examination of his Mistris' Perfections_, the poem of which I speak, the writer praises with all sincerity the woman of his love:
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beaumont"; it bears for me the impress of his literary style.
Mistris
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From this reading In _The Examination of his Mistris' Perfections_, the poem of which I speak, the writer praises with all sincerity the woman of his love:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Writing before August 1612, to the Countess of Rutland, Beaumont had, as we have remarked, disclaimed ever having praised "living woman in prose or verse."
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
Perfections
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From this reading In _The Examination of his Mistris' Perfections_, the poem of which I speak, the writer praises with all sincerity the woman of his love:
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading In _The Examination of his Mistris' Perfections_, the poem of which I speak, the writer praises with all sincerity the woman of his love:
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading Writing before August 1612, to the Countess of Rutland, Beaumont had, as we have remarked, disclaimed ever having praised "living woman in prose or verse."
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading In _The Examination of his Mistris' Perfections_, the poem of which I speak, the writer praises with all sincerity the woman of his love:
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading Writing before August 1612, to the Countess of Rutland, Beaumont had, as we have remarked, disclaimed ever having praised "living woman in prose or verse."
purportsnounUS /pərˈpɔːrts/
plural of “purport” — the intended meaning of a communication
From this reading It purports to bear his signature "Fran.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Writing before August 1612, to the Countess of Rutland, Beaumont had, as we have remarked, disclaimed ever having praised "living woman in prose or verse."
RutlandnounUS /ˈrʌtlənd/
a town in central Vermont
From this reading Writing before August 1612, to the Countess of Rutland, Beaumont had, as we have remarked, disclaimed ever having praised "living woman in prose or verse."
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading It purports to bear his signature "Fran.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading In _The Examination of his Mistris' Perfections_, the poem of which I speak, the writer praises with all sincerity the woman of his love:
express in speech
From this reading In _The Examination of his Mistris' Perfections_, the poem of which I speak, the writer praises with all sincerity the woman of his love:
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Beaumont"; it bears for me the impress of his literary style.
SURVIVINGadjectiveUS /sərˈvaɪvɪŋ/
still in existence
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Writing before August 1612, to the Countess of Rutland, Beaumont had, as we have remarked, disclaimed ever having praised "living woman in prose or verse."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Writing before August 1612, to the Countess of Rutland, Beaumont had, as we have remarked, disclaimed ever having praised "living woman in prose or verse."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BEAUMONT'S MARRIAGE AND DEATH; THE SURVIVING FAMILY In the 1653 edition of the "Poems; By Francis Beaumont, Gent." there is one, ordinarily regarded as of doubtful authorship, which, in default of information to the contrary, I am tempted to accept as his and to attach to it importance, as of biographical interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In _The Examination of his Mistris' Perfections_, the poem of which I speak, the writer praises with all sincerity the woman of his love:
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Writing before August 1612, to the Countess of Rutland, Beaumont had, as we have remarked, disclaimed ever having praised "living woman in prose or verse."
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In _The Examination of his Mistris' Perfections_, the poem of which I speak, the writer praises with all sincerity the woman of his love:
the act of creating written works
From this reading Writing before August 1612, to the Countess of Rutland, Beaumont had, as we have remarked, disclaimed ever having praised "living woman in prose or verse."
