1647
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From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Beaumont was ever acknowledged a man of a most strong and searching braine; and (his yeares considered) the most Judicious Wit these later Ages have produced.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Mr. Beaumont was ever acknowledged a man of a most strong and searching braine; and (his yeares considered) the most Judicious Wit these later Ages have produced.
speak to
From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Mr. Beaumont was ever acknowledged a man of a most strong and searching braine; and (his yeares considered) the most Judicious Wit these later Ages have produced.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He dyed young, for (which was an invaluable losse to this Nation) he left the world when hee was not full thirty yeares old.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
announcesverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪz/
third-person singular of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
AuthorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
BeaumontnounUS /ˈboʊmɔːnt/
United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)
From this reading Mr. Beaumont was ever acknowledged a man of a most strong and searching braine; and (his yeares considered) the most Judicious Wit these later Ages have produced.
Beaumont's
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From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
braine
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From this reading Mr. Beaumont was ever acknowledged a man of a most strong and searching braine; and (his yeares considered) the most Judicious Wit these later Ages have produced.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Concerning his share in the joint-plays, it adds much, mostly wrong; but of that, later.
a period of 100 years
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
carefully weighed
From this reading Mr. Beaumont was ever acknowledged a man of a most strong and searching braine; and (his yeares considered) the most Judicious Wit these later Ages have produced.
CRITICISMnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
dyedadjectiveUS /daɪd/
(used of color) artificially produced; not natural
From this reading He dyed young, for (which was an invaluable losse to this Nation) he left the world when hee was not full thirty yeares old.
at any time
From this reading Mr. Beaumont was ever acknowledged a man of a most strong and searching braine; and (his yeares considered) the most Judicious Wit these later Ages have produced.
folionounUS /ˈfoʊliːoʊ/
the system of numbering pages
From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He dyed young, for (which was an invaluable losse to this Nation) he left the world when hee was not full thirty yeares old.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He dyed young, for (which was an invaluable losse to this Nation) he left the world when hee was not full thirty yeares old.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dyed young, for (which was an invaluable losse to this Nation) he left the world when hee was not full thirty yeares old.
hee
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From this reading He dyed young, for (which was an invaluable losse to this Nation) he left the world when hee was not full thirty yeares old.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Concerning his share in the joint-plays, it adds much, mostly wrong; but of that, later.
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading He dyed young, for (which was an invaluable losse to this Nation) he left the world when hee was not full thirty yeares old.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Concerning his share in the joint-plays, it adds much, mostly wrong; but of that, later.
joint-plays
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From this reading Concerning his share in the joint-plays, it adds much, mostly wrong; but of that, later.
JudiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading Mr. Beaumont was ever acknowledged a man of a most strong and searching braine; and (his yeares considered) the most Judicious Wit these later Ages have produced.
Kingdome
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From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Concerning his share in the joint-plays, it adds much, mostly wrong; but of that, later.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He dyed young, for (which was an invaluable losse to this Nation) he left the world when hee was not full thirty yeares old.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
losse
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From this reading He dyed young, for (which was an invaluable losse to this Nation) he left the world when hee was not full thirty yeares old.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Beaumont was ever acknowledged a man of a most strong and searching braine; and (his yeares considered) the most Judicious Wit these later Ages have produced.
Mosely
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From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Concerning his share in the joint-plays, it adds much, mostly wrong; but of that, later.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Beaumont was ever acknowledged a man of a most strong and searching braine; and (his yeares considered) the most Judicious Wit these later Ages have produced.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Concerning his share in the joint-plays, it adds much, mostly wrong; but of that, later.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He dyed young, for (which was an invaluable losse to this Nation) he left the world when hee was not full thirty yeares old.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He dyed young, for (which was an invaluable losse to this Nation) he left the world when hee was not full thirty yeares old.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He dyed young, for (which was an invaluable losse to this Nation) he left the world when hee was not full thirty yeares old.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
prefixed
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From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Mr. Beaumont was ever acknowledged a man of a most strong and searching braine; and (his yeares considered) the most Judicious Wit these later Ages have produced.
ReadersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Mr. Beaumont was ever acknowledged a man of a most strong and searching braine; and (his yeares considered) the most Judicious Wit these later Ages have produced.
have in common
From this reading Concerning his share in the joint-plays, it adds much, mostly wrong; but of that, later.
StationernounUS /ˈsteɪʃənər/
a merchant who sells writing materials and office supplies
From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Mr. Beaumont was ever acknowledged a man of a most strong and searching braine; and (his yeares considered) the most Judicious Wit these later Ages have produced.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Concerning his share in the joint-plays, it adds much, mostly wrong; but of that, later.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading He dyed young, for (which was an invaluable losse to this Nation) he left the world when hee was not full thirty yeares old.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
TRADITIONnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
TRADITIONALadjectiveUS /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
consisting of or derived from tradition
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
unquestionableadjectiveUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbəl/
incapable of being questioned
From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Beaumont was ever acknowledged a man of a most strong and searching braine; and (his yeares considered) the most Judicious Wit these later Ages have produced.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading TRADITION, AND TRADITIONAL CRITICISM What we learn from tradition, and from the criticism of the century following Beaumont's death, adds little to what we already have observed concerning his life and personality.
at the time that
From this reading He dyed young, for (which was an invaluable losse to this Nation) he left the world when hee was not full thirty yeares old.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He dyed young, for (which was an invaluable losse to this Nation) he left the world when hee was not full thirty yeares old.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Mr. Beaumont was ever acknowledged a man of a most strong and searching braine; and (his yeares considered) the most Judicious Wit these later Ages have produced.
WitsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Mosely, in his address of _The Stationer to the Readers_ prefixed to the folio of 1647, announces that knowing persons had generally assured him "that these Authors were the most unquestionable Wits this Kingdome hath afforded.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He dyed young, for (which was an invaluable losse to this Nation) he left the world when hee was not full thirty yeares old.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Concerning his share in the joint-plays, it adds much, mostly wrong; but of that, later.
yeares
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From this reading Mr. Beaumont was ever acknowledged a man of a most strong and searching braine; and (his yeares considered) the most Judicious Wit these later Ages have produced.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He dyed young, for (which was an invaluable losse to this Nation) he left the world when hee was not full thirty yeares old.
