Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

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

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

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

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Mr. AUSTIN DOBSON has read the text, added the marginalia, and contributed the supplementary notes.

how long something has existed

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

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

From this reading Mr. AUSTIN DOBSON has read the text, added the marginalia, and contributed the supplementary notes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas

From this reading Mr. AUSTIN DOBSON has read the text, added the marginalia, and contributed the supplementary notes.

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

From this reading I have been persuaded, by a friend whom I reverence, and ought to obey, to write the Life of RICHARD HOOKER, the happy Author of Five--if not more--of the eight learned books of "The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity."

having a base

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

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

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

for the reason that

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

deem to be

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading Mr. AUSTIN DOBSON has read the text, added the marginalia, and contributed the supplementary notes.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

having something undesirable neutralized

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait

From this reading Mr. AUSTIN DOBSON has read the text, added the marginalia, and contributed the supplementary notes.

of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)

From this reading I have been persuaded, by a friend whom I reverence, and ought to obey, to write the Life of RICHARD HOOKER, the happy Author of Five--if not more--of the eight learned books of "The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity."

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

being one more than seven

From this reading I have been persuaded, by a friend whom I reverence, and ought to obey, to write the Life of RICHARD HOOKER, the happy Author of Five--if not more--of the eight learned books of "The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity."

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

give expression to

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading I have been persuaded, by a friend whom I reverence, and ought to obey, to write the Life of RICHARD HOOKER, the happy Author of Five--if not more--of the eight learned books of "The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity."

realize beforehand

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I have been persuaded, by a friend whom I reverence, and ought to obey, to write the Life of RICHARD HOOKER, the happy Author of Five--if not more--of the eight learned books of "The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

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

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading I have been persuaded, by a friend whom I reverence, and ought to obey, to write the Life of RICHARD HOOKER, the happy Author of Five--if not more--of the eight learned books of "The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity."

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

From this reading Mr. AUSTIN DOBSON has read the text, added the marginalia, and contributed the supplementary notes.

an old form of “has”

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

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

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

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

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

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

From this reading I have been persuaded, by a friend whom I reverence, and ought to obey, to write the Life of RICHARD HOOKER, the happy Author of Five--if not more--of the eight learned books of "The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

clarifying by use of examples

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

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

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

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

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading I have been persuaded, by a friend whom I reverence, and ought to obey, to write the Life of RICHARD HOOKER, the happy Author of Five--if not more--of the eight learned books of "The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity."

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading I have been persuaded, by a friend whom I reverence, and ought to obey, to write the Life of RICHARD HOOKER, the happy Author of Five--if not more--of the eight learned books of "The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I have been persuaded, by a friend whom I reverence, and ought to obey, to write the Life of RICHARD HOOKER, the happy Author of Five--if not more--of the eight learned books of "The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity."

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

notes written in the margin

From this reading Mr. AUSTIN DOBSON has read the text, added the marginalia, and contributed the supplementary notes.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

plural of “modification” — the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

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

From this reading I have been persuaded, by a friend whom I reverence, and ought to obey, to write the Life of RICHARD HOOKER, the happy Author of Five--if not more--of the eight learned books of "The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity."

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. AUSTIN DOBSON has read the text, added the marginalia, and contributed the supplementary notes.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

be obedient to

From this reading I have been persuaded, by a friend whom I reverence, and ought to obey, to write the Life of RICHARD HOOKER, the happy Author of Five--if not more--of the eight learned books of "The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading I have been persuaded, by a friend whom I reverence, and ought to obey, to write the Life of RICHARD HOOKER, the happy Author of Five--if not more--of the eight learned books of "The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity."

the form of government of a social organization

From this reading I have been persuaded, by a friend whom I reverence, and ought to obey, to write the Life of RICHARD HOOKER, the happy Author of Five--if not more--of the eight learned books of "The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity."

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Mr. AUSTIN DOBSON has read the text, added the marginalia, and contributed the supplementary notes.

systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

courteous regard for people's feelings

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading I have been persuaded, by a friend whom I reverence, and ought to obey, to write the Life of RICHARD HOOKER, the happy Author of Five--if not more--of the eight learned books of "The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity."

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From this reading I have been persuaded, by a friend whom I reverence, and ought to obey, to write the Life of RICHARD HOOKER, the happy Author of Five--if not more--of the eight learned books of "The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity."

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

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

functioning in a supporting capacity

From this reading Mr. AUSTIN DOBSON has read the text, added the marginalia, and contributed the supplementary notes.

the words of something written

From this reading Mr. AUSTIN DOBSON has read the text, added the marginalia, and contributed the supplementary notes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

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

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

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

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

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

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

the trait of being unwilling

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

possessive form of “walton” — English composer (1902-1983)

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

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

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

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

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

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

From this reading I have been persuaded, by a friend whom I reverence, and ought to obey, to write the Life of RICHARD HOOKER, the happy Author of Five--if not more--of the eight learned books of "The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity."

in the company of; together with

From this reading This issue of "Walton's Lives" is based upon John Major's edition of 1825, which was printed from a copy of the edition of 1675, "corrected by Walton's own pen," Major's "illustrative notes" have been preserved, with some modifications by later hands.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading And though I have undertaken it, yet it hath been with some unwillingness: because I foresee that it must prove to me, and especially at this time of my age, a work of much labour to enquire, consider, research, and determine what is needful to be known concerning him.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."

produce a literary work

From this reading I have been persuaded, by a friend whom I reverence, and ought to obey, to write the Life of RICHARD HOOKER, the happy Author of Five--if not more--of the eight learned books of "The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity."

but in spite of that

From this reading "Judicious Hooker, though the cost be spent On him, that hath a lasting monument In his own books; yet ought we to express If not the worth, yet our respectfulness."