1658
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From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
98
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From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
how long something has existed
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
Astrea
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From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
AthensnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
choosesverbUS /ˈtʃuːzəz/
third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
CromwellnounUS /ˈkrɑːmwəl/
English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
deareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading The reproach of inconstancy was, on this occasion, shared with such numbers, that it produced neither hatred nor disgrace! if he changed, he changed with the nation.
DrydennounUS /ˈdraɪdən/
the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading It was, however, not totally forgotten when his reputation raised him enemies.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading It was, however, not totally forgotten when his reputation raised him enemies.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading The reproach of inconstancy was, on this occasion, shared with such numbers, that it produced neither hatred nor disgrace! if he changed, he changed with the nation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
Heroick
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From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was, however, not totally forgotten when his reputation raised him enemies.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The reproach of inconstancy was, on this occasion, shared with such numbers, that it produced neither hatred nor disgrace! if he changed, he changed with the nation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
inconstancynounUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːnstənsi/
unfaithfulness by virtue of being unreliable or treacherous
From this reading The reproach of inconstancy was, on this occasion, shared with such numbers, that it produced neither hatred nor disgrace! if he changed, he changed with the nation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
used to form the superlative
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
mother-university
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From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The reproach of inconstancy was, on this occasion, shared with such numbers, that it produced neither hatred nor disgrace! if he changed, he changed with the nation.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The reproach of inconstancy was, on this occasion, shared with such numbers, that it produced neither hatred nor disgrace! if he changed, he changed with the nation.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The reproach of inconstancy was, on this occasion, shared with such numbers, that it produced neither hatred nor disgrace! if he changed, he changed with the nation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The reproach of inconstancy was, on this occasion, shared with such numbers, that it produced neither hatred nor disgrace! if he changed, he changed with the nation.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
panegyrists
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From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The reproach of inconstancy was, on this occasion, shared with such numbers, that it produced neither hatred nor disgrace! if he changed, he changed with the nation.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
ProtectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
publick
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From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading It was, however, not totally forgotten when his reputation raised him enemies.
ReduxadjectiveUS /ˈriːdʌks/
brought back
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading The reproach of inconstancy was, on this occasion, shared with such numbers, that it produced neither hatred nor disgrace! if he changed, he changed with the nation.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading It was, however, not totally forgotten when his reputation raised him enemies.
RestorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
riper
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From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading The reproach of inconstancy was, on this occasion, shared with such numbers, that it produced neither hatred nor disgrace! if he changed, he changed with the nation.
Spratnoun
small fatty European fish; usually smoked or canned like sardines
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
StanzasnounUS /ˈstænzəz/
plural of “stanza” — a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The reproach of inconstancy was, on this occasion, shared with such numbers, that it produced neither hatred nor disgrace! if he changed, he changed with the nation.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
ThebesnounUS /θiːbz/
an ancient Egyptian city on the Nile River that flourished from the 22nd century BC to the 18th century BC; today the archeological remains include many splendid temples and tombs
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The reproach of inconstancy was, on this occasion, shared with such numbers, that it produced neither hatred nor disgrace! if he changed, he changed with the nation.
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was, however, not totally forgotten when his reputation raised him enemies.
unknowingnounUS /ənˈnoʊɪŋ/
ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs)
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
usurpationnounUS /ˌjuːsərˈpeɪʃən/
entry to another's property without right or permission
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
WallernounUS /ˈwɔːlər/
United States jazz musician (1904-1943)
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
at the time that
From this reading When the king was restored, Dryden, like the other panegyrists of usurpation, changed his opinion, or his profession, and published Astrea Redux; a poem on the happy Restoration and Return of his most sacred Majesty King Charles the second.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not till the death of Cromwell, in 1658, that he became a publick candidate for fame, by publishing Heroick Stanzas on the late Lord Protector[98]; which, compared with the verses of Sprat and Waller, on the same occasion, were sufficient to raise great expectations of the rising poet.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Oxford to him a dearer name shall be Than his own mother-university: Thebes did his rude, unknowing youth engage; He chooses Athens in his riper age.
