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Momus Triumphans

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Momus Triumphans is here in full — 514 sentences across 103 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_
James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,
_University of Minnesota_ Everett T. Moore, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Lawrence Clark Powell, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ H. T. Swedenberg, Jr., _University of California, Los Angeles_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark
Memorial Library_ Curt A. Zimansky, _State University of Iowa_
Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.
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Momus Triumphans

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Momus Triumphans is here in full — 514 sentences across 103 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_
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James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,
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_University of Minnesota_ Everett T. Moore, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Lawrence Clark Powell, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ H. T. Swedenberg, Jr., _University of California, Los Angeles_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark
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Memorial Library_ Curt A. Zimansky, _State University of Iowa_
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Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.

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Curt adjective US /kɜːrt/

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

From this reading “Memorial Library_ Curt A. Zimansky, _State University of Iowa_”

Friedman noun US /ˈfriːdmən/

United States economist noted as a proponent of monetarism and for his opposition to government intervention in the economy (born in 1912)

From this reading “James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,”

Iowa noun US /ˈaɪəwə/

a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Iowa and Minnesota and Missouri

Michigan noun US /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

Minnesota noun US /ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊtə/

a midwestern state

Powell noun US /ˈpaʊəl/

United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)

From this reading “_University of Minnesota_ Everett T. Moore, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Lawrence Clark Powell, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ H. T. Swedenberg, Jr., _University of California, Los Angeles_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark”

Princeton noun US /ˈprɪnstən/

a university town in central New Jersey

Sutherland noun US /ˈsʌðərlənd/

Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)

From this reading “_University of Minnesota_ Everett T. Moore, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Lawrence Clark Powell, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ H. T. Swedenberg, Jr., _University of California, Los Angeles_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark”

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1687

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From this reading Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/

United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)

From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

Angeles

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From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

BoysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/

United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)

From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

Clifford

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From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

Cohen

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From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

CollegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading _University of Minnesota_ Everett T. Moore, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Lawrence Clark Powell, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ H. T. Swedenberg, Jr., _University of California, Los Angeles_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark

ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

Conway

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From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

CurtadjectiveUS /kɜːrt/

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

From this reading Memorial Library_ Curt A. Zimansky, _State University of Iowa_

DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/

English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)

From this reading Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.

Dearing

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From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

EarlnounUS /ɜːrl/

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

Edna

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

From this reading Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.

EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.

Everett

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From this reading _University of Minnesota_ Everett T. Moore, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Lawrence Clark Powell, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ H. T. Swedenberg, Jr., _University of California, Los Angeles_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.

FriedmannounUS /ˈfriːdmən/

United States economist noted as a proponent of monetarism and for his opposition to government intervention in the economy (born in 1912)

From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

Gerard

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From this reading Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.

Guffey

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From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

IowanounUS /ˈaɪəwə/

a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Iowa and Minnesota and Missouri

From this reading Memorial Library_ Curt A. Zimansky, _State University of Iowa_

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.

JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

JeannounUS /dʒiːn/

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.

JrnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/

a son who has the same first name as his father

From this reading _University of Minnesota_ Everett T. Moore, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Lawrence Clark Powell, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ H. T. Swedenberg, Jr., _University of California, Los Angeles_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark

LnounUS /el/

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

Landa

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From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

Langbaine's

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From this reading Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.

LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading _University of Minnesota_ Everett T. Moore, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Lawrence Clark Powell, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ H. T. Swedenberg, Jr., _University of California, Los Angeles_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark

LibrarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/

a room where books are kept

From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading _University of Minnesota_ Everett T. Moore, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Lawrence Clark Powell, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ H. T. Swedenberg, Jr., _University of California, Los Angeles_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark

Los

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From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

LouisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

Maximillian

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From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

MemorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/

a recognition of meritorious service

From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

MichigannounUS /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

MinernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/

laborer who works in a mine

From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

MinnesotanounUS /ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊtə/

a midwestern state

From this reading _University of Minnesota_ Everett T. Moore, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Lawrence Clark Powell, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ H. T. Swedenberg, Jr., _University of California, Los Angeles_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark

Momusnoun

god of blame and mockery

From this reading Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.

MonknounUS /mʌŋk/

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

MoorenounUS /mʊr/

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading _University of Minnesota_ Everett T. Moore, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Lawrence Clark Powell, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ H. T. Swedenberg, Jr., _University of California, Los Angeles_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark

Novak

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From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

OrconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.

Plagiaries

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From this reading Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.

PowellnounUS /ˈpaʊəl/

United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)

From this reading _University of Minnesota_ Everett T. Moore, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Lawrence Clark Powell, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ H. T. Swedenberg, Jr., _University of California, Los Angeles_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark

PrincetonnounUS /ˈprɪnstən/

a university town in central New Jersey

From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

Ralph

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From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.

Richard

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From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

Rodes

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From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

Shebanek

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From this reading Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.

significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

important in effect or meaning

From this reading Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.

StagenounUS /steɪdʒ/

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.

StatenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Memorial Library_ Curt A. Zimansky, _State University of Iowa_

SutherlandnounUS /ˈsʌðərlənd/

Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)

From this reading _University of Minnesota_ Everett T. Moore, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Lawrence Clark Powell, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ H. T. Swedenberg, Jr., _University of California, Los Angeles_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark

Swedenberg

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From this reading _University of Minnesota_ Everett T. Moore, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Lawrence Clark Powell, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ H. T. Swedenberg, Jr., _University of California, Los Angeles_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark

TnounUS /tiː/

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading _University of Minnesota_ Everett T. Moore, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Lawrence Clark Powell, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ H. T. Swedenberg, Jr., _University of California, Los Angeles_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.

Triumphans

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From this reading Edna C. Davis, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Jean T. Shebanek, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Gerard Langbaine's _Momus Triumphans, Or the Plagiaries of the English Stage_ (1687) is significant for a number of reasons.

UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

Vinton

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From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading James L. Clifford, _Columbia University_ Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Samuel H. Monk,

Vosper

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From this reading _University of Minnesota_ Everett T. Moore, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Lawrence Clark Powell, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ H. T. Swedenberg, Jr., _University of California, Los Angeles_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark

William

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From this reading William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ David S. Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Richard C. Boys, _University of Michigan_

Zimansky

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From this reading Memorial Library_ Curt A. Zimansky, _State University of Iowa_

Chapter 1 of Momus Triumphans by Gerard Langbaine holds 514 sentences, grouped into 103 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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William
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