745
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From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
746
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From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
affinitynounUS /əˈfɪnəti/
(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
allegoricadjective
used in or characteristic of or containing allegory
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
balladnounUS /ˈbæləd/
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
commasnounUS /ˈkɑːməz/
plural of “comma” — a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
COMPLAINTnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading THE COMPLAINT OF CONSCIENCE.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading THE COMPLAINT OF CONSCIENCE.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
correctionsnounUS /kərˈekʃənz/
the department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
corruptionsnounUS /kərˈʌpʃənz/
plural of “corruption” — lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
cursoryadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrsəri/
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
Editor'snounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
possessive form of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
folionounUS /ˈfoʊliːoʊ/
the system of numbering pages
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
usually; as a rule
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
inclosing
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From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
intitled
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From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
invertedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɜːrtɪd/
being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
ManuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
metrenounUS /ˈmiːtər/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
moralizingnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlaɪzɪŋ/
indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
absolutely essential
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COMPLAINT OF CONSCIENCE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
PierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
Plowman'snounUS /ˈplaʊmənz/
possessive form of “plowman” — a man who plows
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
reputenounUS /riˈpjuːt/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
SatirenounUS /ˈsætaɪər/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
SatiristnounUS /ˈsætərəst/
a humorist who uses ridicule and irony and sarcasm
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
unusual or striking
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
a short musical composition with words
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMPLAINT OF CONSCIENCE.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
propel through the air
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
literature in metrical form
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
versificationnoun
a metrical adaptation of something (e.g., of a prose text)
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
precisely as stated
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
VisionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
in or to any place at all
From this reading The following Song, intitled, _The Complaint of Conscience_, is printed from the Editor's folio Manuscript: Some corruptions in the old copy are here corrected; but with notice to the Reader, wherever it was judged necessary, by inclosing the corrections between inverted 'commas.'
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I shall begin this third book with an old allegoric Satire; a manner of moralizing, which, if it was not first introduced by the author of _Pierce Plowman's Visions_,[745] was at least chiefly brought into repute by that ancient Satirist.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It is not so generally known that the kind of verse used in this ballad hath any affinity with the peculiar metre of that writer, for which reason I shall throw together some cursory remarks on that very singular species of versification, the nature of which has been so little understood.[746]
