1613
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From this reading _WITH_ THE RARE BIRTH OF _ADONIS._ Written by _H. A._ _LONDON_ Printed by _Nicholas Okes_ dwelling neere _Holborne-bridge._ 1613.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _WITH_ THE RARE BIRTH OF _ADONIS._ Written by _H. A._ _LONDON_ Printed by _Nicholas Okes_ dwelling neere _Holborne-bridge._ 1613.
ADONISnounUS /əˈdɑːnəs/
any handsome young man
From this reading _WITH_ THE RARE BIRTH OF _ADONIS._ Written by _H. A._ _LONDON_ Printed by _Nicholas Okes_ dwelling neere _Holborne-bridge._ 1613.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading _The Scourge of Venus._ Whilst that the Sunne was climing vp in haste, To view the world with his ambitious eye.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading _WITH_ THE RARE BIRTH OF _ADONIS._ Written by _H. A._ _LONDON_ Printed by _Nicholas Okes_ dwelling neere _Holborne-bridge._ 1613.
booke
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From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _WITH_ THE RARE BIRTH OF _ADONIS._ Written by _H. A._ _LONDON_ Printed by _Nicholas Okes_ dwelling neere _Holborne-bridge._ 1613.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
climing
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From this reading _The Scourge of Venus._ Whilst that the Sunne was climing vp in haste, To view the world with his ambitious eye.
commendverbUS /kəˈmend/
express approval of
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
condemne
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From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
deserueth
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From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading _WITH_ THE RARE BIRTH OF _ADONIS._ Written by _H. A._ _LONDON_ Printed by _Nicholas Okes_ dwelling neere _Holborne-bridge._ 1613.
accept an excuse for
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
the organ of sight
From this reading _The Scourge of Venus._ Whilst that the Sunne was climing vp in haste, To view the world with his ambitious eye.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
fauour
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From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
FINISnoun
the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading _FINIS._ THE SCOVRGE OF VENVS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
forbeare
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From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
gaine
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From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
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 _WITH_ THE RARE BIRTH OF _ADONIS._ Written by _H. A._ _LONDON_ Printed by _Nicholas Okes_ dwelling neere _Holborne-bridge._ 1613.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading _The Scourge of Venus._ Whilst that the Sunne was climing vp in haste, To view the world with his ambitious eye.
haue
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From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
Holborne-bridge
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From this reading _WITH_ THE RARE BIRTH OF _ADONIS._ Written by _H. A._ _LONDON_ Printed by _Nicholas Okes_ dwelling neere _Holborne-bridge._ 1613.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Scourge of Venus._ Whilst that the Sunne was climing vp in haste, To view the world with his ambitious eye.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _OR_, The wanton Lady.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _WITH_ THE RARE BIRTH OF _ADONIS._ Written by _H. A._ _LONDON_ Printed by _Nicholas Okes_ dwelling neere _Holborne-bridge._ 1613.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
meane
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From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
neere
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From this reading _WITH_ THE RARE BIRTH OF _ADONIS._ Written by _H. A._ _LONDON_ Printed by _Nicholas Okes_ dwelling neere _Holborne-bridge._ 1613.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading _WITH_ THE RARE BIRTH OF _ADONIS._ Written by _H. A._ _LONDON_ Printed by _Nicholas Okes_ dwelling neere _Holborne-bridge._ 1613.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _FINIS._ THE SCOVRGE OF VENVS.
Okes
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From this reading _WITH_ THE RARE BIRTH OF _ADONIS._ Written by _H. A._ _LONDON_ Printed by _Nicholas Okes_ dwelling neere _Holborne-bridge._ 1613.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _OR_, The wanton Lady.
owne
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From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
partiall
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From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
PrintedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _WITH_ THE RARE BIRTH OF _ADONIS._ Written by _H. A._ _LONDON_ Printed by _Nicholas Okes_ dwelling neere _Holborne-bridge._ 1613.
publicke
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From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading _WITH_ THE RARE BIRTH OF _ADONIS._ Written by _H. A._ _LONDON_ Printed by _Nicholas Okes_ dwelling neere _Holborne-bridge._ 1613.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
repentverbUS /rɪˈpent/
turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
reprehending
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From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
ScourgenounUS /skɜːrdʒ/
a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
From this reading _The Scourge of Venus._ Whilst that the Sunne was climing vp in haste, To view the world with his ambitious eye.
SCOVRGE
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From this reading _FINIS._ THE SCOVRGE OF VENVS.
selfe
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From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
Sunne
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From this reading _The Scourge of Venus._ Whilst that the Sunne was climing vp in haste, To view the world with his ambitious eye.
thankfull
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From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _FINIS._ THE SCOVRGE OF VENVS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
twas
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From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading _The Scourge of Venus._ Whilst that the Sunne was climing vp in haste, To view the world with his ambitious eye.
VENVS
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From this reading _FINIS._ THE SCOVRGE OF VENVS.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading _The Scourge of Venus._ Whilst that the Sunne was climing vp in haste, To view the world with his ambitious eye.
vp
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From this reading _The Scourge of Venus._ Whilst that the Sunne was climing vp in haste, To view the world with his ambitious eye.
wantonverbUS /ˈwɔːntən/
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
From this reading _OR_, The wanton Lady.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
wel-deseruing
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From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading _The Scourge of Venus._ Whilst that the Sunne was climing vp in haste, To view the world with his ambitious eye.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
in the company of; together with
From this reading _WITH_ THE RARE BIRTH OF _ADONIS._ Written by _H. A._ _LONDON_ Printed by _Nicholas Okes_ dwelling neere _Holborne-bridge._ 1613.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _The Scourge of Venus._ Whilst that the Sunne was climing vp in haste, To view the world with his ambitious eye.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading _WITH_ THE RARE BIRTH OF _ADONIS._ Written by _H. A._ _LONDON_ Printed by _Nicholas Okes_ dwelling neere _Holborne-bridge._ 1613.
but in spite of that
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _To the Reader._ _Gentlemen, if your fancy will permit you to fauour this booke, I shall be thankfull, if not, I can but repent at the charge of the Impression, I meane but little gaine to my selfe, yet much pleasure to you, if it were my owne wit, and you condemne it, I should be ashamed of my publicke intrusion, but since it was the labour of a man wel-deseruing, forbeare open reprehending, for, as I haue heard, 'twas done for his pleasure, without any intent of an Impression; thus much I excuse him that I know not, and commend that which deserueth well, if I be partiall, I pray patience._
