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Some Longer Elizabethan Poems

Chapter I

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The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.
The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.
Certain lacunae have been filled by the interpolation of fresh matter.
The Introductions are wholly new and have been written specially for this issue.
Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.
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Some Longer Elizabethan Poems

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Some Longer Elizabethan Poems is here in full — 274 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.
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The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.
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Certain lacunae have been filled by the interpolation of fresh matter.
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The Introductions are wholly new and have been written specially for this issue.
/ðə ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz ɑːr ˈhoʊli nuː ənd hæv bɪn ˈrɪtən ˈspeʃəli fɔːr ðɪs ˈɪʃuː/
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Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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classified adjective US /ˈklæsəfaɪd/

arranged into classes

From this reading “The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.”

Garner verb US /ˈɡɑːrnər/

acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions

interpolation noun US /ˌɪˈtɜːrpəleɪʃən/

a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted

From this reading “Certain lacunae have been filled by the interpolation of fresh matter.”

Introductions noun US /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz/

plural of “introduction” — the act of beginning something new

From this reading “The Introductions are wholly new and have been written specially for this issue.”

originals noun US /ərˈɪdʒənəlz/

plural of “original” — an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

From this reading “The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.”

Printers noun US /ˈprɪntərz/

plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading “Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.”

rearranged verb US /ˌriːərˈeɪndʒd/

past form of “rearrange” — put into a new order or arrangement

From this reading “The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.”

texts noun US /teksts/

plural of “text” — the words of something written

From this reading “The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

slight alterations noun + noun counted as “slight alteration”

In this reading “The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.”

translated into verb + particle counted as “translate into”

In this reading “Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.”

first time adjective + noun

In this reading “The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.”

present volume verb + noun

In this reading “The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.”

wholly new adverb + adjective

In this reading “The Introductions are wholly new and have been written specially for this issue.”

very slight adjective + noun

In this reading “The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.”

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123

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From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

1588

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From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

1877

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From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

1890

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From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

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From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/

conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

AffectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.

AnonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/

at another time

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

Arber

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From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

Barnfield

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From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

CertainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Certain lacunae have been filled by the interpolation of fresh matter.

classifiedadjectiveUS /ˈklæsəfaɪd/

arranged into classes

From this reading The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.

collationnoun

a light informal meal

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

CONSTABLEnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/

gotten under control

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

contentsnounUS /ˈkɑːntents/

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.

EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.

eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/

being one more than seven

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

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 The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Certain lacunae have been filled by the interpolation of fresh matter.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Certain lacunae have been filled by the interpolation of fresh matter.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

GarnerverbUS /ˈɡɑːrnər/

acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.

guaranteeverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/

give surety or assume responsibility

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

Idillia

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From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

interpolationnounUS /ˌɪˈtɜːrpəleɪʃən/

a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted

From this reading Certain lacunae have been filled by the interpolation of fresh matter.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

IntroductionsnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz/

plural of “introduction” — the act of beginning something new

From this reading The Introductions are wholly new and have been written specially for this issue.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading The Introductions are wholly new and have been written specially for this issue.

issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

lacunae

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From this reading Certain lacunae have been filled by the interpolation of fresh matter.

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 The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

MajestynounUS /ˈmædʒəsti/

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

matternounUS /ˈmætər/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Certain lacunae have been filled by the interpolation of fresh matter.

modernisedadjective

brought up to date

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Introductions are wholly new and have been written specially for this issue.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.

originalsnounUS /ərˈɪdʒənəlz/

plural of “original” — an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/

inferior in rank or status

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

PrintersnounUS /ˈprɪntərz/

plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

rareadjectiveUS /rer/

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

rearrangedverbUS /ˌriːərˈeɪndʒd/

past form of “rearrange” — put into a new order or arrangement

From this reading The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.

reprintedverbUS /riˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “reprint” — print anew

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

Richard

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From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

Seccombe

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From this reading The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.

Shepheard

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From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

SixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

slightnounUS /slaɪt/

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/

in a special manner

From this reading The Introductions are wholly new and have been written specially for this issue.

spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/

forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.

TnounUS /tiː/

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

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

textsnounUS /teksts/

plural of “text” — the words of something written

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

Theocritus

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From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading The Introductions are wholly new and have been written specially for this issue.

ThomasnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The contents of the original _Garner_ have been rearranged and now for the first time classified, under the general editorial supervision of Mr. Thomas Seccombe.

VersenounUS /vɜːrs/

literature in metrical form

From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

vo

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From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The Introductions are wholly new and have been written specially for this issue.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The texts contained in the present volume are reprinted with very slight alterations from the _English Garner_ issued in eight volumes (1877-1890, London, 8vo) by Professor Arber, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accurate collation of the texts with the rare originals, the old spelling being in most cases carefully modernised.

writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The Introductions are wholly new and have been written specially for this issue.

Æglogues

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From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty Six Idillia, that is six small or petty poems or Æglogues of Theocritus translated into English Verse (Anon), Oxford, 1588, 123 *Richard Barnfield--The Affectionate Shepheard.

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