17
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From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They may well chatter, as do these jays, And in their termes set their *lust and pain,* *pleasure and exertion* But to their purpose shall they ne’er attain.
attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading They may well chatter, as do these jays, And in their termes set their *lust and pain,* *pleasure and exertion* But to their purpose shall they ne’er attain.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading A man may lightly* learn, if he have aught, *easily To multiply, and bring his good to naught.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
Betwixte
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From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
blint
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From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A man may lightly* learn, if he have aught, *easily To multiply, and bring his good to naught.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They may well chatter, as do these jays, And in their termes set their *lust and pain,* *pleasure and exertion* But to their purpose shall they ne’er attain.
cannot
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From this reading These philosophers speak so mistily In this craft, that men cannot come thereby, For any wit that men have how-a-days.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading They may well chatter, as do these jays, And in their termes set their *lust and pain,* *pleasure and exertion* But to their purpose shall they ne’er attain.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading These philosophers speak so mistily In this craft, that men cannot come thereby, For any wit that men have how-a-days.
ConsiderverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
craftnounUS /kræft/
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading These philosophers speak so mistily In this craft, that men cannot come thereby, For any wit that men have how-a-days.
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They may well chatter, as do these jays, And in their termes set their *lust and pain,* *pleasure and exertion* But to their purpose shall they ne’er attain.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading A man may lightly* learn, if he have aught, *easily To multiply, and bring his good to naught.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading They may well chatter, as do these jays, And in their termes set their *lust and pain,* *pleasure and exertion* But to their purpose shall they ne’er attain.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
farforth
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From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
folke
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From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These philosophers speak so mistily In this craft, that men cannot come thereby, For any wit that men have how-a-days.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
grame
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From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading These philosophers speak so mistily In this craft, that men cannot come thereby, For any wit that men have how-a-days.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A man may lightly* learn, if he have aught, *easily To multiply, and bring his good to naught.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A man may lightly* learn, if he have aught, *easily To multiply, and bring his good to naught.
how
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From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
how-a-days
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From this reading These philosophers speak so mistily In this craft, that men cannot come thereby, For any wit that men have how-a-days.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A man may lightly* learn, if he have aught, *easily To multiply, and bring his good to naught.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
jaysnounUS /dʒeɪz/
plural of “jay” — United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)
From this reading They may well chatter, as do these jays, And in their termes set their *lust and pain,* *pleasure and exertion* But to their purpose shall they ne’er attain.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading A man may lightly* learn, if he have aught, *easily To multiply, and bring his good to naught.
lightlyadverbUS /ˈlaɪtli/
without good reason
From this reading A man may lightly* learn, if he have aught, *easily To multiply, and bring his good to naught.
Lo
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From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
lucrenoun
informal terms for money
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
lustnounUS /lʌst/
a strong sexual desire
From this reading They may well chatter, as do these jays, And in their termes set their *lust and pain,* *pleasure and exertion* But to their purpose shall they ne’er attain.
lustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/
vigorously passionate
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man may lightly* learn, if he have aught, *easily To multiply, and bring his good to naught.
manne's
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From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They may well chatter, as do these jays, And in their termes set their *lust and pain,* *pleasure and exertion* But to their purpose shall they ne’er attain.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
mistilyadverb
in a misty manner
From this reading These philosophers speak so mistily In this craft, that men cannot come thereby, For any wit that men have how-a-days.
multiplyverbUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪ/
combine by multiplication
From this reading A man may lightly* learn, if he have aught, *easily To multiply, and bring his good to naught.
multiplyingverbUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “multiply” — combine by multiplication
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading A man may lightly* learn, if he have aught, *easily To multiply, and bring his good to naught.
ne'eradverbUS /ner/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They may well chatter, as do these jays, And in their termes set their *lust and pain,* *pleasure and exertion* But to their purpose shall they ne’er attain.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading They may well chatter, as do these jays, And in their termes set their *lust and pain,* *pleasure and exertion* But to their purpose shall they ne’er attain.
philosophersnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading These philosophers speak so mistily In this craft, that men cannot come thereby, For any wit that men have how-a-days.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading They may well chatter, as do these jays, And in their termes set their *lust and pain,* *pleasure and exertion* But to their purpose shall they ne’er attain.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading They may well chatter, as do these jays, And in their termes set their *lust and pain,* *pleasure and exertion* But to their purpose shall they ne’er attain.
pursesnounUS /ˈpɜːrsɪz/
plural of “purse” — a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
scarcitynounUS /ˈskersɪti/
a small and inadequate amount
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They may well chatter, as do these jays, And in their termes set their *lust and pain,* *pleasure and exertion* But to their purpose shall they ne’er attain.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading They may well chatter, as do these jays, And in their termes set their *lust and pain,* *pleasure and exertion* But to their purpose shall they ne’er attain.
SirsnounUS /sɜːrrz/
plural of “sir” — term of address for a man
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
sorrownounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading These philosophers speak so mistily In this craft, that men cannot come thereby, For any wit that men have how-a-days.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
termesnoun
type genus of the Termitidae
From this reading They may well chatter, as do these jays, And in their termes set their *lust and pain,* *pleasure and exertion* But to their purpose shall they ne’er attain.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They may well chatter, as do these jays, And in their termes set their *lust and pain,* *pleasure and exertion* But to their purpose shall they ne’er attain.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading These philosophers speak so mistily In this craft, that men cannot come thereby, For any wit that men have how-a-days.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These philosophers speak so mistily In this craft, that men cannot come thereby, For any wit that men have how-a-days.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They may well chatter, as do these jays, And in their termes set their *lust and pain,* *pleasure and exertion* But to their purpose shall they ne’er attain.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They may well chatter, as do these jays, And in their termes set their *lust and pain,* *pleasure and exertion* But to their purpose shall they ne’er attain.
trowe
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From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
unnethes
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From this reading Consider, Sirs, how that in each estate Betwixte men and gold there is debate, So farforth that *unnethes is there none.* *scarcely is there any* This multiplying blint* so many a one, *blinds, deceive That in good faith I trowe that it be The cause greatest of such scarcity.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 They may well chatter, as do these jays, And in their termes set their *lust and pain,* *pleasure and exertion* But to their purpose shall they ne’er attain.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
witnounUS /wɪt/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading These philosophers speak so mistily In this craft, that men cannot come thereby, For any wit that men have how-a-days.
y-lent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lo, such a lucre* is in this lusty** game; *profit **pleasant A manne’s mirth it will turn all to grame,* *sorrow <17> And empty also great and heavy purses, And make folke for to purchase curses Of them that have thereto their good y-lent.
