01
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From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
02
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From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
03
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From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
04
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From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
05
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From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
06
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From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
07
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From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
08
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From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
09
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From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
10
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From this reading _W. A._ [b3-10] The superscripted numbers in this song appear _above_ the preceding word in the source text.--Transcriber.
3
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From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading _W. A._ [b3-10] The superscripted numbers in this song appear _above_ the preceding word in the source text.--Transcriber.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
anew
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _W. A._ [b3-10] The superscripted numbers in this song appear _above_ the preceding word in the source text.--Transcriber.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
Atroposnoun
the Greek goddess of fate who cuts the thread of life
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
Author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
have
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
Catoblepa
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From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
chasmnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
conformedverbUS /kənˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “conform” — be similar, be in line with
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
designingnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
essaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading If this little essay have not that perfection which is required for supplying the want of that place for which it was intended, yet shall it serve for a shadow to give a lustre to the rest.
excellentlyadverbUS /ˈeksələntli/
extremely well
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If this little essay have not that perfection which is required for supplying the want of that place for which it was intended, yet shall it serve for a shadow to give a lustre to the rest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
gauntletnounUS /ˈɡɔːntlət/
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If this little essay have not that perfection which is required for supplying the want of that place for which it was intended, yet shall it serve for a shadow to give a lustre to the rest.
glovenounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If this little essay have not that perfection which is required for supplying the want of that place for which it was intended, yet shall it serve for a shadow to give a lustre to the rest.
for this reason
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
hereinadverbUS /hɪˈrɪn/
in this place or thing or document
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
Hist
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From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
the state of being honored
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this little essay have not that perfection which is required for supplying the want of that place for which it was intended, yet shall it serve for a shadow to give a lustre to the rest.
imperfectadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
not perfect; defective or inadequate
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading If this little essay have not that perfection which is required for supplying the want of that place for which it was intended, yet shall it serve for a shadow to give a lustre to the rest.
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
immediately past
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If this little essay have not that perfection which is required for supplying the want of that place for which it was intended, yet shall it serve for a shadow to give a lustre to the rest.
something that is lost
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading If this little essay have not that perfection which is required for supplying the want of that place for which it was intended, yet shall it serve for a shadow to give a lustre to the rest.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
Nat
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From this reading See _Pin_, Nat.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
NilenounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If this little essay have not that perfection which is required for supplying the want of that place for which it was intended, yet shall it serve for a shadow to give a lustre to the rest.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading _W. A._ [b3-10] The superscripted numbers in this song appear _above_ the preceding word in the source text.--Transcriber.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
and nothing more
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
paven
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading If this little essay have not that perfection which is required for supplying the want of that place for which it was intended, yet shall it serve for a shadow to give a lustre to the rest.
Philisides
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From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
PinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading See _Pin_, Nat.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading _W. A._ [b3-10] The superscripted numbers in this song appear _above_ the preceding word in the source text.--Transcriber.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading If this little essay have not that perfection which is required for supplying the want of that place for which it was intended, yet shall it serve for a shadow to give a lustre to the rest.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading If this little essay have not that perfection which is required for supplying the want of that place for which it was intended, yet shall it serve for a shadow to give a lustre to the rest.
move upward
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See _Pin_, Nat.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading If this little essay have not that perfection which is required for supplying the want of that place for which it was intended, yet shall it serve for a shadow to give a lustre to the rest.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading If this little essay have not that perfection which is required for supplying the want of that place for which it was intended, yet shall it serve for a shadow to give a lustre to the rest.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If this little essay have not that perfection which is required for supplying the want of that place for which it was intended, yet shall it serve for a shadow to give a lustre to the rest.
term of address for a man
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading _W. A._ [b3-10] The superscripted numbers in this song appear _above_ the preceding word in the source text.--Transcriber.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading _W. A._ [b3-10] The superscripted numbers in this song appear _above_ the preceding word in the source text.--Transcriber.
sowverbUS /saʊ/
place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
sowedverbUS /saʊd/
past form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
superscripted
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From this reading _W. A._ [b3-10] The superscripted numbers in this song appear _above_ the preceding word in the source text.--Transcriber.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
supplyingnounUS /səˈplaɪɪŋ/
the activity of supplying or providing something
From this reading If this little essay have not that perfection which is required for supplying the want of that place for which it was intended, yet shall it serve for a shadow to give a lustre to the rest.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading _W. A._ [b3-10] The superscripted numbers in this song appear _above_ the preceding word in the source text.--Transcriber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If this little essay have not that perfection which is required for supplying the want of that place for which it was intended, yet shall it serve for a shadow to give a lustre to the rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
TranscribernounUS /trænˈskraɪbər/
a person who translates written messages from one language to another
From this reading _W. A._ [b3-10] The superscripted numbers in this song appear _above_ the preceding word in the source text.--Transcriber.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
vampalt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading If this little essay have not that perfection which is required for supplying the want of that place for which it was intended, yet shall it serve for a shadow to give a lustre to the rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hist. [b3-07] _paven_] _i.e._ A dance. [b3-08] A chasm being occasioned in this place, by the loss of some of the Author’s invaluable papers; it was excellently supplied, as follows, by Sir W. A. [b3-09] From hence the history is again continued out of the author’s Papers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
whereby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [b3-01] _sowed_] _i.e._ Scattered. [b3-02] _sow_] _i.e._ Spread. [b3-03] _Keep_] _i.e._ A strong tower in the middle of a castle, the last resort of the besieged. [b3-04] _vampalt_] _i.e._ A gauntlet, or iron glove. [b3-05] _Atropos_] One of the three sisters which are said to cut the thread of life. [b3-06] _Catoblepa_] The Catoblepa is a beast bred near the rise of Nile.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have only herein conformed myself to that which preceded my beginning, and was known to be that admirable author’s own, but to differ in some things from that which follows, especially in the death of Philisides, making choice of a course, whereby I might best manifest, what affection I bear to the memory of him, whom I took to be alluded unto by that name, and whom I only by this imperfect parcel (designing more) had a mind to honour.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading _W. A._ [b3-10] The superscripted numbers in this song appear _above_ the preceding word in the source text.--Transcriber.
but in spite of that
From this reading If this little essay have not that perfection which is required for supplying the want of that place for which it was intended, yet shall it serve for a shadow to give a lustre to the rest.
