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The doctor, &c., vol. 1 (of 7)

Chapter V · P. I.—p. 47

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WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.
_Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.
WHOLESOME OBSERVATIONS UPON THE VANITY OF FAME.
Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.
GWILLIM'S DISPLAY OF HERALDRY.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The doctor, &c., vol. 1 (of 7)

Chapter V · P. I.—p. 47

Chapter V of The doctor, &c., vol. 1 (of 7), “P. I.—p. 47,” is here in full — 5 sentences across 1 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.
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_Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.
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WHOLESOME OBSERVATIONS UPON THE VANITY OF FAME.
/ˈhoʊlsəm ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz əˈpɑːn ðə ˈvænəti ʌv feɪm/
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Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.
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GWILLIM'S DISPLAY OF HERALDRY.

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

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cur noun US /kɜːr/

an inferior dog or one of mixed breed

From this reading “_Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.”

determine verb US /dəˈtɜːrmən/

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading “Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.”

heraldry noun US /ˈherəldri/

the study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies

From this reading “GWILLIM'S DISPLAY OF HERALDRY.”

quid noun US /kwɪd/

the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence

From this reading “_Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.”

resolutely adverb US /ˈresəluːtli/

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading “Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.”

technical adjective US /ˈteknɪkəl/

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

From this reading “_Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.”

undertaken verb US /ˈʌndərteɪkən/

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading “Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.”

wholesome adjective US /ˈhoʊlsəm/

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading “WHOLESOME OBSERVATIONS UPON THE VANITY OF FAME.”

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accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/

put in effect

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

addressverbUS /ˈædres/

speak to

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.

argumentnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

auxiliis

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From this reading _Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

behoveth

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From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

CERTAINadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.

CONCERNINGverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.

curnounUS /kɜːr/

an inferior dog or one of mixed breed

From this reading _Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.

determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

DISPLAYnounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading GWILLIM'S DISPLAY OF HERALDRY.

enterverbUS /ˈentər/

to come or go into

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

FAMEnounUS /feɪm/

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading WHOLESOME OBSERVATIONS UPON THE VANITY OF FAME.

GWILLIM'S

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From this reading GWILLIM'S DISPLAY OF HERALDRY.

handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/

an old form of “has”

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

helpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

HERALDRYnounUS /ˈherəldri/

the study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies

From this reading GWILLIM'S DISPLAY OF HERALDRY.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

OBSERVATIONSnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading WHOLESOME OBSERVATIONS UPON THE VANITY OF FAME.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHOLESOME OBSERVATIONS UPON THE VANITY OF FAME.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

PERSONSnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.

PLACEnounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.

PROPOSEDverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.

quando

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From this reading _Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.

QUESTIONSnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.

quibus

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.

quidnounUS /kwɪd/

the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence

From this reading _Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.

Quis

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From this reading _Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.

quomodo

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From this reading _Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.

ReadernounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

TECHNICALadjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

From this reading _Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading WHOLESOME OBSERVATIONS UPON THE VANITY OF FAME.

thereinto

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

TIMEnounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

ubi

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.

understandingnounUS /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading WHOLESOME OBSERVATIONS UPON THE VANITY OF FAME.

VANITYnounUS /ˈvænəti/

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading WHOLESOME OBSERVATIONS UPON THE VANITY OF FAME.

VERSEnounUS /vɜːrs/

literature in metrical form

From this reading _Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

WHEREIN

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From this reading WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.

WHOLESOMEadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading WHOLESOME OBSERVATIONS UPON THE VANITY OF FAME.

Whosoever

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From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

writeverbUS /raɪt/

produce a literary work

From this reading Whosoever shall address himself to write of matters of instruction, or of any other argument of importance, it behoveth that before he enter thereinto, he should resolutely determine with himself in what order he will handle the same; so shall he best accomplish that he hath undertaken, and inform the understanding, and help the memory of the Reader.

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Words and structures a reader meets early in The doctor, &c., vol. 1 (of 7), each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Chapter 1
One of the 0 chapters of The doctor, &c., vol. 1 (of 7), divided into 5-sentence reading sections.
Chapter 2
One of the 0 chapters of The doctor, &c., vol. 1 (of 7), divided into 5-sentence reading sections.
Chapter 3
One of the 0 chapters of The doctor, &c., vol. 1 (of 7), divided into 5-sentence reading sections.