1596
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From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The Original Text was not scanned, but typed, and proofed against the Scolar Press facsimile (see Bibliography).
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This is an electronic edition of Volume One of Edmund Spenser's _Faerie Queene_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You are encouraged to use and copy it.
AppendixnounUS /əˈpendɪks/
supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are encouraged to use and copy it.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
BibliographynounUS /ˌbɪbliˈɑːɡrəfi/
a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)
From this reading The Original Text was not scanned, but typed, and proofed against the Scolar Press facsimile (see Bibliography).
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Original Text was not scanned, but typed, and proofed against the Scolar Press facsimile (see Bibliography).
compositenounUS /kəmˈpɑːzət/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading You are encouraged to use and copy it.
definitionsnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “definition” — a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
departuresnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃərz/
plural of “departure” — the act of departing
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
true confidential information
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading This is an electronic edition of Volume One of Edmund Spenser's _Faerie Queene_.
Edmund
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From this reading This is an electronic edition of Volume One of Edmund Spenser's _Faerie Queene_.
electronicadjectiveUS /ˌɪlekˈtrɑːnɪk/
of or relating to electronics; concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons
From this reading This is an electronic edition of Volume One of Edmund Spenser's _Faerie Queene_.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading The edition includes the following elements:
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading You are encouraged to use and copy it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
facsimilenounUS /fækˈsɪməli/
an exact copy or reproduction
From this reading The Original Text was not scanned, but typed, and proofed against the Scolar Press facsimile (see Bibliography).
Faerienoun
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading This is an electronic edition of Volume One of Edmund Spenser's _Faerie Queene_.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The edition includes the following elements:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
GlossarynounUS /ˈɡlɔːsəri/
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The edition includes the following elements:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is an electronic edition of Volume One of Edmund Spenser's _Faerie Queene_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You are encouraged to use and copy it.
modernizedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərnaɪzd/
brought up to date
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Original Text was not scanned, but typed, and proofed against the Scolar Press facsimile (see Bibliography).
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is an electronic edition of Volume One of Edmund Spenser's _Faerie Queene_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This is an electronic edition of Volume One of Edmund Spenser's _Faerie Queene_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The Original Text was not scanned, but typed, and proofed against the Scolar Press facsimile (see Bibliography).
proofedadjectiveUS /pruːft/
treated so as to become resistant
From this reading The Original Text was not scanned, but typed, and proofed against the Scolar Press facsimile (see Bibliography).
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
Queene
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From this reading This is an electronic edition of Volume One of Edmund Spenser's _Faerie Queene_.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading The Original Text was not scanned, but typed, and proofed against the Scolar Press facsimile (see Bibliography).
Scolar
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From this reading The Original Text was not scanned, but typed, and proofed against the Scolar Press facsimile (see Bibliography).
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Original Text was not scanned, but typed, and proofed against the Scolar Press facsimile (see Bibliography).
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
Spenser'snounUS /ˈspensərz/
possessive form of “spenser” — English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599)
From this reading This is an electronic edition of Volume One of Edmund Spenser's _Faerie Queene_.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
TextualadjectiveUS /ˈtekstʃuːəl/
of or relating to or based on a text
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The edition includes the following elements:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is an electronic edition of Volume One of Edmund Spenser's _Faerie Queene_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You are encouraged to use and copy it.
typedverbUS /taɪpt/
past form of “type” — write by means of a keyboard with types
From this reading The Original Text was not scanned, but typed, and proofed against the Scolar Press facsimile (see Bibliography).
the act of using
From this reading You are encouraged to use and copy it.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading This is an electronic edition of Volume One of Edmund Spenser's _Faerie Queene_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Original Text was not scanned, but typed, and proofed against the Scolar Press facsimile (see Bibliography).
the words that are spoken
From this reading - an entirely new composite text, based on the edition of 1596 (the "Original Text") - details of departures, or proposed departures, from the copy text (the "Textual Appendix") - a modernized version of the Original Text (the "Shadow Text") - definitions of difficult words and phrases in the Shadow Text (the "Glossary").
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are encouraged to use and copy it.
