adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
Apuleius
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From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
barbarouslyadverb
in a barbarous manner
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And after long deliberation had, your honourable lordship came to my remembrance, a man much more worthy, than to whom so homely and rude a translation should be presented.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
BOOKE
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From this reading THE SEVENTH BOOKE THE TWENTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE THIRTIETH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE EIGHTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE THIRTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SIXTH CHAPTER
Burnell
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From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And after long deliberation had, your honourable lordship came to my remembrance, a man much more worthy, than to whom so homely and rude a translation should be presented.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
CHAPTERnounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE SEVENTH BOOKE THE TWENTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE THIRTIETH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE EIGHTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE THIRTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SIXTH CHAPTER
ChasesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪsəz/
plural of “chase” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
Cherillus
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From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
contayning
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From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
delectableadjectiveUS /dɪˈlektəbəl/
extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading And after long deliberation had, your honourable lordship came to my remembrance, a man much more worthy, than to whom so homely and rude a translation should be presented.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
EARLE
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From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
eftsoones
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From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
Egremont
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From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
EIGHTHadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading THE SEVENTH BOOKE THE TWENTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE THIRTIETH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE EIGHTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE THIRTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SIXTH CHAPTER
ELEVENTHadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading THE NINTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE FORTIETH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE FORTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE FORTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE TENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE ELEVENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
Fitzwalter
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From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
foolishadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
forrests
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From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
FORTIETHnounUS /ˈfɔːrtiɪθ/
position 40 in a countable series of things
From this reading THE NINTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE FORTIETH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE FORTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE FORTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE TENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE ELEVENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER
FORTY-EIGHTHadjective
the ordinal number of forty-eight in counting order
From this reading THE NINTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE FORTIETH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE FORTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE FORTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE TENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE ELEVENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER
FORTY-FIFTHadjective
the ordinal number of forty-five in counting order
From this reading THE NINTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE FORTIETH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE FORTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE FORTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE TENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE ELEVENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER
FORTY-FIRSTadjective
the ordinal number of forty-one in counting order
From this reading THE NINTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE FORTIETH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE FORTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE FORTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE TENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE ELEVENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER
FORTY-FOURTHadjective
the ordinal number of forty-four in counting order
From this reading THE NINTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE FORTIETH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE FORTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE FORTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE TENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE ELEVENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER
FORTY-SECONDadjective
the ordinal number of forty-two in counting order
From this reading THE NINTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE FORTIETH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE FORTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE FORTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE TENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE ELEVENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER
FORTY-SEVENTHadjective
the ordinal number of forty-seven in counting order
From this reading THE NINTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE FORTIETH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE FORTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE FORTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE TENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE ELEVENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER
FORTY-SIXTHadjective
the ordinal number of forty-six in counting order
From this reading THE NINTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE FORTIETH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE FORTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE FORTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE TENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE ELEVENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER
FORTY-THIRDadjective
the ordinal number of forty-three in counting order
From this reading THE NINTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE FORTIETH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE FORTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE FORTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE TENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE ELEVENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
GarternounUS /ˈɡɑːrtər/
a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
GentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading And after long deliberation had, your honourable lordship came to my remembrance, a man much more worthy, than to whom so homely and rude a translation should be presented.
HonourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
Iustice
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From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
KnightnounUS /naɪt/
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading And after long deliberation had, your honourable lordship came to my remembrance, a man much more worthy, than to whom so homely and rude a translation should be presented.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading And after long deliberation had, your honourable lordship came to my remembrance, a man much more worthy, than to whom so homely and rude a translation should be presented.
Lucius
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From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And after long deliberation had, your honourable lordship came to my remembrance, a man much more worthy, than to whom so homely and rude a translation should be presented.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
MetamorphosisnounUS /ˌmet.əˈmɔːr.fə.sɪs/
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one.
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
MightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
mooved
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From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And after long deliberation had, your honourable lordship came to my remembrance, a man much more worthy, than to whom so homely and rude a translation should be presented.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And after long deliberation had, your honourable lordship came to my remembrance, a man much more worthy, than to whom so homely and rude a translation should be presented.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And after long deliberation had, your honourable lordship came to my remembrance, a man much more worthy, than to whom so homely and rude a translation should be presented.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
NINTHnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading THE NINTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE FORTIETH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE FORTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE FORTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE TENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE ELEVENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
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 To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
PensionersnounUS /ˈpenʃənərz/
plural of “pensioner” — the beneficiary of a pension fund
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
PoetnounUS /ˈpoʊət/
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And after long deliberation had, your honourable lordship came to my remembrance, a man much more worthy, than to whom so homely and rude a translation should be presented.
prowesse
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From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
QUEENE
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From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
rashlyadverb
in a hasty and foolhardy manner
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading And after long deliberation had, your honourable lordship came to my remembrance, a man much more worthy, than to whom so homely and rude a translation should be presented.
RightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading And after long deliberation had, your honourable lordship came to my remembrance, a man much more worthy, than to whom so homely and rude a translation should be presented.
SEVENTHadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading THE SEVENTH BOOKE THE TWENTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE THIRTIETH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE EIGHTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE THIRTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SIXTH CHAPTER
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And after long deliberation had, your honourable lordship came to my remembrance, a man much more worthy, than to whom so homely and rude a translation should be presented.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
SouthwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
Soveraigne
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From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
SUSSEXnounUS /ˈsʌsɪks/
a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
TENTHnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading THE NINTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE FORTIETH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE FORTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE FORTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE TENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE ELEVENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And after long deliberation had, your honourable lordship came to my remembrance, a man much more worthy, than to whom so homely and rude a translation should be presented.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEVENTH BOOKE THE TWENTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE THIRTIETH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE EIGHTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE THIRTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SIXTH CHAPTER
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
thereunto
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From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
THIRTIETHadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrtiəθ/
coming next after the twenty-ninth in position
From this reading THE SEVENTH BOOKE THE TWENTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE THIRTIETH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE EIGHTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE THIRTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SIXTH CHAPTER
THIRTY-EIGHTHadjective
the ordinal number of thirty-eight in counting order
From this reading THE NINTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE FORTIETH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE FORTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE FORTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE TENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE ELEVENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER
THIRTY-FIFTHadjective
the ordinal number of thirty-five in counting order
From this reading THE SEVENTH BOOKE THE TWENTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE THIRTIETH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE EIGHTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE THIRTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SIXTH CHAPTER
THIRTY-FIRSTadjective
coming next after the thirtieth in position
From this reading THE SEVENTH BOOKE THE TWENTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE THIRTIETH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE EIGHTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE THIRTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SIXTH CHAPTER
THIRTY-FOURTHadjective
the ordinal number of thirty-four in counting order
From this reading THE SEVENTH BOOKE THE TWENTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE THIRTIETH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE EIGHTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE THIRTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SIXTH CHAPTER
THIRTY-NINTHadjective
the ordinal number of thirty-nine in counting order
From this reading THE NINTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE FORTIETH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE FORTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE FORTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE TENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE ELEVENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER
THIRTY-SECONDnoun
one part in thirty-two equal parts
From this reading THE SEVENTH BOOKE THE TWENTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE THIRTIETH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE EIGHTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE THIRTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SIXTH CHAPTER
THIRTY-SEVENTHadjective
the ordinal number of thirty-seven in counting order
From this reading THE NINTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE FORTIETH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE FORTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE FORTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE TENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE ELEVENTH BOOKE THE FORTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE FORTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER
THIRTY-SIXTHadjective
the ordinal number of thirty-six in counting order
From this reading THE SEVENTH BOOKE THE TWENTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE THIRTIETH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE EIGHTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE THIRTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SIXTH CHAPTER
THIRTY-THIRDadjective
the ordinal number of thirty-three in counting order
From this reading THE SEVENTH BOOKE THE TWENTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE THIRTIETH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE EIGHTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE THIRTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SIXTH CHAPTER
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
THOMASnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
translateverbUS /trænzˈleɪt/
restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading And after long deliberation had, your honourable lordship came to my remembrance, a man much more worthy, than to whom so homely and rude a translation should be presented.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
TWENTY-EIGHTHadjective
coming next after the twenty-seventh in position
From this reading THE SEVENTH BOOKE THE TWENTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE THIRTIETH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE EIGHTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE THIRTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SIXTH CHAPTER
TWENTY-FIFTHadjective
coming next after the twenty-fourth in position
From this reading THE SEVENTH BOOKE THE TWENTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE THIRTIETH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE EIGHTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE THIRTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SIXTH CHAPTER
TWENTY-FOURTHadjective
coming next after the twenty-third in position
From this reading THE SEVENTH BOOKE THE TWENTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE THIRTIETH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE EIGHTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE THIRTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SIXTH CHAPTER
TWENTY-NINTHadjective
coming next after the twenty-eighth in position
From this reading THE SEVENTH BOOKE THE TWENTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE THIRTIETH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE EIGHTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE THIRTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SIXTH CHAPTER
TWENTY-SEVENTHadjective
coming next after the twenty-sixth in position
From this reading THE SEVENTH BOOKE THE TWENTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE THIRTIETH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE EIGHTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE THIRTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SIXTH CHAPTER
TWENTY-SIXTHadjective
coming next after the twenty-fifth in position
From this reading THE SEVENTH BOOKE THE TWENTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SIXTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER THE TWENTY-NINTH CHAPTER THE THIRTIETH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIRST CHAPTER THE EIGHTH BOOKE THE THIRTY-SECOND CHAPTER THE THIRTY-THIRD CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FOURTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-FIFTH CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SIXTH CHAPTER
unadvisedlyadverb
in an unadvised manner
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
unlearnedadjective
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
ViscountnounUS /ˈvɪskaʊnt/
(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count
From this reading To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading After that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius; being mooved thereunto by the right pleasant pastime and delectable matter therein; I eftsoones consulted with myself, to whom I might best offer so pleasant and worthy a work, devised by the author, it being now barbarously and simply framed in our English tongue.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And after long deliberation had, your honourable lordship came to my remembrance, a man much more worthy, than to whom so homely and rude a translation should be presented.
