Chapter 15 of The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere is here in full — 31 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 15 of The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere is here in full — 31 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ELIZABETHAN 'SECRETS OF MORALITY AND POLICY'; OR, THE FABLES OF THE NEW LEARNING. Reason cannot be so sensible, nor examples so fit. _Advancement of Learning._ INTRODUCTORY. THE DESIGN.
Chapter 15 of The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere is here in full — 31 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
a person who lived during the reign of Elizabeth I
From this reading “ELIZABETHAN 'SECRETS OF MORALITY AND POLICY';”
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading “Reason cannot be so sensible, nor examples so fit.”
plural of “fable” — a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading “OR, THE FABLES OF THE NEW LEARNING.”
serving to open or begin
From this reading “_Advancement of Learning._ INTRODUCTORY.”
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading “ELIZABETHAN 'SECRETS OF MORALITY AND POLICY';”
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading “ELIZABETHAN 'SECRETS OF MORALITY AND POLICY';”
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading “ELIZABETHAN 'SECRETS OF MORALITY AND POLICY';”
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encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading _Advancement of Learning._ INTRODUCTORY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ELIZABETHAN 'SECRETS OF MORALITY AND POLICY';
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Reason cannot be so sensible, nor examples so fit.
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From this reading Reason cannot be so sensible, nor examples so fit.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading THE DESIGN.
a person who lived during the reign of Elizabeth I
From this reading ELIZABETHAN 'SECRETS OF MORALITY AND POLICY';
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Reason cannot be so sensible, nor examples so fit.
plural of “fable” — a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading OR, THE FABLES OF THE NEW LEARNING.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Reason cannot be so sensible, nor examples so fit.
serving to open or begin
From this reading _Advancement of Learning._ INTRODUCTORY.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading OR, THE FABLES OF THE NEW LEARNING.
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading ELIZABETHAN 'SECRETS OF MORALITY AND POLICY';
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading OR, THE FABLES OF THE NEW LEARNING.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Reason cannot be so sensible, nor examples so fit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELIZABETHAN 'SECRETS OF MORALITY AND POLICY';
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OR, THE FABLES OF THE NEW LEARNING.
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading ELIZABETHAN 'SECRETS OF MORALITY AND POLICY';
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Reason cannot be so sensible, nor examples so fit.
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading ELIZABETHAN 'SECRETS OF MORALITY AND POLICY';
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Reason cannot be so sensible, nor examples so fit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Reason cannot be so sensible, nor examples so fit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OR, THE FABLES OF THE NEW LEARNING.
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