1633
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1635
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1650
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From this reading This edition opens with the Epistle Dedicatory as in _1650-69_, which is followed by an abridgement of Walton's _Life_ of Donne.
1669
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1719
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From this reading 1719.
69
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An examination of the text of the poems shows clearly that this edition was printed from that of 1669, but is by no means a slavish reproduction.
abridgementnounUS /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/
a shortened version of a written work
From this reading This edition opens with the Epistle Dedicatory as in _1650-69_, which is followed by an abridgement of Walton's _Life_ of Donne.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading The editor has consulted earlier editions and corrected mistakes, but I have found no evidence either that he knew the editions of 1633 and 1635, or had access to manuscript collections.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This edition opens with the Epistle Dedicatory as in _1650-69_, which is followed by an abridgement of Walton's _Life_ of Donne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This edition opens with the Epistle Dedicatory as in _1650-69_, which is followed by an abridgement of Walton's _Life_ of Donne.
in or near a particular place or position
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An examination of the text of the poems shows clearly that this edition was printed from that of 1669, but is by no means a slavish reproduction.
showing who or what does the action
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without doubt or question
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collectionsnounUS /kəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “collection” — several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The editor has consulted earlier editions and corrected mistakes, but I have found no evidence either that he knew the editions of 1633 and 1635, or had access to manuscript collections.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
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correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
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Dedicatory
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From this reading This edition opens with the Epistle Dedicatory as in _1650-69_, which is followed by an abridgement of Walton's _Life_ of Donne.
DonnenounUS /dʌn/
English clergyman and metaphysical poet celebrated as a preacher (1572-1631)
From this reading This edition opens with the Epistle Dedicatory as in _1650-69_, which is followed by an abridgement of Walton's _Life_ of Donne.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The editor has consulted earlier editions and corrected mistakes, but I have found no evidence either that he knew the editions of 1633 and 1635, or had access to manuscript collections.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading This edition opens with the Epistle Dedicatory as in _1650-69_, which is followed by an abridgement of Walton's _Life_ of Donne.
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
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editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
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one or the other of two
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EpistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading This edition opens with the Epistle Dedicatory as in _1650-69_, which is followed by an abridgement of Walton's _Life_ of Donne.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The editor has consulted earlier editions and corrected mistakes, but I have found no evidence either that he knew the editions of 1633 and 1635, or had access to manuscript collections.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading An examination of the text of the poems shows clearly that this edition was printed from that of 1669, but is by no means a slavish reproduction.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading This edition opens with the Epistle Dedicatory as in _1650-69_, which is followed by an abridgement of Walton's _Life_ of Donne.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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set up or found
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An examination of the text of the poems shows clearly that this edition was printed from that of 1669, but is by no means a slavish reproduction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The editor has consulted earlier editions and corrected mistakes, but I have found no evidence either that he knew the editions of 1633 and 1635, or had access to manuscript collections.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The editor has consulted earlier editions and corrected mistakes, but I have found no evidence either that he knew the editions of 1633 and 1635, or had access to manuscript collections.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Printed for J. TONSON, and Sold by W. TAYLOR at the _Ship_ in _Pater-noster-Row_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This edition opens with the Epistle Dedicatory as in _1650-69_, which is followed by an abridgement of Walton's _Life_ of Donne.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
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inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This edition opens with the Epistle Dedicatory as in _1650-69_, which is followed by an abridgement of Walton's _Life_ of Donne.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading The editor has consulted earlier editions and corrected mistakes, but I have found no evidence either that he knew the editions of 1633 and 1635, or had access to manuscript collections.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading An examination of the text of the poems shows clearly that this edition was printed from that of 1669, but is by no means a slavish reproduction.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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not any; not one
From this reading An examination of the text of the poems shows clearly that this edition was printed from that of 1669, but is by no means a slavish reproduction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This edition opens with the Epistle Dedicatory as in _1650-69_, which is followed by an abridgement of Walton's _Life_ of Donne.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading This edition opens with the Epistle Dedicatory as in _1650-69_, which is followed by an abridgement of Walton's _Life_ of Donne.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
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Pater-noster-Row
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plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
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past form of “print” — put into print
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reproductionnounUS /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
the process of generating offspring
From this reading An examination of the text of the poems shows clearly that this edition was printed from that of 1669, but is by no means a slavish reproduction.
transport commercially
From this reading Printed for J. TONSON, and Sold by W. TAYLOR at the _Ship_ in _Pater-noster-Row_.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading An examination of the text of the poems shows clearly that this edition was printed from that of 1669, but is by no means a slavish reproduction.
slavishadjectiveUS /ˈsleɪvɪʃ/
blindly imitative
From this reading An examination of the text of the poems shows clearly that this edition was printed from that of 1669, but is by no means a slavish reproduction.
disposed of to a purchaser
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TAYLORnounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
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textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading An examination of the text of the poems shows clearly that this edition was printed from that of 1669, but is by no means a slavish reproduction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An examination of the text of the poems shows clearly that this edition was printed from that of 1669, but is by no means a slavish reproduction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This edition opens with the Epistle Dedicatory as in _1650-69_, which is followed by an abridgement of Walton's _Life_ of Donne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The editor has consulted earlier editions and corrected mistakes, but I have found no evidence either that he knew the editions of 1633 and 1635, or had access to manuscript collections.
TONSON
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a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
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Walton'snounUS /ˈwɔːltənz/
possessive form of “walton” — English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading This edition opens with the Epistle Dedicatory as in _1650-69_, which is followed by an abridgement of Walton's _Life_ of Donne.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An examination of the text of the poems shows clearly that this edition was printed from that of 1669, but is by no means a slavish reproduction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This edition opens with the Epistle Dedicatory as in _1650-69_, which is followed by an abridgement of Walton's _Life_ of Donne.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This edition opens with the Epistle Dedicatory as in _1650-69_, which is followed by an abridgement of Walton's _Life_ of Donne.
