Chapter V

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From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

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From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

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From this reading (2) Generally speaking, 'Difficilior lectio potior,' the more difficult reading is the more likely to be the original.

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From this reading [Footnote 40: _Contributions To The Textual Criticism of The Divina Commedia, &c.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

a state or condition markedly different from the norm

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

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

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

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

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading (2) Generally speaking, 'Difficilior lectio potior,' the more difficult reading is the more likely to be the original.

for the reason that

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the Rev. Edward Moore, D.D., &c.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading [Footnote 40: _Contributions To The Textual Criticism of The Divina Commedia, &c.

a university in England

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

without doubt or question

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

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From this reading [Footnote 40: _Contributions To The Textual Criticism of The Divina Commedia, &c.

plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading [Footnote 40: _Contributions To The Textual Criticism of The Divina Commedia, &c.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading [Footnote 40: _Contributions To The Textual Criticism of The Divina Commedia, &c.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading By the Rev. Edward Moore, D.D., &c.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

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From this reading (2) Generally speaking, 'Difficilior lectio potior,' the more difficult reading is the more likely to be the original.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading (2) Generally speaking, 'Difficilior lectio potior,' the more difficult reading is the more likely to be the original.

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From this reading [Footnote 40: _Contributions To The Textual Criticism of The Divina Commedia, &c.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

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From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading By the Rev. Edward Moore, D.D., &c.

containing or characterized by error

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading [Footnote 40: _Contributions To The Textual Criticism of The Divina Commedia, &c.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

usually; as a rule

From this reading (2) Generally speaking, 'Difficilior lectio potior,' the more difficult reading is the more likely to be the original.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

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

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

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From this reading (2) Generally speaking, 'Difficilior lectio potior,' the more difficult reading is the more likely to be the original.

third-person singular of “lend” — bestow a quality on

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading (2) Generally speaking, 'Difficilior lectio potior,' the more difficult reading is the more likely to be the original.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading By the Rev. Edward Moore, D.D., &c.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading (2) Generally speaking, 'Difficilior lectio potior,' the more difficult reading is the more likely to be the original.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [Footnote 40: _Contributions To The Textual Criticism of The Divina Commedia, &c.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading (2) Generally speaking, 'Difficilior lectio potior,' the more difficult reading is the more likely to be the original.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

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From this reading (2) Generally speaking, 'Difficilior lectio potior,' the more difficult reading is the more likely to be the original.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

on the contrary

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

plural of “reading” — the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading By the Rev. Edward Moore, D.D., &c.

plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

for a short time

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading (2) Generally speaking, 'Difficilior lectio potior,' the more difficult reading is the more likely to be the original.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

of or relating to or based on a text

From this reading [Footnote 40: _Contributions To The Textual Criticism of The Divina Commedia, &c.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

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

From this reading [Footnote 40: _Contributions To The Textual Criticism of The Divina Commedia, &c.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

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

From this reading [Footnote 40: _Contributions To The Textual Criticism of The Divina Commedia, &c.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I have sometimes recorded a quite impossible reading of a manuscript because it clearly came from one rather than another of two rivals, and thus lends support to that reading despite its own aberration.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Cambridge, 1889._ The tests which Dr. Moore lays down for the judgement, on internal grounds, of a reading are--I state them shortly in my own words--(1) That is the best reading which best explains the erroneous readings.