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The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 1

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 1 is here in full — 399 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.
The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.
It has also been collated with the 8vo edition of same date (vol. xiii.) and with that of 1762 (vol. xiii.).
[T. S.]
REMARKS UPON A BOOK INTITULED "THE RIGHTS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, &c."
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 1

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 1 is here in full — 399 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.
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The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.
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It has also been collated with the 8vo edition of same date (vol. xiii.) and with that of 1762 (vol. xiii.).
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/tiː es/
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REMARKS UPON A BOOK INTITULED "THE RIGHTS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, &c."

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based adjective US /beɪst/

having a base

From this reading “The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.”

Controversies noun US /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsiz/

plural of “controversy” — a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading “For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.”

Matthew noun US /ˈmæθjuː/

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading “For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.”

Memoirs noun US /ˈmemwɑːrz/

plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading “For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.”

reprint noun US /riˈprɪnt/

a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale

From this reading “The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.”

Swift's noun US /swɪfts/

possessive form of “swift” — United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)

From this reading “The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.”

Tindal noun US /ˈtɪndəl/

English translator and Protestant martyr

From this reading “For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.”

Writings noun US /ˈraɪtɪŋz/

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading “For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.”

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1733

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From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

1762

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It has also been collated with the 8vo edition of same date (vol. xiii.) and with that of 1762 (vol. xiii.).

1764

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From this reading The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.

4

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From this reading The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.

8

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It has also been collated with the 8vo edition of same date (vol. xiii.) and with that of 1762 (vol. xiii.).

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading It has also been collated with the 8vo edition of same date (vol. xiii.) and with that of 1762 (vol. xiii.).

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/

having a base

From this reading The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has also been collated with the 8vo edition of same date (vol. xiii.) and with that of 1762 (vol. xiii.).

BOOKnounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading REMARKS UPON A BOOK INTITULED "THE RIGHTS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, &c."

cnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading REMARKS UPON A BOOK INTITULED "THE RIGHTS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, &c."

CHRISTIANadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading REMARKS UPON A BOOK INTITULED "THE RIGHTS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, &c."

CHURCHnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading REMARKS UPON A BOOK INTITULED "THE RIGHTS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, &c."

collated

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It has also been collated with the 8vo edition of same date (vol. xiii.) and with that of 1762 (vol. xiii.).

ControversiesnounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsiz/

plural of “controversy” — a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

datenounUS /deɪt/

the specified day of the month

From this reading It has also been collated with the 8vo edition of same date (vol. xiii.) and with that of 1762 (vol. xiii.).

editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.

engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading It has also been collated with the 8vo edition of same date (vol. xiii.) and with that of 1762 (vol. xiii.).

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

HistorynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

INTITULED

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From this reading REMARKS UPON A BOOK INTITULED "THE RIGHTS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, &c."

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has also been collated with the 8vo edition of same date (vol. xiii.) and with that of 1762 (vol. xiii.).

LifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

MemoirsnounUS /ˈmemwɑːrz/

plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.

publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

RemarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.

reprintnounUS /riˈprɪnt/

a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale

From this reading The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.

RIGHTSnounUS /raɪts/

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading REMARKS UPON A BOOK INTITULED "THE RIGHTS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, &c."

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading [T. S.]

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading It has also been collated with the 8vo edition of same date (vol. xiii.) and with that of 1762 (vol. xiii.).

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

Swift'snounUS /swɪfts/

possessive form of “swift” — United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)

From this reading The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.

TnounUS /tiː/

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading [T. S.]

textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

TindalnounUS /ˈtɪndəl/

English translator and Protestant martyr

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.

UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading REMARKS UPON A BOOK INTITULED "THE RIGHTS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, &c."

viinoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.

vo

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It has also been collated with the 8vo edition of same date (vol. xiii.) and with that of 1762 (vol. xiii.).

vol

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

wherein

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

WorksnounUS /wɜːrks/

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading The text of the present reprint of Swift's "Remarks" is based on that given in "Works," vol. vii. of the 4to edition of 1764.

WritingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading For a full account of Tindal and his work, see the "Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Matthew Tindal, with a History of the Controversies wherein he was engaged," published in 1733.

xiiinoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading It has also been collated with the 8vo edition of same date (vol. xiii.) and with that of 1762 (vol. xiii.).

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