1618
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From this reading This electronic text is based on the earliest extant edition, which is undated but was printed before 1618.
1897
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From this reading [Edited by John Matthews Manly, 1897.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
alternateadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərnət/
every second one of a series
From this reading However, some bracketed text is taken from alternate editions which Manly originally supplied in footnotes.
alternativesnounUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvz/
plural of “alternative” — one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading This electronic text is based on the earliest extant edition, which is undated but was printed before 1618.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This electronic text is based on the earliest extant edition, which is undated but was printed before 1618.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
bracketed
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From this reading Some bracketed text is verbatim from Manly's edition.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This electronic text is based on the earliest extant edition, which is undated but was printed before 1618.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [Edited by John Matthews Manly, 1897.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading This electronic text is based on the earliest extant edition, which is undated but was printed before 1618.
EditedadjectiveUS /ˈedətəd/
improved or corrected by critical editing
From this reading [Edited by John Matthews Manly, 1897.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading This electronic text is based on the earliest extant edition, which is undated but was printed before 1618.
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading However, some bracketed text is taken from alternate editions which Manly originally supplied in footnotes.
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)
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
electronicadjectiveUS /ˌɪlekˈtrɑːnɪk/
of or relating to electronics; concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons
From this reading This electronic text is based on the earliest extant edition, which is undated but was printed before 1618.
extantadjectiveUS /ˈekstənt/
still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
From this reading This electronic text is based on the earliest extant edition, which is undated but was printed before 1618.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
footnotedverbUS /ˈfʊtnoʊtɪd/
past form of “footnote” — add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
footnotesnounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊts/
plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading However, some bracketed text is taken from alternate editions which Manly originally supplied in footnotes.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some bracketed text is verbatim from Manly's edition.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, some bracketed text is taken from alternate editions which Manly originally supplied in footnotes.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading However, some bracketed text is taken from alternate editions which Manly originally supplied in footnotes.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This electronic text is based on the earliest extant edition, which is undated but was printed before 1618.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading [Edited by John Matthews Manly, 1897.
ManlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading [Edited by John Matthews Manly, 1897.
Manly's
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MatthewsnounUS /ˈmæθjuːz/
plural of “matthew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading [Edited by John Matthews Manly, 1897.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This electronic text is based on the earliest extant edition, which is undated but was printed before 1618.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading However, some bracketed text is taken from alternate editions which Manly originally supplied in footnotes.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading This electronic text is based on the earliest extant edition, which is undated but was printed before 1618.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
sacrificingverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some bracketed text is verbatim from Manly's edition.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
specificitynounUS /ˌspesəˈfɪsəti/
the quality of being specific rather than general
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading However, some bracketed text is taken from alternate editions which Manly originally supplied in footnotes.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading However, some bracketed text is taken from alternate editions which Manly originally supplied in footnotes.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading This electronic text is based on the earliest extant edition, which is undated but was printed before 1618.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This electronic text is based on the earliest extant edition, which is undated but was printed before 1618.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This electronic text is based on the earliest extant edition, which is undated but was printed before 1618.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
undatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈdeɪtɪd/
not bearing a date
From this reading This electronic text is based on the earliest extant edition, which is undated but was printed before 1618.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading As the editor of this electronic edition, I have sometimes chosen the clearer of two alternatives, sacrificing the specificity of Manly's footnoted edition in favor of a text that has a better chance of being read and understood by a modern audience.
verbatimadjectiveUS /vərˈbeɪtəm/
in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker
From this reading Some bracketed text is verbatim from Manly's edition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This electronic text is based on the earliest extant edition, which is undated but was printed before 1618.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This electronic text is based on the earliest extant edition, which is undated but was printed before 1618.
