1915
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From this reading Students should note that the editorial material (1915) is sometimes significantly at variance with current (2007) Behn scholarship.
2007
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From this reading Students should note that the editorial material (1915) is sometimes significantly at variance with current (2007) Behn scholarship.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The Rover” Parts I and II are separate plays; Part II is a sequel.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Items in _italics_ were added by the transcriber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The Rover” Parts I and II are separate plays; Part II is a sequel.
Aphra
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From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The plays are located in two separate files, together with their respective Notes, as explained in the “Notes” section of this file.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The plays are located in two separate files, together with their respective Notes, as explained in the “Notes” section of this file.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Students should note that the editorial material (1915) is sometimes significantly at variance with current (2007) Behn scholarship.
Banish'd
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From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
Behn
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From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
CavaliersnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrz/
plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Students should note that the editorial material (1915) is sometimes significantly at variance with current (2007) Behn scholarship.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading Students should note that the editorial material (1915) is sometimes significantly at variance with current (2007) Behn scholarship.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The plays are located in two separate files, together with their respective Notes, as explained in the “Notes” section of this file.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading The plays are located in two separate files, together with their respective Notes, as explained in the “Notes” section of this file.
filesnounUS /faɪlz/
plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
From this reading The plays are located in two separate files, together with their respective Notes, as explained in the “Notes” section of this file.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
Francis
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From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
iinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Items in _italics_ were added by the transcriber.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The Rover” Parts I and II are separate plays; Part II is a sequel.
italicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Items in _italics_ were added by the transcriber.
ItemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading Items in _italics_ were added by the transcriber.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
Lely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The plays are located in two separate files, together with their respective Notes, as explained in the “Notes” section of this file.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Students should note that the editorial material (1915) is sometimes significantly at variance with current (2007) Behn scholarship.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
a brief written record
From this reading Students should note that the editorial material (1915) is sometimes significantly at variance with current (2007) Behn scholarship.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The plays are located in two separate files, together with their respective Notes, as explained in the “Notes” section of this file.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
the local environment
From this reading “The Rover” Parts I and II are separate plays; Part II is a sequel.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The plays are located in two separate files, together with their respective Notes, as explained in the “Notes” section of this file.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading The plays are located in two separate files, together with their respective Notes, as explained in the “Notes” section of this file.
Round-Heads
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
scholarshipnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading Students should note that the editorial material (1915) is sometimes significantly at variance with current (2007) Behn scholarship.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading The plays are located in two separate files, together with their respective Notes, as explained in the “Notes” section of this file.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading The plays are located in two separate files, together with their respective Notes, as explained in the “Notes” section of this file.
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading “The Rover” Parts I and II are separate plays; Part II is a sequel.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Students should note that the editorial material (1915) is sometimes significantly at variance with current (2007) Behn scholarship.
significantlyadverbUS /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
in a statistically significant way
From this reading Students should note that the editorial material (1915) is sometimes significantly at variance with current (2007) Behn scholarship.
term of address for a man
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Students should note that the editorial material (1915) is sometimes significantly at variance with current (2007) Behn scholarship.
StudentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Students should note that the editorial material (1915) is sometimes significantly at variance with current (2007) Behn scholarship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Students should note that the editorial material (1915) is sometimes significantly at variance with current (2007) Behn scholarship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The plays are located in two separate files, together with their respective Notes, as explained in the “Notes” section of this file.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Aphra Behn, from the portrait by Sir Peter Lely The Rover (Part i); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Rover (Part ii); or, The Banish’d Cavaliers The Dutch Lover The Round-Heads; or, The Good Old Cause To Francis James, this the first collected edition of Aphra Behn.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The plays are located in two separate files, together with their respective Notes, as explained in the “Notes” section of this file.
transcribernounUS /trænˈskraɪbər/
a person who translates written messages from one language to another
From this reading Items in _italics_ were added by the transcriber.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The plays are located in two separate files, together with their respective Notes, as explained in the “Notes” section of this file.
variancenounUS /ˈveriəns/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading Students should note that the editorial material (1915) is sometimes significantly at variance with current (2007) Behn scholarship.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Items in _italics_ were added by the transcriber.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The plays are located in two separate files, together with their respective Notes, as explained in the “Notes” section of this file.
