Chapter 4 of The Works of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. 3 (of 3) is here in full — 356 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IV
Chapter 4 of The Works of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. 3 (of 3) is here in full — 356 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
FOOTNOTES: [169] Not in Isham copy or ed A. [170] "Est quÊdam, nomine Dipsas, anus." [171] "Nigri non illa parentem Memnonis in roseis sobria vidit equis." Cunningham suggests that "wise" was "one of the thousand and one euphemisms for 'inebriated.'" [172] The spelling in old eds. is "wrong."
Chapter 4 of The Works of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. 3 (of 3) is here in full — 356 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal
From this reading “[170] "Est quÊdam, nomine Dipsas, anus."”
United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)
From this reading “Cunningham suggests that "wise" was "one of the thousand and one euphemisms for 'inebriated.'"”
standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States
From this reading “[170] "Est quÊdam, nomine Dipsas, anus."”
plural of “euphemism” — an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
From this reading “Cunningham suggests that "wise" was "one of the thousand and one euphemisms for 'inebriated.'"”
plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading “FOOTNOTES: [169] Not in Isham copy or ed A.”
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading “Cunningham suggests that "wise" was "one of the thousand and one euphemisms for 'inebriated.'"”
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading “[172] The spelling in old eds. is "wrong."”
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “Cunningham suggests that "wise" was "one of the thousand and one euphemisms for 'inebriated.'"”
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From this reading FOOTNOTES: [169] Not in Isham copy or ed A.
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From this reading [170] "Est quÊdam, nomine Dipsas, anus."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [171] "Nigri non illa parentem Memnonis in roseis sobria vidit equis."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [172] The spelling in old eds. is "wrong."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [169] Not in Isham copy or ed A.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cunningham suggests that "wise" was "one of the thousand and one euphemisms for 'inebriated.'"
the excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal
From this reading [170] "Est quÊdam, nomine Dipsas, anus."
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [169] Not in Isham copy or ed A.
United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)
From this reading Cunningham suggests that "wise" was "one of the thousand and one euphemisms for 'inebriated.'"
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From this reading [170] "Est quÊdam, nomine Dipsas, anus."
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [169] Not in Isham copy or ed A.
a rapid automatic system to detect plastic explosives in passengers' luggage using X-ray technology and computers; designed for use in airports
From this reading [172] The spelling in old eds. is "wrong."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [171] "Nigri non illa parentem Memnonis in roseis sobria vidit equis."
standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States
From this reading [170] "Est quÊdam, nomine Dipsas, anus."
plural of “euphemism” — an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
From this reading Cunningham suggests that "wise" was "one of the thousand and one euphemisms for 'inebriated.'"
plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [169] Not in Isham copy or ed A.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cunningham suggests that "wise" was "one of the thousand and one euphemisms for 'inebriated.'"
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From this reading [171] "Nigri non illa parentem Memnonis in roseis sobria vidit equis."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [169] Not in Isham copy or ed A.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Cunningham suggests that "wise" was "one of the thousand and one euphemisms for 'inebriated.'"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [172] The spelling in old eds. is "wrong."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [169] Not in Isham copy or ed A.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [171] "Nigri non illa parentem Memnonis in roseis sobria vidit equis."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [171] "Nigri non illa parentem Memnonis in roseis sobria vidit equis."
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From this reading [170] "Est quÊdam, nomine Dipsas, anus."
negation of a word or group of words
From this reading [171] "Nigri non illa parentem Memnonis in roseis sobria vidit equis."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [169] Not in Isham copy or ed A.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cunningham suggests that "wise" was "one of the thousand and one euphemisms for 'inebriated.'"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading [172] The spelling in old eds. is "wrong."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Cunningham suggests that "wise" was "one of the thousand and one euphemisms for 'inebriated.'"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [169] Not in Isham copy or ed A.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [171] "Nigri non illa parentem Memnonis in roseis sobria vidit equis."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [170] "Est quÊdam, nomine Dipsas, anus."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [171] "Nigri non illa parentem Memnonis in roseis sobria vidit equis."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [171] "Nigri non illa parentem Memnonis in roseis sobria vidit equis."
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading [172] The spelling in old eds. is "wrong."
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Cunningham suggests that "wise" was "one of the thousand and one euphemisms for 'inebriated.'"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cunningham suggests that "wise" was "one of the thousand and one euphemisms for 'inebriated.'"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cunningham suggests that "wise" was "one of the thousand and one euphemisms for 'inebriated.'"
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Cunningham suggests that "wise" was "one of the thousand and one euphemisms for 'inebriated.'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [171] "Nigri non illa parentem Memnonis in roseis sobria vidit equis."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cunningham suggests that "wise" was "one of the thousand and one euphemisms for 'inebriated.'"
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Cunningham suggests that "wise" was "one of the thousand and one euphemisms for 'inebriated.'"
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading [172] The spelling in old eds. is "wrong."
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