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The Works of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. 3 (of 3)

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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[365] Old eds. "least."
("Nec custodiri, ni velit, ulla potest.")
[366] The original has "Nescio quid, quod te ceperit, esse putant."
[367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.
ELEGIA VI.[368] Ad amnem dum iter faceret ad amicam.
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The Works of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. 3 (of 3)

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of The Works of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. 3 (of 3) is here in full — 351 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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[365] Old eds. "least."
Line 2
("Nec custodiri, ni velit, ulla potest.")
Line 3
[366] The original has "Nescio quid, quod te ceperit, esse putant."
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[367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.
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ELEGIA VI.[368] Ad amnem dum iter faceret ad amicam.

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accurately adverb US /ˈækjərətli/

with few mistakes

From this reading “[367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.”

erroneous adjective US /eˈroʊniəs/

containing or characterized by error

From this reading “[367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.”

est noun US /est/

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading “[367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.”

Marlowe noun US /ˈmɑːrloʊ/

English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)

From this reading “[367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.”

Nec noun US /nek/

an acute inflammatory disease occurring in the intestines of premature infants; necrosis of intestinal tissue may follow

From this reading “("Nec custodiri, ni velit, ulla potest.")”

Non adverb US /nɑːn/

negation of a word or group of words

From this reading “[367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.”

quid noun US /kwɪd/

the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence

From this reading “[366] The original has "Nescio quid, quod te ceperit, esse putant."”

version noun US /ˈvɜːrʒən/

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading “[367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.”

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365

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From this reading [365] Old eds. "least."

366

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From this reading [366] The original has "Nescio quid, quod te ceperit, esse putant."

367

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From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

368

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From this reading ELEGIA VI.[368] Ad amnem dum iter faceret ad amicam.

accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/

with few mistakes

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

AdnounUS /æd/

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading ELEGIA VI.[368] Ad amnem dum iter faceret ad amicam.

adultera

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From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

amicam

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From this reading ELEGIA VI.[368] Ad amnem dum iter faceret ad amicam.

amnem

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From this reading ELEGIA VI.[368] Ad amnem dum iter faceret ad amicam.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

callsnounUS /kɔːlz/

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

cara

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From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

ceperit

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From this reading [366] The original has "Nescio quid, quod te ceperit, esse putant."

custodiri

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From this reading ("Nec custodiri, ni velit, ulla potest.")

dum

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From this reading ELEGIA VI.[368] Ad amnem dum iter faceret ad amicam.

Dyce

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From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

edsnoun

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 [365] Old eds. "least."

ELEGIA

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From this reading ELEGIA VI.[368] Ad amnem dum iter faceret ad amicam.

erroneousadjectiveUS /eˈroʊniəs/

containing or characterized by error

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

esse

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From this reading [366] The original has "Nescio quid, quod te ceperit, esse putant."

estnounUS /est/

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

faceret

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From this reading ELEGIA VI.[368] Ad amnem dum iter faceret ad amicam.

fitverbUS /fɪt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading [366] The original has "Nescio quid, quod te ceperit, esse putant."

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

iter

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

From this reading ELEGIA VI.[368] Ad amnem dum iter faceret ad amicam.

leastadjectiveUS /liːst/

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading [365] Old eds. "least."

linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

MarlowenounUS /ˈmɑːrloʊ/

English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

Merkel's

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

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

NecnounUS /nek/

an acute inflammatory disease occurring in the intestines of premature infants; necrosis of intestinal tissue may follow

From this reading ("Nec custodiri, ni velit, ulla potest.")

Nescio

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

From this reading [366] The original has "Nescio quid, quod te ceperit, esse putant."

ninounUS /niː/

a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite

From this reading ("Nec custodiri, ni velit, ulla potest.")

NonadverbUS /nɑːn/

negation of a word or group of words

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading [365] Old eds. "least."

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

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

From this reading [366] The original has "Nescio quid, quod te ceperit, esse putant."

potest

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

From this reading ("Nec custodiri, ni velit, ulla potest.")

proba

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

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

putant

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

From this reading [366] The original has "Nescio quid, quod te ceperit, esse putant."

quam

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

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

quidnounUS /kwɪd/

the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence

From this reading [366] The original has "Nescio quid, quod te ceperit, esse putant."

quod

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

From this reading [366] The original has "Nescio quid, quod te ceperit, esse putant."

readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

sed

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

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

servat

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

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

sitverbUS /sɪt/

be seated

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

tenounUS /tiː/

a brittle silver-white metalloid element that is related to selenium and sulfur; it is used in alloys and as a semiconductor; occurs mainly as tellurides in ores of copper and nickel and silver and gold

From this reading [366] The original has "Nescio quid, quod te ceperit, esse putant."

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading [366] The original has "Nescio quid, quod te ceperit, esse putant."

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

ulla

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From this reading ("Nec custodiri, ni velit, ulla potest.")

velit

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From this reading ("Nec custodiri, ni velit, ulla potest.")

versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

VInounUS /vaɪ/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading ELEGIA VI.[368] Ad amnem dum iter faceret ad amicam.

vir

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From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading [367] Dyce calls this line an "erroneous version of 'Non proba sit quam vir servat, sed adultera; cara est.'" But Merkel's reading is "Non proba fit quam vir servat, sed adultera cara"--which is accurately rendered by Marlowe.

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