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The Works of John Dryden, Now First Collected — Volume 03
The Works of John Dryden, Now First Collected — Volume 03

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Works of John Dryden, Now First Collected — Volume 03 is here in full — 361 sentences across 73 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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NOW FIRST COLLECTED _IN EIGHTEEN VOLUMES_.
WALTER SCOTT, ESQ.
VOL.
III.
Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341
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The Works of John Dryden, Now First Collected — Volume 03

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Works of John Dryden, Now First Collected — Volume 03 is here in full — 361 sentences across 73 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/72 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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NOW FIRST COLLECTED _IN EIGHTEEN VOLUMES_.
/naʊ fɜːrst kəˈlektəd ɪn eɪˈtiːn ˈvɑːljuːmz/
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WALTER SCOTT, ESQ.
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VOL.
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III.
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Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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Astrologer noun US /əˈstrɑːlədʒər/

someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon

From this reading “Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341”

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Enchanted adjective US /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading “Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341”

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Epistle noun US /ɪˈpɪsəl/

a specially long, formal letter

From this reading “Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341”

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Evening's noun US /ˈiːvnɪŋz/

possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading “Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341”

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Feigned adjective US /feɪnd/

not genuine

From this reading “Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341”

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Martyr noun US /ˈmɑːrtər/

one who suffers for the sake of principle

From this reading “Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341”

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Newcastle noun US /ˈnuːkæsəl/

a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)

From this reading “Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341”

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Preface noun US /ˈprefəs/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading “Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341”

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From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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207

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From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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209

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From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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218

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From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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341

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From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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95

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From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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AndeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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AstrologernounUS /əˈstrɑːlədʒər/

someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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COLLECTEDadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/

brought together in one place

From this reading NOW FIRST COLLECTED _IN EIGHTEEN VOLUMES_.

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ComedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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Dedicatory

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From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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DukenounUS /duːk/

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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EIGHTEENadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/

being one more than seventeen

From this reading NOW FIRST COLLECTED _IN EIGHTEEN VOLUMES_.

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EnchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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EpistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/

a specially long, formal letter

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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ESQnoun

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading WALTER SCOTT, ESQ.

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Evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/

possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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FeignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/

not genuine

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading NOW FIRST COLLECTED _IN EIGHTEEN VOLUMES_.

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IIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading III.

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INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading NOW FIRST COLLECTED _IN EIGHTEEN VOLUMES_.

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InnocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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LovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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Mar-All

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

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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MartyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/

one who suffers for the sake of principle

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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MockverbUS /mɑːk/

treat with contempt

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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NewcastlenounUS /ˈnuːkæsəl/

a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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NOWadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading NOW FIRST COLLECTED _IN EIGHTEEN VOLUMES_.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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PrefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading WALTER SCOTT, ESQ.

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SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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TragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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Tyrannicadjective

characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

From this reading Sir Martin Mar-All, or the Feigned Innocence, a Comedy, 1 The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island, a Comedy, 95 An Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, a Comedy, 207 Epistle Dedicatory to the Duke of Newcastle, 209 Preface, 218 Tyrannic Love, or the Royal Martyr, a Tragedy, 341

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VOL

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

From this reading VOL.

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VOLUMESnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading NOW FIRST COLLECTED _IN EIGHTEEN VOLUMES_.

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WALTERnounUS /ˈwɔːltər/

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading WALTER SCOTT, ESQ.

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Chapter 1 of The Works of John Dryden, Now First Collected — Volume 03 by John Dryden holds 361 sentences, grouped into 73 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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