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The works of John Dryden, now first collected — Volume 05
The works of John Dryden, now first collected — Volume 05

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of The works of John Dryden, now first collected — Volume 05 is here in full — 310 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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--_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?
He is fixed as a landmark to set out the bounds of poetry:
--_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.
Tum lapis ipse, viri vacuum per inane volutus, Nec spatium evasit totum, nec pertulit ictum_[5].
For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].
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The works of John Dryden, now first collected — Volume 05

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of The works of John Dryden, now first collected — Volume 05 is here in full — 310 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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--_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?
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He is fixed as a landmark to set out the bounds of poetry:
/hiː ɪz fɪkst æz ə ˈlændmɑːrk tuː set aʊt ðə baʊndz ʌv ˈpoʊətri/
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--_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.
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Tum lapis ipse, viri vacuum per inane volutus, Nec spatium evasit totum, nec pertulit ictum_[5].
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For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

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condemns verb US /kənˈdemz/

third-person singular of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading “For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].”

inane adjective US /ˌɪˈneɪn/

extremely silly or stupid

From this reading “Tum lapis ipse, viri vacuum per inane volutus, Nec spatium evasit totum, nec pertulit ictum_[5].”

landmark noun US /ˈlændmɑːrk/

the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape

From this reading “He is fixed as a landmark to set out the bounds of poetry:”

Limes noun US /laɪmz/

plural of “lime” — a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

From this reading “--_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.”

nec noun US /nek/

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

From this reading “Tum lapis ipse, viri vacuum per inane volutus, Nec spatium evasit totum, nec pertulit ictum_[5].”

rhyming adjective US /ˈraɪmɪŋ/

having corresponding sounds especially terminal sounds

From this reading “For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].”

translators noun US /trænˈsleɪtərz/

plural of “translator” — a person who translates written messages from one language to another

From this reading “--_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?”

vacuum noun US /ˈvækjuːm/

the absence of matter

From this reading “Tum lapis ipse, viri vacuum per inane volutus, Nec spatium evasit totum, nec pertulit ictum_[5].”

All words in this reading · 148

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5

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From this reading Tum lapis ipse, viri vacuum per inane volutus, Nec spatium evasit totum, nec pertulit ictum_[5].

6

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From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading He is fixed as a landmark to set out the bounds of poetry:

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

agro

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From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

antiquum

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From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/

weapons considered collectively

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

arvis

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From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He is fixed as a landmark to set out the bounds of poetry:

authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

boundsnounUS /baʊndz/

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading He is fixed as a landmark to set out the bounds of poetry:

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

cathedras

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From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

censurenounUS /ˈsenʃər/

harsh criticism or disapproval

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

censures

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From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

chuse

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From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

concrevit

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

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

condemnsverbUS /kənˈdemz/

third-person singular of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

contradictverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkt/

be in contradiction with

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

Demetri

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From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

discerneret

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

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

Discipulorum

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From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

doggrel

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From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/

one or the other of two

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/

subject to popular election

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

evasit

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From this reading Tum lapis ipse, viri vacuum per inane volutus, Nec spatium evasit totum, nec pertulit ictum_[5].

fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading He is fixed as a landmark to set out the bounds of poetry:

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

frigore

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From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

gelidus

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From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

Genua

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From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

ictum

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From this reading Tum lapis ipse, viri vacuum per inane volutus, Nec spatium evasit totum, nec pertulit ictum_[5].

inaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪn/

extremely silly or stupid

From this reading Tum lapis ipse, viri vacuum per inane volutus, Nec spatium evasit totum, nec pertulit ictum_[5].

ingens

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From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

interverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːr/

place in a grave or tomb

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

ipse

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From this reading Tum lapis ipse, viri vacuum per inane volutus, Nec spatium evasit totum, nec pertulit ictum_[5].

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading He is fixed as a landmark to set out the bounds of poetry:

jubeo

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From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

labant

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From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

landmarknounUS /ˈlændmɑːrk/

the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape

From this reading He is fixed as a landmark to set out the bounds of poetry:

lapis

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From this reading Tum lapis ipse, viri vacuum per inane volutus, Nec spatium evasit totum, nec pertulit ictum_[5].

LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

LimesnounUS /laɪmz/

plural of “lime” — a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

lion'snounUS /ˈlaɪənz/

possessive form of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

litem

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From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/

plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

markverbUS /mɑːrk/

attach a tag or label to

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

mis-apply

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From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

miserableadjectiveUS /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

mistakenounUS /mɪˈsteɪk/

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

NecnounUS /nek/

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

From this reading Tum lapis ipse, viri vacuum per inane volutus, Nec spatium evasit totum, nec pertulit ictum_[5].

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

nominationnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃən/

the act of officially naming a candidate

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He is fixed as a landmark to set out the bounds of poetry:

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

perprepositionUS /pɜːr/

for each

From this reading Tum lapis ipse, viri vacuum per inane volutus, Nec spatium evasit totum, nec pertulit ictum_[5].

pertulit

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From this reading Tum lapis ipse, viri vacuum per inane volutus, Nec spatium evasit totum, nec pertulit ictum_[5].

plorare

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From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

poetrynounUS /ˈpoʊətri/

literature in metrical form

From this reading He is fixed as a landmark to set out the bounds of poetry:

poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

positus

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From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/

plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/

in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

raiseverbUS /reɪz/

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

revengenounUS /riˈvendʒ/

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

rhymingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪmɪŋ/

having corresponding sounds especially terminal sounds

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

sanguis

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From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

Saxum

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From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

scornnounUS /skɔːrn/

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He is fixed as a landmark to set out the bounds of poetry:

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

sinews

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From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

skinnounUS /skɪn/

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

sonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

spatium

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From this reading Tum lapis ipse, viri vacuum per inane volutus, Nec spatium evasit totum, nec pertulit ictum_[5].

Sternhold

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From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

subscribeverbUS /səbˈskraɪb/

offer to buy, as of stocks and shares

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

taxverbUS /tæks/

levy a tax on

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

teque

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From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading He is fixed as a landmark to set out the bounds of poetry:

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

theirspronounUS /ðerz/

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

Tigelli

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From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading He is fixed as a landmark to set out the bounds of poetry:

tossverbUS /tɔːs/

throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

totum

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From this reading Tum lapis ipse, viri vacuum per inane volutus, Nec spatium evasit totum, nec pertulit ictum_[5].

translatorsnounUS /trænˈsleɪtərz/

plural of “translator” — a person who translates written messages from one language to another

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

Tumnoun

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading Tum lapis ipse, viri vacuum per inane volutus, Nec spatium evasit totum, nec pertulit ictum_[5].

twelve-penny

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From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

utnoun

the local time at the 0 meridian passing through Greenwich, England; it is the same everywhere

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

vacuumnounUS /ˈvækjuːm/

the absence of matter

From this reading Tum lapis ipse, viri vacuum per inane volutus, Nec spatium evasit totum, nec pertulit ictum_[5].

viri

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From this reading Tum lapis ipse, viri vacuum per inane volutus, Nec spatium evasit totum, nec pertulit ictum_[5].

volutus

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From this reading Tum lapis ipse, viri vacuum per inane volutus, Nec spatium evasit totum, nec pertulit ictum_[5].

weightnounUS /weɪt/

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading --_Saxum antiquum, ingens,-- Limes agro positus, litem ut discerneret arvis._ But other arms than theirs, and other sinews are required, to raise the weight of such an author; and when they would toss him against their enemies, _Genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/

pull back or move away or backward

From this reading For my part, I would wish no other revenge, either for myself, or the rest of the poets, from this rhyming judge of the twelve-penny gallery, this legitimate son of Sternhold, than that he would subscribe his name to his censure, or (not to tax him beyond his learning) set his mark: For, should he own himself publicly, and come from behind the lion's skin, they, whom he condemns, would be thankful to him, they, whom he praises, would chuse to be condemned; and the magistrates, whom he has elected, would modestly withdraw from their employment, to avoid the scandal of his nomination[6].

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading --_Demetri, teque, Tigelli, Discipulorum inter jubeo plorare cathedras._ With what scorn would he look down on such miserable translators, who make doggrel of his Latin, mistake his meaning, mis-apply his censures, and often contradict their own?

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