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].
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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].
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].
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:
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].
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
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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.
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
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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.
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?
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?
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].
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].
(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:
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.
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].
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?
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.
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].
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?
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].
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?
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?
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.
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].
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?
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].
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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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?
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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?
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?
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?
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].
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.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He is fixed as a landmark to set out the bounds of poetry:
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?
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].
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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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].
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.
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.
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].
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].
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?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He is fixed as a landmark to set out the bounds of poetry:
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.
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].
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].
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?
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].
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].
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:
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.
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.
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?
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].
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.
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?
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.
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?
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].
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].
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].
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?