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"Upon that puft-up lump of barmy froth, Or clumsy chilblain'd judgment."
In act iv.
Planet's reflections on the arrogant Old Brabant are clearly directed against Jonson.
Collier in his _Memoirs of Edward Alleyn_ (p.
154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.
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The Works of John Marston. Volume 1

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of The Works of John Marston. Volume 1 is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"Upon that puft-up lump of barmy froth, Or clumsy chilblain'd judgment."
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In act iv.
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Planet's reflections on the arrogant Old Brabant are clearly directed against Jonson.
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Collier in his _Memoirs of Edward Alleyn_ (p.
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154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

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arrogant adjective US /ˈerəɡənt/

having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

From this reading “Planet's reflections on the arrogant Old Brabant are clearly directed against Jonson.”

Collier noun US /ˈkɑːljər/

someone who works in a coal mine

From this reading “Collier in his _Memoirs of Edward Alleyn_ (p.”

forgery noun US /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

a copy that is represented as the original

From this reading “154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.”

froth noun US /frɔːθ/

a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid

From this reading “"Upon that puft-up lump of barmy froth, Or clumsy chilblain'd judgment."”

Jonson noun US /ˈdʒɑːnsən/

English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)

From this reading “Planet's reflections on the arrogant Old Brabant are clearly directed against Jonson.”

manifestly adverb US /ˈmænəfestli/

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading “154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.”

Planet's noun US /ˈplænəts/

possessive form of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading “Planet's reflections on the arrogant Old Brabant are clearly directed against Jonson.”

Warner's noun US /ˈwɔːrnərz/

possessive form of “warner” — United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)

From this reading “154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.”

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act iv verb + noun

In this reading “In act iv.”

Catalogue of verb + particle

In this reading “154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.”

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154

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From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

actverbUS /ækt/

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading In act iv.

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Planet's reflections on the arrogant Old Brabant are clearly directed against Jonson.

Alleyn

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From this reading Collier in his _Memoirs of Edward Alleyn_ (p.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Planet's reflections on the arrogant Old Brabant are clearly directed against Jonson.

arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/

having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

From this reading Planet's reflections on the arrogant Old Brabant are clearly directed against Jonson.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

barmyadjective

marked by spirited enjoyment

From this reading "Upon that puft-up lump of barmy froth, Or clumsy chilblain'd judgment."

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

Brabant

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From this reading Planet's reflections on the arrogant Old Brabant are clearly directed against Jonson.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

CatalogueverbUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

make an itemized list or catalog of; classify

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

chilblain'd

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

From this reading "Upon that puft-up lump of barmy froth, Or clumsy chilblain'd judgment."

clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/

without doubt or question

From this reading Planet's reflections on the arrogant Old Brabant are clearly directed against Jonson.

clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading "Upon that puft-up lump of barmy froth, Or clumsy chilblain'd judgment."

ColliernounUS /ˈkɑːljər/

someone who works in a coal mine

From this reading Collier in his _Memoirs of Edward Alleyn_ (p.

directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading Planet's reflections on the arrogant Old Brabant are clearly directed against Jonson.

Dulwich

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

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

EdwardnounUS /ˈedwərd/

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Collier in his _Memoirs of Edward Alleyn_ (p.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

forgerynounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

a copy that is represented as the original

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

frothnounUS /frɔːθ/

a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid

From this reading "Upon that puft-up lump of barmy froth, Or clumsy chilblain'd judgment."

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

Henslowe

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From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Collier in his _Memoirs of Edward Alleyn_ (p.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In act iv.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

ivnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading In act iv.

JonsonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/

English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)

From this reading Planet's reflections on the arrogant Old Brabant are clearly directed against Jonson.

judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading "Upon that puft-up lump of barmy froth, Or clumsy chilblain'd judgment."

letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

lumpnounUS /lʌmp/

a compact mass

From this reading "Upon that puft-up lump of barmy froth, Or clumsy chilblain'd judgment."

manifestlyadverbUS /ˈmænəfestli/

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

ManuscriptsnounUS /ˈmænjəskrɪpts/

plural of “manuscript” — the form of a literary work submitted for publication

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

marksnounUS /mɑːrks/

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

Marston

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

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

MemoirsnounUS /ˈmemwɑːrz/

plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading Collier in his _Memoirs of Edward Alleyn_ (p.

Munimentsnoun

deeds and other documentary evidence of title to land

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Upon that puft-up lump of barmy froth, Or clumsy chilblain'd judgment."

OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading Planet's reflections on the arrogant Old Brabant are clearly directed against Jonson.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Planet's reflections on the arrogant Old Brabant are clearly directed against Jonson.

OrconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Upon that puft-up lump of barmy froth, Or clumsy chilblain'd judgment."

pnounUS /piː/

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading Collier in his _Memoirs of Edward Alleyn_ (p.

pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

Planet'snounUS /ˈplænəts/

possessive form of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading Planet's reflections on the arrogant Old Brabant are clearly directed against Jonson.

printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

puft-up

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

From this reading "Upon that puft-up lump of barmy froth, Or clumsy chilblain'd judgment."

reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Planet's reflections on the arrogant Old Brabant are clearly directed against Jonson.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Upon that puft-up lump of barmy froth, Or clumsy chilblain'd judgment."

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Planet's reflections on the arrogant Old Brabant are clearly directed against Jonson.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

tracedverbUS /treɪst/

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Upon that puft-up lump of barmy froth, Or clumsy chilblain'd judgment."

visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

Warner'snounUS /ˈwɔːrnərz/

possessive form of “warner” — United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading 154) printed a letter of Marston to Henslowe; but, as "the whole letter is manifestly a forgery, having been first traced in pencil, the marks of which are in places still visible" (Warner's _Catalogue of Dulwich Manuscripts and Muniments_, p.

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