Chapter X

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From this reading [Footnote 54: _Variation_.

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

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

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From this reading --------Thus it shall befall Him who to worth in woman over-trust_ing_ Lets her will rule.---- I also err'd in over much admir_ing_.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

in addition

From this reading --------Thus it shall befall Him who to worth in woman over-trust_ing_ Lets her will rule.---- I also err'd in over much admir_ing_.

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

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

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

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

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

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

become of; happen to

From this reading --------Thus it shall befall Him who to worth in woman over-trust_ing_ Lets her will rule.---- I also err'd in over much admir_ing_.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

plural of “contraction” — (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

characterized by musical dissonance; harmonically unresolved

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

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From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

being one more than ten

From this reading Milton frequently uses in his poems the hypermetrical or redundant line of eleven syllables.

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From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

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From this reading --------Thus it shall befall Him who to worth in woman over-trust_ing_ Lets her will rule.---- I also err'd in over much admir_ing_.

divisible by two

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

having a defect

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading [Footnote 54: _Variation_.

refrain from doing

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Milton frequently uses in his poems the hypermetrical or redundant line of eleven syllables.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading --------Thus it shall befall Him who to worth in woman over-trust_ing_ Lets her will rule.---- I also err'd in over much admir_ing_.

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From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

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

From this reading --------Thus it shall befall Him who to worth in woman over-trust_ing_ Lets her will rule.---- I also err'd in over much admir_ing_.

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

From this reading Milton frequently uses in his poems the hypermetrical or redundant line of eleven syllables.

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From this reading Milton frequently uses in his poems the hypermetrical or redundant line of eleven syllables.

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

From this reading --------Thus it shall befall Him who to worth in woman over-trust_ing_ Lets her will rule.---- I also err'd in over much admir_ing_.

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

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

a quantity that is added

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

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From this reading --------Thus it shall befall Him who to worth in woman over-trust_ing_ Lets her will rule.---- I also err'd in over much admir_ing_.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

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

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

plural of “let” — a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India

From this reading --------Thus it shall befall Him who to worth in woman over-trust_ing_ Lets her will rule.---- I also err'd in over much admir_ing_.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Milton frequently uses in his poems the hypermetrical or redundant line of eleven syllables.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

based on the meter as a standard of measurement

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading Milton frequently uses in his poems the hypermetrical or redundant line of eleven syllables.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading --------Thus it shall befall Him who to worth in woman over-trust_ing_ Lets her will rule.---- I also err'd in over much admir_ing_.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

not any; not one

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

come to pass

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Milton frequently uses in his poems the hypermetrical or redundant line of eleven syllables.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

above and across; more than

From this reading --------Thus it shall befall Him who to worth in woman over-trust_ing_ Lets her will rule.---- I also err'd in over much admir_ing_.

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From this reading --------Thus it shall befall Him who to worth in woman over-trust_ing_ Lets her will rule.---- I also err'd in over much admir_ing_.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

literature in metrical form

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading Milton frequently uses in his poems the hypermetrical or redundant line of eleven syllables.

(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

the quality of being valid and rigorous

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading --------Thus it shall befall Him who to worth in woman over-trust_ing_ Lets her will rule.---- I also err'd in over much admir_ing_.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading --------Thus it shall befall Him who to worth in woman over-trust_ing_ Lets her will rule.---- I also err'd in over much admir_ing_.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

plural of “syllable” — a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme

From this reading Milton frequently uses in his poems the hypermetrical or redundant line of eleven syllables.

plural of “termination” — a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

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

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

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

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

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

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading --------Thus it shall befall Him who to worth in woman over-trust_ing_ Lets her will rule.---- I also err'd in over much admir_ing_.

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

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.

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From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

unpleasant or disagreeable to the senses

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading Milton frequently uses in his poems the hypermetrical or redundant line of eleven syllables.

an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change

From this reading [Footnote 54: _Variation_.

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading Verses of this kind occur almost in every page; but though they are not unpleasing or dissonant, they ought not to be admitted into heroick poetry, since the narrow limits of our language allow us no other distinction of epick and tragick measures, than is afforded by the liberty of changing at will the terminations of the dramatick lines, and bringing them by that relaxation of metrical rigour nearer to prose.

which person or people

From this reading --------Thus it shall befall Him who to worth in woman over-trust_ing_ Lets her will rule.---- I also err'd in over much admir_ing_.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading --------Thus it shall befall Him who to worth in woman over-trust_ing_ Lets her will rule.---- I also err'd in over much admir_ing_.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading --------Thus it shall befall Him who to worth in woman over-trust_ing_ Lets her will rule.---- I also err'd in over much admir_ing_.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading --------Thus it shall befall Him who to worth in woman over-trust_ing_ Lets her will rule.---- I also err'd in over much admir_ing_.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet even these contractions increase the roughness of a language too rough already; and though in long poems they may be sometimes suffered, it never can be faulty to forbear them.