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The Works of William Shakespeare — Vol. 7

Chapter XXVI

Chapter 26 of The Works of William Shakespeare — Vol. 7 is here in full — 501 sentences across 101 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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V.

3.

3, 4.

Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

But this explanation introduces a fresh difficulty.

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The Works of William Shakespeare — Vol. 7

Chapter XXVI

Chapter 26 of The Works of William Shakespeare — Vol. 7 is here in full — 501 sentences across 101 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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V.

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3, 4.

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Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

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But this explanation introduces a fresh difficulty.

/bʌt ðɪs ˌekspləˈneɪʃən ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz ə freʃ ˈdɪfəkəlti/

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beast noun US /biːst/

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading “Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.”

follows verb US /ˈfɑːloʊz/

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading “Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.”

inscription noun US /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading “Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.”

introduces verb US /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/

third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading “But this explanation introduces a fresh difficulty.”

prints noun US /prɪnts/

plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading “Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.”

Reads noun US /riːdz/

plural of “read” — something that is read

regards noun US /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading “Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.”

span noun US /spæn/

the complete duration of something

From this reading “Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.”

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different language adjective + noun

In this reading “Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.”

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3

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From this reading 3.

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From this reading 3, 4.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

beastnounUS /biːst/

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this explanation introduces a fresh difficulty.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

DEADadjectiveUS /ded/

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading But this explanation introduces a fresh difficulty.

doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

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

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading But this explanation introduces a fresh difficulty.

followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading But this explanation introduces a fresh difficulty.

hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/

an old form of “has”

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

introducesverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/

third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading But this explanation introduces a fresh difficulty.

ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/

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

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

linesnounUS /laɪnz/

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

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

liveverbUS /laɪv/

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

outstretch'd

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From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

printsnounUS /prɪnts/

plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

ReadsnounUS /riːdz/

plural of “read” — something that is read

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

spannounUS /spæn/

the complete duration of something

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

Staunton

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From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

TIMON

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From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

VnounUS /viː/

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading V.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Mr Staunton prints as follows: [_Reads._] _TIMON IS DEAD!--who hath outstretch'd his span,-- Some beast--read this; there does not live a man._ He regards these lines as the only part of the inscription which the soldier could read, the rest being in some different language.

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