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Chapter XXVI
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 -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.”
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.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
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.”
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.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.”
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.”
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From this reading 3.
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From this reading 3, 4.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this explanation introduces a fresh difficulty.
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.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
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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From this reading But this explanation introduces a fresh difficulty.
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.
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From this reading But this explanation introduces a fresh difficulty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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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From this reading But this explanation introduces a fresh difficulty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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From this reading But this explanation introduces a fresh difficulty.
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.
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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.
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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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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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From this reading V.
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.
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.
