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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
air
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
beauty
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From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
build
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From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
Building
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From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
builds
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From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
built
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From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
cold
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
committeth
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From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
consult
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From this reading Neither is it ill air only that maketh an ill seat, but ill ways, ill markets; and, if you will consult with Momus, ill neighbors.
cost
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From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
diversity
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
dwelt
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
environed
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
fabrics
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From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
fairnounUS /fair/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
finenounUS /fine/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
gathereth
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
goodly
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From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
ground
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
heat
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
higher
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
hills
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
house
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From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
HOUSES
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From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
ill
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From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
knap
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
Leave
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From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
likewise
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
live
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From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
looknounUS /look/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
maketh
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From this reading Neither is it ill air only that maketh an ill seat, but ill ways, ill markets; and, if you will consult with Momus, ill neighbors.
many
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
markets
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From this reading Neither is it ill air only that maketh an ill seat, but ill ways, ill markets; and, if you will consult with Momus, ill neighbors.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
Momus
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From this reading Neither is it ill air only that maketh an ill seat, but ill ways, ill markets; and, if you will consult with Momus, ill neighbors.
neighbors
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From this reading Neither is it ill air only that maketh an ill seat, but ill ways, ill markets; and, if you will consult with Momus, ill neighbors.
NeitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
only
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From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
palaces
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From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
pent
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
places
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
poets
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From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
preferred
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From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
prison
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From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
reckon
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
round
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
seat
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From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
seats
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
see
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
set
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
several
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
small
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From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
suddenlynounUS /ˈsuddenly/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
sun
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
troughs
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
unequal
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
uniformity
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From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
unwholesome
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
use
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From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
ways
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From this reading Neither is it ill air only that maketh an ill seat, but ill ways, ill markets; and, if you will consult with Momus, ill neighbors.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
whereby
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Neither is it ill air only that maketh an ill seat, but ill ways, ill markets; and, if you will consult with Momus, ill neighbors.
windnounUS /wind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
