Question

so far have i been from any care to grace my pages with modern decorations, that i have studiously endeavoured to collect examples and authorities from the writers before the restoration, whose works i regard as the wells of english undefiled, as the pure sources of genuine diction. - preface to a dictionary of the english language, samuel johnson. which word in the passage can help you determine the meaning of the word undefiled? what is the meaning of the word \decorations\ as it is used in the passage? what is the meaning of the word \studiously\? what is the meaning of the word \pure\?

Explanation:

The word "pure" can help determine the meaning of "undefiled" as they are related in connotation. The context shows the author values pre - restoration English works as sources of genuine diction, suggesting "undefiled" means untainted or pure. For "decorations", the context implies it's about adding modern elements to the pages. "Studiously" means with great care or diligence as the author is carefully collecting examples.

Answer:

1. The word "pure" can help determine the meaning of "undefiled".
2. "Decorations" means modern elements added to pages.
3. "Studiously" means with great care or diligence.