used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And that these are an Earth to others, more imperceptible ones; in the same manner as every one of us appears to be a great World to these little People.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading That we in our turns, are likewise Worlds to certain other Animals, incomparably less than our selves, such as Nits, Lice, Hand-worms, &c.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
DiscoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
DiseasesnounUS /dɪˈziːzəz/
plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
DispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading And that these are an Earth to others, more imperceptible ones; in the same manner as every one of us appears to be a great World to these little People.
EntreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And that these are an Earth to others, more imperceptible ones; in the same manner as every one of us appears to be a great World to these little People.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
Hand-worms
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From this reading That we in our turns, are likewise Worlds to certain other Animals, incomparably less than our selves, such as Nits, Lice, Hand-worms, &c.
only a very short time before
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
I'll
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From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
imitatedverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪd/
past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
imperceptibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbəl/
impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
From this reading And that these are an Earth to others, more imperceptible ones; in the same manner as every one of us appears to be a great World to these little People.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
incomparablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpərəbli/
in an incomparable manner or to an incomparable degree
From this reading That we in our turns, are likewise Worlds to certain other Animals, incomparably less than our selves, such as Nits, Lice, Hand-worms, &c.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
interwovenadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈwoʊvən/
linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
LandlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
immediately past
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading That we in our turns, are likewise Worlds to certain other Animals, incomparably less than our selves, such as Nits, Lice, Hand-worms, &c.
LicenounUS /laɪs/
plural of “louse” — wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals
From this reading That we in our turns, are likewise Worlds to certain other Animals, incomparably less than our selves, such as Nits, Lice, Hand-worms, &c.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
in like or similar manner
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
engage in
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And that these are an Earth to others, more imperceptible ones; in the same manner as every one of us appears to be a great World to these little People.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And that these are an Earth to others, more imperceptible ones; in the same manner as every one of us appears to be a great World to these little People.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
Nits
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From this reading That we in our turns, are likewise Worlds to certain other Animals, incomparably less than our selves, such as Nits, Lice, Hand-worms, &c.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/
force somebody to do something
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And that these are an Earth to others, more imperceptible ones; in the same manner as every one of us appears to be a great World to these little People.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And that these are an Earth to others, more imperceptible ones; in the same manner as every one of us appears to be a great World to these little People.
and nothing more
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
others
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From this reading And that these are an Earth to others, more imperceptible ones; in the same manner as every one of us appears to be a great World to these little People.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading And that these are an Earth to others, more imperceptible ones; in the same manner as every one of us appears to be a great World to these little People.
PeoplesnounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
PhilosophersnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
established beyond doubt
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
reciprocallyadverb
(often followed by “for”) in exchange or in reciprocation
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
Identical; not different.
From this reading And that these are an Earth to others, more imperceptible ones; in the same manner as every one of us appears to be a great World to these little People.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
selvesnounUS /selvz/
plural of “self” — your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading That we in our turns, are likewise Worlds to certain other Animals, incomparably less than our selves, such as Nits, Lice, Hand-worms, &c.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
spake
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From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
express in words
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That we in our turns, are likewise Worlds to certain other Animals, incomparably less than our selves, such as Nits, Lice, Hand-worms, &c.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And that these are an Earth to others, more imperceptible ones; in the same manner as every one of us appears to be a great World to these little People.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
TownsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
TreatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
a source of difficulty
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
make an effort or attempt
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading That we in our turns, are likewise Worlds to certain other Animals, incomparably less than our selves, such as Nits, Lice, Hand-worms, &c.
UniversenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And that these are an Earth to others, more imperceptible ones; in the same manner as every one of us appears to be a great World to these little People.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
wherein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
which person or people
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
wittilyadverbUS /ˈwɪtəli/
in a witty manner
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
WorldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Of the little Animals that make up our Life, and likewise cause our Diseases; and of the Disposition of the Towns in the Moon._ During all this Discourse, I made Signs to my Landlord, that he would try if he could oblige the Philosophers to fall upon some head of the Science which they professed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He was too much my Friend, not to start an Occasion upon the Spot: But not to trouble the Reader with the Discourse and Entreaties that were previous to the Treaty, wherein Jest and Earnest were so wittily interwoven, that it can hardly be imitated; I'll only tell you that the Doctor, who came last, after many things, spake as follows:
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It remains to be proved, that there are infinite Worlds, in an infinite World: Fancy to your self then the Universe as a great Animal; and that the Stars, which are Worlds, are in this great Animal, as other great Animals that serve reciprocally for Worlds to other Peoples; such as we, our Horses, &c.
