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From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
(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 Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The greatness of an estate, in bulk and territory, doth fall under measure; and the greatness of finances and revenue doth fall under computation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The greatness of an estate, in bulk and territory, doth fall under measure; and the greatness of finances and revenue doth fall under computation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
any thing at all
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading So are there states great in territory, and yet not apt to enlarge or command; and some that have but a small dimension of stem, and yet apt to be the foundations of great monarchies.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So are there states great in territory, and yet not apt to enlarge or command; and some that have but a small dimension of stem, and yet apt to be the foundations of great monarchies.
armoriesnounUS /ˈɑːrməriz/
plural of “armory” — a collection of resources
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
arsenalsnounUS /ˈɑːrsənəlz/
plural of “arsenal” — all the weapons and equipment that a country has
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So are there states great in territory, and yet not apt to enlarge or command; and some that have but a small dimension of stem, and yet apt to be the foundations of great monarchies.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The greatness of an estate, in bulk and territory, doth fall under measure; and the greatness of finances and revenue doth fall under computation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
chariotsnounUS /ˈtʃeriəts/
plural of “chariot” — a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading So are there states great in territory, and yet not apt to enlarge or command; and some that have but a small dimension of stem, and yet apt to be the foundations of great monarchies.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
computationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpjəˈteɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading The greatness of an estate, in bulk and territory, doth fall under measure; and the greatness of finances and revenue doth fall under computation.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
dimensionnounUS /dɪˈmenʃən/
the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading So are there states great in territory, and yet not apt to enlarge or command; and some that have but a small dimension of stem, and yet apt to be the foundations of great monarchies.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading The greatness of an estate, in bulk and territory, doth fall under measure; and the greatness of finances and revenue doth fall under computation.
elephantsnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
enlargeverbUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒ/
make larger
From this reading So are there states great in territory, and yet not apt to enlarge or command; and some that have but a small dimension of stem, and yet apt to be the foundations of great monarchies.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The greatness of an estate, in bulk and territory, doth fall under measure; and the greatness of finances and revenue doth fall under computation.
apart from; not including
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The greatness of an estate, in bulk and territory, doth fall under measure; and the greatness of finances and revenue doth fall under computation.
financesnounUS /fɪˈnænsɪz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading The greatness of an estate, in bulk and territory, doth fall under measure; and the greatness of finances and revenue doth fall under computation.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading So are there states great in territory, and yet not apt to enlarge or command; and some that have but a small dimension of stem, and yet apt to be the foundations of great monarchies.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
grainsnounUS /ɡreɪnz/
plural of “grain” — a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading The greatness of an estate, in bulk and territory, doth fall under measure; and the greatness of finances and revenue doth fall under computation.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So are there states great in territory, and yet not apt to enlarge or command; and some that have but a small dimension of stem, and yet apt to be the foundations of great monarchies.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The greatness of an estate, in bulk and territory, doth fall under measure; and the greatness of finances and revenue doth fall under computation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
kernelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
lion'snounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
possessive form of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The greatness of an estate, in bulk and territory, doth fall under measure; and the greatness of finances and revenue doth fall under computation.
monarchiesnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrkiz/
plural of “monarchy” — an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
From this reading So are there states great in territory, and yet not apt to enlarge or command; and some that have but a small dimension of stem, and yet apt to be the foundations of great monarchies.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
mustard-seed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
mustersnounUS /ˈmʌstərz/
plural of “muster” — a gathering of military personnel for duty
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
nutnounUS /nʌt/
usually large hard-shelled seed
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The greatness of an estate, in bulk and territory, doth fall under measure; and the greatness of finances and revenue doth fall under computation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
ordnancenounUS /ˈɔːrdnəns/
military supplies
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading The greatness of an estate, in bulk and territory, doth fall under measure; and the greatness of finances and revenue doth fall under computation.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So are there states great in territory, and yet not apt to enlarge or command; and some that have but a small dimension of stem, and yet apt to be the foundations of great monarchies.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So are there states great in territory, and yet not apt to enlarge or command; and some that have but a small dimension of stem, and yet apt to be the foundations of great monarchies.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So are there states great in territory, and yet not apt to enlarge or command; and some that have but a small dimension of stem, and yet apt to be the foundations of great monarchies.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading So are there states great in territory, and yet not apt to enlarge or command; and some that have but a small dimension of stem, and yet apt to be the foundations of great monarchies.
stemnounUS /stem/
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading So are there states great in territory, and yet not apt to enlarge or command; and some that have but a small dimension of stem, and yet apt to be the foundations of great monarchies.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
dependable
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The greatness of an estate, in bulk and territory, doth fall under measure; and the greatness of finances and revenue doth fall under computation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So are there states great in territory, and yet not apt to enlarge or command; and some that have but a small dimension of stem, and yet apt to be the foundations of great monarchies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The greatness of an estate, in bulk and territory, doth fall under measure; and the greatness of finances and revenue doth fall under computation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The greatness of an estate, in bulk and territory, doth fall under measure; and the greatness of finances and revenue doth fall under computation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
valuationnounUS /væljuːˈeɪʃən/
an appraisal of the value of something
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
WalledverbUS /wɔːld/
past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading Walled towns, stored arsenals and armories, goodly races of horse, chariots of war, elephants, ordnance, artillery, and the like; all this is but a sheep in a lion’s skin, except the breed and disposition of the people be stout and warlike.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The kingdom of heaven is compared, not to any great kernel, or nut, but to a grain of mustard-seed;[327] which is one of the least grains, but hath in it a property and spirit hastily to get up and spread.
but in spite of that
From this reading The population may appear by musters, and the number and greatness of cities and towns by cards and maps; but yet there is not anything amongst civil affairs more subject to error than the right valuation and true judgment concerning the power and forces of an estate.
