used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
accursedadjectiveUS /ˌæˈkɜːrst/
under a curse
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
Acosta
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From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
how long something has existed
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
avowedadjectiveUS /əˈvaʊd/
openly declared as such
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading When the barriers of religion had been broken down by the schism, a way was opened for every kind of impiety.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the barriers of religion had been broken down by the schism, a way was opened for every kind of impiety.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading When the barriers of religion had been broken down by the schism, a way was opened for every kind of impiety.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the barriers of religion had been broken down by the schism, a way was opened for every kind of impiety.
Cherbury
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From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
CockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
Deists
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From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When the barriers of religion had been broken down by the schism, a way was opened for every kind of impiety.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
epidemicnounUS /ˌepəˈdemɪk/
a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When the barriers of religion had been broken down by the schism, a way was opened for every kind of impiety.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
fanaticismnounUS /fəˈnætəsɪzəm/
excessive intolerance of opposing views
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the barriers of religion had been broken down by the schism, a way was opened for every kind of impiety.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
GrowthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the barriers of religion had been broken down by the schism, a way was opened for every kind of impiety.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
the state of being honored
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
impietynoun
unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god
From this reading When the barriers of religion had been broken down by the schism, a way was opened for every kind of impiety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
InfidelnounUS /ˈɪnfɪdel/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
InfidelitynounUS /ˌɪnfɪˈdelɪti/
the quality of being unfaithful
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading When the barriers of religion had been broken down by the schism, a way was opened for every kind of impiety.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
moralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
not any; not one
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When the barriers of religion had been broken down by the schism, a way was opened for every kind of impiety.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
Pagans
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From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
Pythagoreans
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From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
RebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading When the barriers of religion had been broken down by the schism, a way was opened for every kind of impiety.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
RestorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
Ritson
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From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
schismnounUS /ˈskɪzəm/
division of a group into opposing factions
From this reading When the barriers of religion had been broken down by the schism, a way was opened for every kind of impiety.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
Spinosa
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From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
successor's
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From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
believed likely
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
possessing sweep
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
thornsnounUS /θɔːrnz/
plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
Tryon
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From this reading _Infidelity.—Its Growth in England, and little Extent.—Pythagoreans.— Thomas Tryon.—Ritson.—Pagans.—A Cock sacrificed.—Thomas Taylor._ From Jew to Infidel—an easy transition, after the example of Acosta and Spinosa.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
valournoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the barriers of religion had been broken down by the schism, a way was opened for every kind of impiety.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When the barriers of religion had been broken down by the schism, a way was opened for every kind of impiety.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
at the time that
From this reading When the barriers of religion had been broken down by the schism, a way was opened for every kind of impiety.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the great Rebellion, a small party of the leaders were Deists; fanaticism was then the epidemic; they made no attempt to spread their principles, and were swept away at the Restoration, which, after it had destroyed rebellion and fanaticism, struck at the root of liberty and morals.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Infidelity was suspected to exist at the court of the accursed Elizabeth; it was avowed at her successor's by Lord Herbert of Cherbury; a man unfortunate in this deadly error, but otherwise, for his genius and valour and high feelings of honour, worthy to have lived in a happier age and country.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His brother was a religious poet, famous in his day: had they been Spaniards, the one would have been a hero, the other a saint; but the good seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it and choked it.
