1682
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From this reading This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At this point, however, we shall take a short course; and, to use a vulgar phrase, shall endeavor to "kill two birds with one stone."
aberrationsnounUS /ˌæbərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aberration” — a state or condition markedly different from the norm
From this reading Never in any instance were these aberrations of the fathers more vividly exemplified than in their theories upon the Pagan Oracles.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading On behalf of God, they were determined to be wiser than God; and, in demonstration of scriptural power, to advance doctrines which the Scriptures had nowhere warranted.
in the past
From this reading This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
AmsterdamnounUS /ˈæmstərdæm/
an industrial center and the nominal capital of the Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum
From this reading This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On behalf of God, they were determined to be wiser than God; and, in demonstration of scriptural power, to advance doctrines which the Scriptures had nowhere warranted.
Antonii
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From this reading This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Never in any instance were these aberrations of the fathers more vividly exemplified than in their theories upon the Pagan Oracles.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this point, however, we shall take a short course; and, to use a vulgar phrase, shall endeavor to "kill two birds with one stone."
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On behalf of God, they were determined to be wiser than God; and, in demonstration of scriptural power, to advance doctrines which the Scriptures had nowhere warranted.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading On behalf of God, they were determined to be wiser than God; and, in demonstration of scriptural power, to advance doctrines which the Scriptures had nowhere warranted.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading At this point, however, we shall take a short course; and, to use a vulgar phrase, shall endeavor to "kill two birds with one stone."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading At this point, however, we shall take a short course; and, to use a vulgar phrase, shall endeavor to "kill two birds with one stone."
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading On behalf of God, they were determined to be wiser than God; and, in demonstration of scriptural power, to advance doctrines which the Scriptures had nowhere warranted.
characterized by great determination
From this reading On behalf of God, they were determined to be wiser than God; and, in demonstration of scriptural power, to advance doctrines which the Scriptures had nowhere warranted.
Dissertationes
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From this reading This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading On behalf of God, they were determined to be wiser than God; and, in demonstration of scriptural power, to advance doctrines which the Scriptures had nowhere warranted.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading At this point, however, we shall take a short course; and, to use a vulgar phrase, shall endeavor to "kill two birds with one stone."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
erroneousadjectiveUS /eˈroʊniəs/
containing or characterized by error
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
Ethnicorum
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From this reading This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
exemplifiedverbUS /ɪɡˈzempləfaɪd/
inflected form of “exemplify” — be characteristic of
From this reading Never in any instance were these aberrations of the fathers more vividly exemplified than in their theories upon the Pagan Oracles.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Never in any instance were these aberrations of the fathers more vividly exemplified than in their theories upon the Pagan Oracles.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading On behalf of God, they were determined to be wiser than God; and, in demonstration of scriptural power, to advance doctrines which the Scriptures had nowhere warranted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On behalf of God, they were determined to be wiser than God; and, in demonstration of scriptural power, to advance doctrines which the Scriptures had nowhere warranted.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At this point, however, we shall take a short course; and, to use a vulgar phrase, shall endeavor to "kill two birds with one stone."
ten 10s
From this reading This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never in any instance were these aberrations of the fathers more vividly exemplified than in their theories upon the Pagan Oracles.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Never in any instance were these aberrations of the fathers more vividly exemplified than in their theories upon the Pagan Oracles.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading At this point, however, we shall take a short course; and, to use a vulgar phrase, shall endeavor to "kill two birds with one stone."
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 This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Never in any instance were these aberrations of the fathers more vividly exemplified than in their theories upon the Pagan Oracles.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never in any instance were these aberrations of the fathers more vividly exemplified than in their theories upon the Pagan Oracles.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading On behalf of God, they were determined to be wiser than God; and, in demonstration of scriptural power, to advance doctrines which the Scriptures had nowhere warranted.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Never in any instance were these aberrations of the fathers more vividly exemplified than in their theories upon the Pagan Oracles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On behalf of God, they were determined to be wiser than God; and, in demonstration of scriptural power, to advance doctrines which the Scriptures had nowhere warranted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At this point, however, we shall take a short course; and, to use a vulgar phrase, shall endeavor to "kill two birds with one stone."
OraclesnounUS /ˈɔːrəkəlz/
plural of “oracle” — an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading Never in any instance were these aberrations of the fathers more vividly exemplified than in their theories upon the Pagan Oracles.
Oraculis
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From this reading This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
PagannounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading Never in any instance were these aberrations of the fathers more vividly exemplified than in their theories upon the Pagan Oracles.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading At this point, however, we shall take a short course; and, to use a vulgar phrase, shall endeavor to "kill two birds with one stone."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading At this point, however, we shall take a short course; and, to use a vulgar phrase, shall endeavor to "kill two birds with one stone."
possession of controlling influence
From this reading On behalf of God, they were determined to be wiser than God; and, in demonstration of scriptural power, to advance doctrines which the Scriptures had nowhere warranted.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
scripturaladjectiveUS /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/
of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
From this reading On behalf of God, they were determined to be wiser than God; and, in demonstration of scriptural power, to advance doctrines which the Scriptures had nowhere warranted.
ScripturesnounUS /ˈskrɪptʃərz/
plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading On behalf of God, they were determined to be wiser than God; and, in demonstration of scriptural power, to advance doctrines which the Scriptures had nowhere warranted.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading At this point, however, we shall take a short course; and, to use a vulgar phrase, shall endeavor to "kill two birds with one stone."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading At this point, however, we shall take a short course; and, to use a vulgar phrase, shall endeavor to "kill two birds with one stone."
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading At this point, however, we shall take a short course; and, to use a vulgar phrase, shall endeavor to "kill two birds with one stone."
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
carry out
From this reading At this point, however, we shall take a short course; and, to use a vulgar phrase, shall endeavor to "kill two birds with one stone."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Never in any instance were these aberrations of the fathers more vividly exemplified than in their theories upon the Pagan Oracles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Never in any instance were these aberrations of the fathers more vividly exemplified than in their theories upon the Pagan Oracles.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Never in any instance were these aberrations of the fathers more vividly exemplified than in their theories upon the Pagan Oracles.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Never in any instance were these aberrations of the fathers more vividly exemplified than in their theories upon the Pagan Oracles.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading It happens that the earliest book in our modern European literature, which has subsequently obtained a station of authority on the subject of the ancient Oracles, applied itself entirely to the erroneous theory of the fathers.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Never in any instance were these aberrations of the fathers more vividly exemplified than in their theories upon the Pagan Oracles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On behalf of God, they were determined to be wiser than God; and, in demonstration of scriptural power, to advance doctrines which the Scriptures had nowhere warranted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this point, however, we shall take a short course; and, to use a vulgar phrase, shall endeavor to "kill two birds with one stone."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On behalf of God, they were determined to be wiser than God; and, in demonstration of scriptural power, to advance doctrines which the Scriptures had nowhere warranted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At this point, however, we shall take a short course; and, to use a vulgar phrase, shall endeavor to "kill two birds with one stone."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Never in any instance were these aberrations of the fathers more vividly exemplified than in their theories upon the Pagan Oracles.
the act of using
From this reading At this point, however, we shall take a short course; and, to use a vulgar phrase, shall endeavor to "kill two birds with one stone."
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading Never in any instance were these aberrations of the fathers more vividly exemplified than in their theories upon the Pagan Oracles.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading At this point, however, we shall take a short course; and, to use a vulgar phrase, shall endeavor to "kill two birds with one stone."
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading On behalf of God, they were determined to be wiser than God; and, in demonstration of scriptural power, to advance doctrines which the Scriptures had nowhere warranted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At this point, however, we shall take a short course; and, to use a vulgar phrase, shall endeavor to "kill two birds with one stone."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Never in any instance were these aberrations of the fathers more vividly exemplified than in their theories upon the Pagan Oracles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On behalf of God, they were determined to be wiser than God; and, in demonstration of scriptural power, to advance doctrines which the Scriptures had nowhere warranted.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading On behalf of God, they were determined to be wiser than God; and, in demonstration of scriptural power, to advance doctrines which the Scriptures had nowhere warranted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At this point, however, we shall take a short course; and, to use a vulgar phrase, shall endeavor to "kill two birds with one stone."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
a late time of life
From this reading This is the celebrated _Antonii Van Dale, "De Ethnicorum Oraculis Dissertationes_," which was published at Amsterdam _at least_ as early as the year 1682; that is, one hundred and sixty years ago.
