5
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From this reading 5;—“_Embleme_ deduceth conceptions intellectuall to images sensible, and that which is sensible more forcibly strikes the memory, and is more easily imprinted than that which is intellectual.”
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
acceptationnoun
acceptance as true or valid
From this reading WHAT Emblems are, in the general acceptation of the word in modern times, is well set forth in Cotgrave’s _Dictionary_, Art.
AdvancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading Though less terse and clear than either of these, we may also take Bacon’s description, in his _Advancement of Learning_, bk. v. chap.
in addition
From this reading Though less terse and clear than either of these, we may also take Bacon’s description, in his _Advancement of Learning_, bk. v. chap.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHAT Emblems are, in the general acceptation of the word in modern times, is well set forth in Cotgrave’s _Dictionary_, Art.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading WHAT Emblems are, in the general acceptation of the word in modern times, is well set forth in Cotgrave’s _Dictionary_, Art.
Bacon'snounUS /ˈbeɪkənz/
possessive form of “bacon” — back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading Though less terse and clear than either of these, we may also take Bacon’s description, in his _Advancement of Learning_, bk. v. chap.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading By many writers of Emblem books, perhaps by the majority in their practice if not in their theories, there is very little difference of meaning observed between Symbols and Emblems.
bknoun
a radioactive transuranic element; discovered by bombarding americium with helium
From this reading Though less terse and clear than either of these, we may also take Bacon’s description, in his _Advancement of Learning_, bk. v. chap.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading By many writers of Emblem books, perhaps by the majority in their practice if not in their theories, there is very little difference of meaning observed between Symbols and Emblems.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
a boy or man
From this reading Though less terse and clear than either of these, we may also take Bacon’s description, in his _Advancement of Learning_, bk. v. chap.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Though less terse and clear than either of these, we may also take Bacon’s description, in his _Advancement of Learning_, bk. v. chap.
conceitnounUS /kənˈsiːt/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
conceptionsnounUS /kənˈsepʃənz/
plural of “conception” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading 5;—“_Embleme_ deduceth conceptions intellectuall to images sensible, and that which is sensible more forcibly strikes the memory, and is more easily imprinted than that which is intellectual.”
Cotgrave's
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From this reading WHAT Emblems are, in the general acceptation of the word in modern times, is well set forth in Cotgrave’s _Dictionary_, Art.
deduceth
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From this reading 5;—“_Embleme_ deduceth conceptions intellectuall to images sensible, and that which is sensible more forcibly strikes the memory, and is more easily imprinted than that which is intellectual.”
definesverbUS /dɪˈfaɪnz/
third-person singular of “define” — determine the essential quality of
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Though less terse and clear than either of these, we may also take Bacon’s description, in his _Advancement of Learning_, bk. v. chap.
DictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading WHAT Emblems are, in the general acceptation of the word in modern times, is well set forth in Cotgrave’s _Dictionary_, Art.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading By many writers of Emblem books, perhaps by the majority in their practice if not in their theories, there is very little difference of meaning observed between Symbols and Emblems.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading 5;—“_Embleme_ deduceth conceptions intellectuall to images sensible, and that which is sensible more forcibly strikes the memory, and is more easily imprinted than that which is intellectual.”
one or the other of two
From this reading Though less terse and clear than either of these, we may also take Bacon’s description, in his _Advancement of Learning_, bk. v. chap.
emblemnounUS /ˈembləm/
special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
EMBLEMA
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From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
Embleme
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From this reading 5;—“_Embleme_ deduceth conceptions intellectuall to images sensible, and that which is sensible more forcibly strikes the memory, and is more easily imprinted than that which is intellectual.”
EmblemsnounUS /ˈembləmz/
plural of “emblem” — special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading WHAT Emblems are, in the general acceptation of the word in modern times, is well set forth in Cotgrave’s _Dictionary_, Art.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading 5;—“_Embleme_ deduceth conceptions intellectuall to images sensible, and that which is sensible more forcibly strikes the memory, and is more easily imprinted than that which is intellectual.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading WHAT Emblems are, in the general acceptation of the word in modern times, is well set forth in Cotgrave’s _Dictionary_, Art.
Francis
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From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading WHAT Emblems are, in the general acceptation of the word in modern times, is well set forth in Cotgrave’s _Dictionary_, Art.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though less terse and clear than either of these, we may also take Bacon’s description, in his _Advancement of Learning_, bk. v. chap.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading By many writers of Emblem books, perhaps by the majority in their practice if not in their theories, there is very little difference of meaning observed between Symbols and Emblems.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading 5;—“_Embleme_ deduceth conceptions intellectuall to images sensible, and that which is sensible more forcibly strikes the memory, and is more easily imprinted than that which is intellectual.”
imprintedverbUS /ˌɪmˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “imprint” — establish or impress firmly in the mind
From this reading 5;—“_Embleme_ deduceth conceptions intellectuall to images sensible, and that which is sensible more forcibly strikes the memory, and is more easily imprinted than that which is intellectual.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT Emblems are, in the general acceptation of the word in modern times, is well set forth in Cotgrave’s _Dictionary_, Art.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading 5;—“_Embleme_ deduceth conceptions intellectuall to images sensible, and that which is sensible more forcibly strikes the memory, and is more easily imprinted than that which is intellectual.”
intellectuall
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From this reading 5;—“_Embleme_ deduceth conceptions intellectuall to images sensible, and that which is sensible more forcibly strikes the memory, and is more easily imprinted than that which is intellectual.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT Emblems are, in the general acceptation of the word in modern times, is well set forth in Cotgrave’s _Dictionary_, Art.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Though less terse and clear than either of these, we may also take Bacon’s description, in his _Advancement of Learning_, bk. v. chap.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Though less terse and clear than either of these, we may also take Bacon’s description, in his _Advancement of Learning_, bk. v. chap.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By many writers of Emblem books, perhaps by the majority in their practice if not in their theories, there is very little difference of meaning observed between Symbols and Emblems.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading By many writers of Emblem books, perhaps by the majority in their practice if not in their theories, there is very little difference of meaning observed between Symbols and Emblems.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading By many writers of Emblem books, perhaps by the majority in their practice if not in their theories, there is very little difference of meaning observed between Symbols and Emblems.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Though less terse and clear than either of these, we may also take Bacon’s description, in his _Advancement of Learning_, bk. v. chap.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading By many writers of Emblem books, perhaps by the majority in their practice if not in their theories, there is very little difference of meaning observed between Symbols and Emblems.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading 5;—“_Embleme_ deduceth conceptions intellectuall to images sensible, and that which is sensible more forcibly strikes the memory, and is more easily imprinted than that which is intellectual.”
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading WHAT Emblems are, in the general acceptation of the word in modern times, is well set forth in Cotgrave’s _Dictionary_, Art.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 5;—“_Embleme_ deduceth conceptions intellectuall to images sensible, and that which is sensible more forcibly strikes the memory, and is more easily imprinted than that which is intellectual.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By many writers of Emblem books, perhaps by the majority in their practice if not in their theories, there is very little difference of meaning observed between Symbols and Emblems.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading By many writers of Emblem books, perhaps by the majority in their practice if not in their theories, there is very little difference of meaning observed between Symbols and Emblems.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT Emblems are, in the general acceptation of the word in modern times, is well set forth in Cotgrave’s _Dictionary_, Art.
ParablenounUS /ˈperəbəl/
a short moral story (often with animal characters)
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
by chance
From this reading By many writers of Emblem books, perhaps by the majority in their practice if not in their theories, there is very little difference of meaning observed between Symbols and Emblems.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
pithilyadverb
in a pithy sententious manner
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
posie
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From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading By many writers of Emblem books, perhaps by the majority in their practice if not in their theories, there is very little difference of meaning observed between Symbols and Emblems.
Quarles
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From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading 5;—“_Embleme_ deduceth conceptions intellectuall to images sensible, and that which is sensible more forcibly strikes the memory, and is more easily imprinted than that which is intellectual.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading WHAT Emblems are, in the general acceptation of the word in modern times, is well set forth in Cotgrave’s _Dictionary_, Art.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
marked by absence of sound
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading 5;—“_Embleme_ deduceth conceptions intellectuall to images sensible, and that which is sensible more forcibly strikes the memory, and is more easily imprinted than that which is intellectual.”
SymbolsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/
plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading By many writers of Emblem books, perhaps by the majority in their practice if not in their theories, there is very little difference of meaning observed between Symbols and Emblems.
carry out
From this reading Though less terse and clear than either of these, we may also take Bacon’s description, in his _Advancement of Learning_, bk. v. chap.
terseadjectiveUS /tɜːrs/
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
From this reading Though less terse and clear than either of these, we may also take Bacon’s description, in his _Advancement of Learning_, bk. v. chap.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Though less terse and clear than either of these, we may also take Bacon’s description, in his _Advancement of Learning_, bk. v. chap.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 5;—“_Embleme_ deduceth conceptions intellectuall to images sensible, and that which is sensible more forcibly strikes the memory, and is more easily imprinted than that which is intellectual.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT Emblems are, in the general acceptation of the word in modern times, is well set forth in Cotgrave’s _Dictionary_, Art.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By many writers of Emblem books, perhaps by the majority in their practice if not in their theories, there is very little difference of meaning observed between Symbols and Emblems.
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 By many writers of Emblem books, perhaps by the majority in their practice if not in their theories, there is very little difference of meaning observed between Symbols and Emblems.
in or at that place or location
From this reading By many writers of Emblem books, perhaps by the majority in their practice if not in their theories, there is very little difference of meaning observed between Symbols and Emblems.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Though less terse and clear than either of these, we may also take Bacon’s description, in his _Advancement of Learning_, bk. v. chap.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though less terse and clear than either of these, we may also take Bacon’s description, in his _Advancement of Learning_, bk. v. chap.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading WHAT Emblems are, in the general acceptation of the word in modern times, is well set forth in Cotgrave’s _Dictionary_, Art.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading Though less terse and clear than either of these, we may also take Bacon’s description, in his _Advancement of Learning_, bk. v. chap.
precisely as stated
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Though less terse and clear than either of these, we may also take Bacon’s description, in his _Advancement of Learning_, bk. v. chap.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading WHAT Emblems are, in the general acceptation of the word in modern times, is well set forth in Cotgrave’s _Dictionary_, Art.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT Emblems are, in the general acceptation of the word in modern times, is well set forth in Cotgrave’s _Dictionary_, Art.
at the time that
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
in or at the place that
From this reading EMBLEMA, where he defines an emblem to be, “a picture and short posie, expressing some particular conceit;” and very pithily by Francis Quarles, when he says,—“an Emblem is but a silent Parable.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 5;—“_Embleme_ deduceth conceptions intellectuall to images sensible, and that which is sensible more forcibly strikes the memory, and is more easily imprinted than that which is intellectual.”
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading WHAT Emblems are, in the general acceptation of the word in modern times, is well set forth in Cotgrave’s _Dictionary_, Art.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading By many writers of Emblem books, perhaps by the majority in their practice if not in their theories, there is very little difference of meaning observed between Symbols and Emblems.
