Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

(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 He declares himself all the more ashamed of, and vexed by, this, as his own family were allied by close private ties with the English nation.

related by common characteristics or ancestry

From this reading He declares himself all the more ashamed of, and vexed by, this, as his own family were allied by close private ties with the English nation.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Men--he observes--who make bold to sit in judgment upon their judges, are never faithful and obedient to them.

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From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Men--he observes--who make bold to sit in judgment upon their judges, are never faithful and obedient to them.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading He declares himself all the more ashamed of, and vexed by, this, as his own family were allied by close private ties with the English nation.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

the past participle of “be”

From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

third-person singular of “bespeak” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

fearless and daring

From this reading Men--he observes--who make bold to sit in judgment upon their judges, are never faithful and obedient to them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He declares himself all the more ashamed of, and vexed by, this, as his own family were allied by close private ties with the English nation.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading He declares himself all the more ashamed of, and vexed by, this, as his own family were allied by close private ties with the English nation.

the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

gotten under control

From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading He declares himself all the more ashamed of, and vexed by, this, as his own family were allied by close private ties with the English nation.

plural of “disguise” — an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading He declares himself all the more ashamed of, and vexed by, this, as his own family were allied by close private ties with the English nation.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication

From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

third-person singular of “expound” — add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Men--he observes--who make bold to sit in judgment upon their judges, are never faithful and obedient to them.

a social unit living together

From this reading He declares himself all the more ashamed of, and vexed by, this, as his own family were allied by close private ties with the English nation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Men--he observes--who make bold to sit in judgment upon their judges, are never faithful and obedient to them.

not accessible to view

From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He declares himself all the more ashamed of, and vexed by, this, as his own family were allied by close private ties with the English nation.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

capable of being imagined

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

of great significance or value

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Men--he observes--who make bold to sit in judgment upon their judges, are never faithful and obedient to them.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges

From this reading Men--he observes--who make bold to sit in judgment upon their judges, are never faithful and obedient to them.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Men--he observes--who make bold to sit in judgment upon their judges, are never faithful and obedient to them.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

engage in

From this reading Men--he observes--who make bold to sit in judgment upon their judges, are never faithful and obedient to them.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

hide under a false appearance

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

the force of workers available

From this reading Men--he observes--who make bold to sit in judgment upon their judges, are never faithful and obedient to them.

an incorrect conception

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

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From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He declares himself all the more ashamed of, and vexed by, this, as his own family were allied by close private ties with the English nation.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

as follows

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He declares himself all the more ashamed of, and vexed by, this, as his own family were allied by close private ties with the English nation.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Men--he observes--who make bold to sit in judgment upon their judges, are never faithful and obedient to them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

From this reading Men--he observes--who make bold to sit in judgment upon their judges, are never faithful and obedient to them.

third-person singular of “observe” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Men--he observes--who make bold to sit in judgment upon their judges, are never faithful and obedient to them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He declares himself all the more ashamed of, and vexed by, this, as his own family were allied by close private ties with the English nation.

and nothing more

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He declares himself all the more ashamed of, and vexed by, this, as his own family were allied by close private ties with the English nation.

tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading He declares himself all the more ashamed of, and vexed by, this, as his own family were allied by close private ties with the English nation.

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From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

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From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

be seated

From this reading Men--he observes--who make bold to sit in judgment upon their judges, are never faithful and obedient to them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Men--he observes--who make bold to sit in judgment upon their judges, are never faithful and obedient to them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Men--he observes--who make bold to sit in judgment upon their judges, are never faithful and obedient to them.

of or relating to or concerning theology

From this reading An attempt has been made to show [6] that in Montaigne's 'Apologie de Raymond Sebond,' in which he expounds his theological opinions in the most explicit manner, a hidden attack is contained upon the Church.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He declares himself all the more ashamed of, and vexed by, this, as his own family were allied by close private ties with the English nation.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading He declares himself all the more ashamed of, and vexed by, this, as his own family were allied by close private ties with the English nation.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Men--he observes--who make bold to sit in judgment upon their judges, are never faithful and obedient to them.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Men--he observes--who make bold to sit in judgment upon their judges, are never faithful and obedient to them.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading He declares himself all the more ashamed of, and vexed by, this, as his own family were allied by close private ties with the English nation.

a message informing of danger

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He declares himself all the more ashamed of, and vexed by, this, as his own family were allied by close private ties with the English nation.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading As a warning example he points to England, which, since his birth, had already three or four times changed its laws, not only in matters political, in which constancy is not insisted upon, but in the most important matter imaginable--namely, in religion.

which person or people

From this reading Men--he observes--who make bold to sit in judgment upon their judges, are never faithful and obedient to them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He declares himself all the more ashamed of, and vexed by, this, as his own family were allied by close private ties with the English nation.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading But it bespeaks an utter misconception of the character of this writer to hold him capable of such perfidious craftiness; for he calls it 'a cowardly and servile humour if a man disguises and hides his thoughts under a mask, not daring to let himself be seen under his true aspect.'