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SUBSECT. II.—_Symptoms or Signs in the Mind_. _Fear_.] Arculanus in 9. Rhasis ad Almansor. cap. 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
Chapter 7 of The Anatomy of Melancholy is here in full — 841 sentences across 169 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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equally
From this reading “16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.”
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading “Rhasis ad Almansor. cap.”
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading “16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.”
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading “16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.”
only a very short time before
From this reading “16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.”
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading “II.—_Symptoms or Signs in the Mind_.”
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading “16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.”
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading “16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.”
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From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
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From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
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From this reading _Fear_.] Arculanus in 9.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Rhasis ad Almansor. cap.
equally
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
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From this reading Rhasis ad Almansor. cap.
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From this reading _Fear_.] Arculanus in 9.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Rhasis ad Almansor. cap.
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From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading _Fear_.] Arculanus in 9.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II.—_Symptoms or Signs in the Mind_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading II.—_Symptoms or Signs in the Mind_.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading II.—_Symptoms or Signs in the Mind_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading II.—_Symptoms or Signs in the Mind_.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
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From this reading Rhasis ad Almansor. cap.
only a very short time before
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading II.—_Symptoms or Signs in the Mind_.
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From this reading SUBSECT.
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading II.—_Symptoms or Signs in the Mind_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading II.—_Symptoms or Signs in the Mind_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 16. will have these symptoms to be infinite, as indeed they are, varying according to the parties, for scarce is there one of a thousand that dotes alike, [2472] Laurentius c.
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