Chapter III

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

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

(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 Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

in addition

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

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

From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

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

From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

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From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

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

From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

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

From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

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

From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

for the reason that

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

speaking of yourself in superlatives

From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

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From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

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From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

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From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

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From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

carefully weighed

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

carry on a conversation

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

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From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

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From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

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From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

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From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

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

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

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From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

the quality of being honest

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

not in action or at work

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

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From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

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

From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

incapable of physical sensation

From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

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

From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

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From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

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From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

immediately past

From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

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From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

engage in

From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

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

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

the force of workers available

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

a gay feeling

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

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

From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

in an essential manner

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

not any; not one

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

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From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

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From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

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From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

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From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

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From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

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From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

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From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

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From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

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

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

a special situation

From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

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From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

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

From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

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

From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

past form of “trick” — deceive somebody

From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Such imbroydered bodies, tricked and trimmed in such boasting bravery, are they any thing else but as Marble Statues, dumbe, dull, and utterly insensible?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

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

From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

at the time that

From this reading Or if (perchaunce) they make an answere, when some question is demaunded of them; it were much better for them to be silent.

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

From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

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From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

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From this reading Therefore, that we may the more advisedly stand upon out owne guard, and to prevent the common proverbe, _That Women (in all things) make choyse of the woorst:_ I desire that this dayes last tale, which is to come from my selfe, may make us all wise.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Most true it is, that as there is a respect to be used in the action of other things; so, time and place are necessarily to be considered, and also whom we converse withall; because sometimes it happeneth, that a man or woman, intending (by a word of jest and merriment) to make another body blush or be ashamed: not knowing what strength of wit remaineth in the opposite, doe convert the same disgrace upon themselves.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading For defence of honest devise and conference among men and women, they would have the world to thinke, that it proceedeth but from simplicity and precise opinion, covering their owne folly with the name of honesty: as if there were no other honest woman, but shee that conferres onely with her Chamber-maide, Laundresse, or Kitchin-woman, as if nature had allowed them (in their owne idle conceite) no other kinde of talking.