used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
(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 _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
in addition
From this reading But because both in the one and the other, I doe not intend to swerve a jot from the Truth, and the necessitie of the present case in question, doth not onely require, but also command it, you must pardon what I am to say._
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
backe-bite
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From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
for the reason that
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading The one is, to speake somewhat in praise and commendation of my selfe: And the other, justly to blame and condemne other mens seeming estimation.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But because both in the one and the other, I doe not intend to swerve a jot from the Truth, and the necessitie of the present case in question, doth not onely require, but also command it, you must pardon what I am to say._
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But because both in the one and the other, I doe not intend to swerve a jot from the Truth, and the necessitie of the present case in question, doth not onely require, but also command it, you must pardon what I am to say._
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading But because both in the one and the other, I doe not intend to swerve a jot from the Truth, and the necessitie of the present case in question, doth not onely require, but also command it, you must pardon what I am to say._
commendationnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading The one is, to speake somewhat in praise and commendation of my selfe: And the other, justly to blame and condemne other mens seeming estimation.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
complaintsnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnts/
plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
condemne
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From this reading The one is, to speake somewhat in praise and commendation of my selfe: And the other, justly to blame and condemne other mens seeming estimation.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
continuall
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From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
emanating from God
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
doenounUS /doʊ/
the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading But because both in the one and the other, I doe not intend to swerve a jot from the Truth, and the necessitie of the present case in question, doth not onely require, but also command it, you must pardon what I am to say._
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading The one is, to speake somewhat in praise and commendation of my selfe: And the other, justly to blame and condemne other mens seeming estimation.
eternitie
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From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
furie
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From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
Gisippus
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From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
guiltie
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From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
hee
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From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
inducingnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsɪŋ/
act of bringing about a desired result
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading But because both in the one and the other, I doe not intend to swerve a jot from the Truth, and the necessitie of the present case in question, doth not onely require, but also command it, you must pardon what I am to say._
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
jotnounUS /dʒɑːt/
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading But because both in the one and the other, I doe not intend to swerve a jot from the Truth, and the necessitie of the present case in question, doth not onely require, but also command it, you must pardon what I am to say._
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading The one is, to speake somewhat in praise and commendation of my selfe: And the other, justly to blame and condemne other mens seeming estimation.
kinde
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From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
meddleverbUS /ˈmedəl/
intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
mee
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From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
mensnounUS /menz/
plural of “men” — the force of workers available
From this reading The one is, to speake somewhat in praise and commendation of my selfe: And the other, justly to blame and condemne other mens seeming estimation.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
murmurings
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From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But because both in the one and the other, I doe not intend to swerve a jot from the Truth, and the necessitie of the present case in question, doth not onely require, but also command it, you must pardon what I am to say._
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
naturall
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From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
necessitie
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From this reading But because both in the one and the other, I doe not intend to swerve a jot from the Truth, and the necessitie of the present case in question, doth not onely require, but also command it, you must pardon what I am to say._
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
not any; not one
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The one is, to speake somewhat in praise and commendation of my selfe: And the other, justly to blame and condemne other mens seeming estimation.
onely
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From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
ordainedadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The one is, to speake somewhat in praise and commendation of my selfe: And the other, justly to blame and condemne other mens seeming estimation.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
owne
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From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
accept an excuse for
From this reading But because both in the one and the other, I doe not intend to swerve a jot from the Truth, and the necessitie of the present case in question, doth not onely require, but also command it, you must pardon what I am to say._
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading The one is, to speake somewhat in praise and commendation of my selfe: And the other, justly to blame and condemne other mens seeming estimation.
praise-worthy
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From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But because both in the one and the other, I doe not intend to swerve a jot from the Truth, and the necessitie of the present case in question, doth not onely require, but also command it, you must pardon what I am to say._
presupposeverbUS /ˌpriːsəˈpoʊz/
take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
continue talking
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
providencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But because both in the one and the other, I doe not intend to swerve a jot from the Truth, and the necessitie of the present case in question, doth not onely require, but also command it, you must pardon what I am to say._
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
on the contrary
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
To recall to mind.
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading But because both in the one and the other, I doe not intend to swerve a jot from the Truth, and the necessitie of the present case in question, doth not onely require, but also command it, you must pardon what I am to say._
express in words
From this reading But because both in the one and the other, I doe not intend to swerve a jot from the Truth, and the necessitie of the present case in question, doth not onely require, but also command it, you must pardon what I am to say._
seditiousadjectiveUS /sɪˈdɪʃəs/
arousing to action or rebellion
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
seeme
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From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading The one is, to speake somewhat in praise and commendation of my selfe: And the other, justly to blame and condemne other mens seeming estimation.
selfe
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From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
shee
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From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
slandernounUS /ˈslændər/
words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
Sophronia
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From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
speake
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From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
swervenounUS /swɜːrv/
the act of turning aside suddenly
From this reading But because both in the one and the other, I doe not intend to swerve a jot from the Truth, and the necessitie of the present case in question, doth not onely require, but also command it, you must pardon what I am to say._
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
thereunto
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From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
a special situation
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
transgressionnounUS /trænzˈɡreʃən/
the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
truely
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From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But because both in the one and the other, I doe not intend to swerve a jot from the Truth, and the necessitie of the present case in question, doth not onely require, but also command it, you must pardon what I am to say._
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But because both in the one and the other, I doe not intend to swerve a jot from the Truth, and the necessitie of the present case in question, doth not onely require, but also command it, you must pardon what I am to say._
wherein
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From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But because the kinde of speaking, concerning divine providence, and intention of the Gods, may seeme a difficult matter to many, and somewhat hard to bee understood: I am content to presuppose, that they meddle not with any thing of ours, and will onely stay my selfe on humane reasons, and in this nature of speech, I shall be enforced to doe two things, quite contrary to my naturall disposition.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _In which notorious transgression, I understand you all to be guiltie, if common fame speake truely, concerning the marriage of my selfe and_ Sophronia, _whom you imagined as given to_ Gisippus; _for you never remember that it was so ordained from eternitie, shee to be mine, and no Wife for_ Gisippus, _as at this instant is made manifest by full effect.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Your complaints doe proceed, rather from furie then reason, and (with continuall murmurings, or rather seditious) slander, backe-bite and condemne_ Gisippus, _because (of his owne free will and noble disposition) hee gave her to be my Wife, whom (by your election) was made his; wherein I account him most highly praise-worthy: and the reasons inducing mee thereunto, are these.
