Chapter 6 of The doctor, &c., vol. 3 (of 7) is here in full — 6 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 6 of The doctor, &c., vol. 3 (of 7) is here in full — 6 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PETER HOPKINS. REASONS FOR SUPPOSING THAT HE WAS AS GOOD A PRACTITIONER AS ANY IN ENGLAND; THOUGH NOT THE BEST. THE FITTEST MASTER FOR DANIEL DOVE. HIS SKILL IN ASTROLOGY. _Que sea Medico mas grave Quien mas aforismos sabe, Bien puede ser. Mas que no sea mas experto El que mas huviere muerto, No puede ser._ GONGORA.
Chapter 6 of The doctor, &c., vol. 3 (of 7) is here in full — 6 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
From this reading “HIS SKILL IN ASTROLOGY.”
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading “THE FITTEST MASTER FOR DANIEL DOVE.”
superlative of “fit” — meeting adequate standards for a purpose
From this reading “THE FITTEST MASTER FOR DANIEL DOVE.”
a Spanish poet whose work was characterized by an affected elegance of style (1561-1627)
From this reading “Mas que no sea mas experto El que mas huviere muerto, No puede ser._ GONGORA.”
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading “PETER HOPKINS.”
plural of “ma” — informal terms for a mother
From this reading “_Que sea Medico mas grave Quien mas aforismos sabe, Bien puede ser.”
a student in medical school
From this reading “_Que sea Medico mas grave Quien mas aforismos sabe, Bien puede ser.”
someone who practices a learned profession
From this reading “REASONS FOR SUPPOSING THAT HE WAS AS GOOD A PRACTITIONER AS ANY IN ENGLAND; THOUGH NOT THE BEST.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading REASONS FOR SUPPOSING THAT HE WAS AS GOOD A PRACTITIONER AS ANY IN ENGLAND; THOUGH NOT THE BEST.
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From this reading _Que sea Medico mas grave Quien mas aforismos sabe, Bien puede ser.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading REASONS FOR SUPPOSING THAT HE WAS AS GOOD A PRACTITIONER AS ANY IN ENGLAND; THOUGH NOT THE BEST.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading REASONS FOR SUPPOSING THAT HE WAS AS GOOD A PRACTITIONER AS ANY IN ENGLAND; THOUGH NOT THE BEST.
a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
From this reading HIS SKILL IN ASTROLOGY.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading REASONS FOR SUPPOSING THAT HE WAS AS GOOD A PRACTITIONER AS ANY IN ENGLAND; THOUGH NOT THE BEST.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Que sea Medico mas grave Quien mas aforismos sabe, Bien puede ser.
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading THE FITTEST MASTER FOR DANIEL DOVE.
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading THE FITTEST MASTER FOR DANIEL DOVE.
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading Mas que no sea mas experto El que mas huviere muerto, No puede ser._ GONGORA.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading REASONS FOR SUPPOSING THAT HE WAS AS GOOD A PRACTITIONER AS ANY IN ENGLAND; THOUGH NOT THE BEST.
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From this reading Mas que no sea mas experto El que mas huviere muerto, No puede ser._ GONGORA.
superlative of “fit” — meeting adequate standards for a purpose
From this reading THE FITTEST MASTER FOR DANIEL DOVE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading REASONS FOR SUPPOSING THAT HE WAS AS GOOD A PRACTITIONER AS ANY IN ENGLAND; THOUGH NOT THE BEST.
a Spanish poet whose work was characterized by an affected elegance of style (1561-1627)
From this reading Mas que no sea mas experto El que mas huviere muerto, No puede ser._ GONGORA.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading REASONS FOR SUPPOSING THAT HE WAS AS GOOD A PRACTITIONER AS ANY IN ENGLAND; THOUGH NOT THE BEST.
death of a person
From this reading _Que sea Medico mas grave Quien mas aforismos sabe, Bien puede ser.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading REASONS FOR SUPPOSING THAT HE WAS AS GOOD A PRACTITIONER AS ANY IN ENGLAND; THOUGH NOT THE BEST.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS SKILL IN ASTROLOGY.
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading PETER HOPKINS.
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From this reading Mas que no sea mas experto El que mas huviere muerto, No puede ser._ GONGORA.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REASONS FOR SUPPOSING THAT HE WAS AS GOOD A PRACTITIONER AS ANY IN ENGLAND; THOUGH NOT THE BEST.
plural of “ma” — informal terms for a mother
From this reading _Que sea Medico mas grave Quien mas aforismos sabe, Bien puede ser.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE FITTEST MASTER FOR DANIEL DOVE.
a student in medical school
From this reading _Que sea Medico mas grave Quien mas aforismos sabe, Bien puede ser.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mas que no sea mas experto El que mas huviere muerto, No puede ser._ GONGORA.
not any; not one
From this reading Mas que no sea mas experto El que mas huviere muerto, No puede ser._ GONGORA.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading REASONS FOR SUPPOSING THAT HE WAS AS GOOD A PRACTITIONER AS ANY IN ENGLAND; THOUGH NOT THE BEST.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER HOPKINS.
someone who practices a learned profession
From this reading REASONS FOR SUPPOSING THAT HE WAS AS GOOD A PRACTITIONER AS ANY IN ENGLAND; THOUGH NOT THE BEST.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Que sea Medico mas grave Quien mas aforismos sabe, Bien puede ser.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Que sea Medico mas grave Quien mas aforismos sabe, Bien puede ser.
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From this reading _Que sea Medico mas grave Quien mas aforismos sabe, Bien puede ser.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading REASONS FOR SUPPOSING THAT HE WAS AS GOOD A PRACTITIONER AS ANY IN ENGLAND; THOUGH NOT THE BEST.
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From this reading _Que sea Medico mas grave Quien mas aforismos sabe, Bien puede ser.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _Que sea Medico mas grave Quien mas aforismos sabe, Bien puede ser.
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From this reading _Que sea Medico mas grave Quien mas aforismos sabe, Bien puede ser.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading HIS SKILL IN ASTROLOGY.
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading REASONS FOR SUPPOSING THAT HE WAS AS GOOD A PRACTITIONER AS ANY IN ENGLAND; THOUGH NOT THE BEST.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading REASONS FOR SUPPOSING THAT HE WAS AS GOOD A PRACTITIONER AS ANY IN ENGLAND; THOUGH NOT THE BEST.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REASONS FOR SUPPOSING THAT HE WAS AS GOOD A PRACTITIONER AS ANY IN ENGLAND; THOUGH NOT THE BEST.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading REASONS FOR SUPPOSING THAT HE WAS AS GOOD A PRACTITIONER AS ANY IN ENGLAND; THOUGH NOT THE BEST.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REASONS FOR SUPPOSING THAT HE WAS AS GOOD A PRACTITIONER AS ANY IN ENGLAND; THOUGH NOT THE BEST.
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