used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
abideverbUS /əˈbaɪd/
dwell
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
(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 Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
AllegoriesnounUS /ˈæləɡɔːriz/
plural of “allegory” — a short moral story (often with animal characters)
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
amendedadjectiveUS /əˈmendɪd/
of legislation
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
ANAnounUS /ˈɑːnə/
mother of the ancient Irish gods; sometimes identified with Danu
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
ANGELSnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
ATTENDANTnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
for the reason that
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
BEENauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading QUESTION AS TO WHETHER BOOKS UNDER THE TERMINATION OF “ANA” HAVE BEEN SERVICEABLE OR INJURIOUS TO LITERATURE CONSIDERED IN CONNECTION WITH LUTHER'S TABLE TALK.—HISTORY OF THE EARLY ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THAT BOOK, OF ITS WONDERFUL PRESERVATION, AND OF THE MARVELLOUS AND UNIMPEACHABLE VERACITY OF CAPTAIN HENRY BELL.
(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 I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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Bound written or printed works.
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
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CHANGELINGS
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chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
COLLOQUIA
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commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
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the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
carefully weighed
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a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
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disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
discreteadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
constituting a separate entity or part
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
discust
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From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
DISTINCTIONnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading DISTINCTION BETWEEN YOUNG ANGELS AND YOUNG YAHOOS.—FAIRIES, KILLCROPS AND CHANGELINGS.—LUTHER'S OPINIONS ON THE SUBJECT.—HIS COLLOQUIA MENSALIA.—DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE OLD AND NEW EDITION.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
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the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
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an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
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estnounUS /est/
standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
divisible by two
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
FAIRIESnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
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fictionsnounUS /ˈfɪkʃənz/
plural of “fiction” — a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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the aggregate of past events
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HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
HUMESESNE
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From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
impertinentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrtənənt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
INJURIOUSadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʊriəs/
harmful to living things
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INSEPARABLEadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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KILLCROPS
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having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
LIABLEadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
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LUTHER'S
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
MARVELLOUSadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading QUESTION AS TO WHETHER BOOKS UNDER THE TERMINATION OF “ANA” HAVE BEEN SERVICEABLE OR INJURIOUS TO LITERATURE CONSIDERED IN CONNECTION WITH LUTHER'S TABLE TALK.—HISTORY OF THE EARLY ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THAT BOOK, OF ITS WONDERFUL PRESERVATION, AND OF THE MARVELLOUS AND UNIMPEACHABLE VERACITY OF CAPTAIN HENRY BELL.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
the force of workers available
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
MENSALIA
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being nothing more than specified
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
midadjectiveUS /mɪd/
used in combination to denote the middle
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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not any; not one
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
observancenounUS /əbˈzɜːrvəns/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DISTINCTION BETWEEN YOUNG ANGELS AND YOUNG YAHOOS.—FAIRIES, KILLCROPS AND CHANGELINGS.—LUTHER'S OPINIONS ON THE SUBJECT.—HIS COLLOQUIA MENSALIA.—DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE OLD AND NEW EDITION.
OPINIONSnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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have ownership or possession of
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
PANTAGRUEL
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From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
pastimesnounUS /ˈpæstaɪmz/
plural of “pastime” — a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
predictionsnounUS /priˈdɪkʃənz/
plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
PRESERVATIONnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading QUESTION AS TO WHETHER BOOKS UNDER THE TERMINATION OF “ANA” HAVE BEEN SERVICEABLE OR INJURIOUS TO LITERATURE CONSIDERED IN CONNECTION WITH LUTHER'S TABLE TALK.—HISTORY OF THE EARLY ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THAT BOOK, OF ITS WONDERFUL PRESERVATION, AND OF THE MARVELLOUS AND UNIMPEACHABLE VERACITY OF CAPTAIN HENRY BELL.
PropheciesnounUS /ˈprɑːfəsiz/
plural of “prophecy” — knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading QUESTION AS TO WHETHER BOOKS UNDER THE TERMINATION OF “ANA” HAVE BEEN SERVICEABLE OR INJURIOUS TO LITERATURE CONSIDERED IN CONNECTION WITH LUTHER'S TABLE TALK.—HISTORY OF THE EARLY ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THAT BOOK, OF ITS WONDERFUL PRESERVATION, AND OF THE MARVELLOUS AND UNIMPEACHABLE VERACITY OF CAPTAIN HENRY BELL.
RALEIGHnounUS /ˈrɔːli/
English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH.
RATSnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
reformationnounUS /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
rhymesnounUS /raɪmz/
plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
RIDDLESnounUS /ˈrɪdəlz/
plural of “riddle” — a difficult problem
From this reading BOOK OF RIDDLES.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
satis
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From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
SEIGNEURnoun
a man of rank in the ancient regime
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
SERVICEABLEadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/
ready for service or able to give long service
From this reading QUESTION AS TO WHETHER BOOKS UNDER THE TERMINATION OF “ANA” HAVE BEEN SERVICEABLE OR INJURIOUS TO LITERATURE CONSIDERED IN CONNECTION WITH LUTHER'S TABLE TALK.—HISTORY OF THE EARLY ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THAT BOOK, OF ITS WONDERFUL PRESERVATION, AND OF THE MARVELLOUS AND UNIMPEACHABLE VERACITY OF CAPTAIN HENRY BELL.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH.
SKELTON
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From this reading SKELTON.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
plural of “story” — 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 Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading QUESTION AS TO WHETHER BOOKS UNDER THE TERMINATION OF “ANA” HAVE BEEN SERVICEABLE OR INJURIOUS TO LITERATURE CONSIDERED IN CONNECTION WITH LUTHER'S TABLE TALK.—HISTORY OF THE EARLY ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THAT BOOK, OF ITS WONDERFUL PRESERVATION, AND OF THE MARVELLOUS AND UNIMPEACHABLE VERACITY OF CAPTAIN HENRY BELL.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading QUESTION AS TO WHETHER BOOKS UNDER THE TERMINATION OF “ANA” HAVE BEEN SERVICEABLE OR INJURIOUS TO LITERATURE CONSIDERED IN CONNECTION WITH LUTHER'S TABLE TALK.—HISTORY OF THE EARLY ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THAT BOOK, OF ITS WONDERFUL PRESERVATION, AND OF THE MARVELLOUS AND UNIMPEACHABLE VERACITY OF CAPTAIN HENRY BELL.
TERMINATIONnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading QUESTION AS TO WHETHER BOOKS UNDER THE TERMINATION OF “ANA” HAVE BEEN SERVICEABLE OR INJURIOUS TO LITERATURE CONSIDERED IN CONNECTION WITH LUTHER'S TABLE TALK.—HISTORY OF THE EARLY ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THAT BOOK, OF ITS WONDERFUL PRESERVATION, AND OF THE MARVELLOUS AND UNIMPEACHABLE VERACITY OF CAPTAIN HENRY BELL.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading QUESTION AS TO WHETHER BOOKS UNDER THE TERMINATION OF “ANA” HAVE BEEN SERVICEABLE OR INJURIOUS TO LITERATURE CONSIDERED IN CONNECTION WITH LUTHER'S TABLE TALK.—HISTORY OF THE EARLY ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THAT BOOK, OF ITS WONDERFUL PRESERVATION, AND OF THE MARVELLOUS AND UNIMPEACHABLE VERACITY OF CAPTAIN HENRY BELL.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
TRANSLATIONnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading QUESTION AS TO WHETHER BOOKS UNDER THE TERMINATION OF “ANA” HAVE BEEN SERVICEABLE OR INJURIOUS TO LITERATURE CONSIDERED IN CONNECTION WITH LUTHER'S TABLE TALK.—HISTORY OF THE EARLY ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THAT BOOK, OF ITS WONDERFUL PRESERVATION, AND OF THE MARVELLOUS AND UNIMPEACHABLE VERACITY OF CAPTAIN HENRY BELL.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
tropicsnounUS /ˈtrɑːpɪks/
the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
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know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
UNIMPEACHABLEadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbəl/
beyond doubt or reproach
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UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading RATS LIKE LEARNED MEN LIABLE TO BE LED BY THE NOSE.—THE ATTENDANT UPON THE STEPS OF MAN, AND A SORT OF INSEPARABLE ACCIDENT.—SEIGNEUR DE HUMESESNE AND PANTAGRUEL.
VERACITYnounUS /vərˈæsɪti/
unwillingness to tell lies
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Verbum
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From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading SIR WALTER RALEIGH.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser things they follow the current of their own natures.
at the time that
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
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having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
in the company of; together with
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Prophecies, predictions, Or where they abide, Stories and fictions, On this or that side, Allegories, rhymes, Or under the mid line And serious pastimes Of the Holland sheets fine, For all manner men, Or in the tropics fair Without regard when, Of sunshine and clear air, Or under the pole Of chimney and sea coal: Read they that list; understand they that can; _Verbum satis est_ to a wise man.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
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YAHOOSnounUS /ˈjɑːhuːz/
plural of “yahoo” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading DISTINCTION BETWEEN YOUNG ANGELS AND YOUNG YAHOOS.—FAIRIES, KILLCROPS AND CHANGELINGS.—LUTHER'S OPINIONS ON THE SUBJECT.—HIS COLLOQUIA MENSALIA.—DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE OLD AND NEW EDITION.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Where my pen hath offended, I pray you it may be amended By discrete consideration Of your wise reformation: I have not offended, I trust, If it be sadly discust.
