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Chapter III

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_Of Epistles Conciliatorie.
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13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.
Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.
For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The English Secretary

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of The English Secretary is here in full — 439 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Of Epistles Conciliatorie.
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13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.
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Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.
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For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

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acquiring noun US /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/

the act of acquiring something

From this reading “13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.”

betters noun US /ˈbetərz/

plural of “better” — something superior in quality or condition or effect

From this reading “13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.”

Decorum noun US /dɪˈkɔːrəm/

propriety in manners and conduct

From this reading “For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=”

equals noun US /ˈiːkwəlz/

plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading “13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.”

herein adverb US /hɪˈrɪn/

in this place or thing or document

From this reading “For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=”

learner noun US /ˈlɜːrnər/

someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs

From this reading “For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=”

palpably adverb US /ˈpælpəbli/

so as to be palpable

From this reading “For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=”

repute noun US /riˈpjuːt/

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading “Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.”

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possible means adjective + noun

In this reading “For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=”

name of verb + particle

In this reading “13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.”

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13

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

accompted

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

acquiringnounUS /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/

the act of acquiring something

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/

although

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

alwaies

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From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

assentation

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From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

beenounUS /biː/

any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(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 Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

bettersnounUS /ˈbetərz/

plural of “better” — something superior in quality or condition or effect

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

betweene

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

caried

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From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

causenounUS /kɑːz/

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

ChapnounUS /tʃæp/

a boy or man

From this reading Chap.

Conciliatorie

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From this reading _Of Epistles Conciliatorie.

DecorumnounUS /dɪˈkɔːrəm/

propriety in manners and conduct

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

dehorting

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

desireth

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From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

directionsnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

disswading

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

downe

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From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/

one or the other of two

From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

Epistles

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From this reading _Of Epistles Conciliatorie.

equalsnounUS /ˈiːkwəlz/

plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

falleth

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From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

familiaritie

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

familiars

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

flatterie

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From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

followeth

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

gentlenesse

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From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

gloze

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From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

hardlie

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From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

haue

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

hee

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From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

hereinadverbUS /hɪˈrɪn/

in this place or thing or document

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

himselfe

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From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/

the state of being honored

From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

humilitie

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

incurre

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From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

indeuour

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From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

inferiours

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

keepe

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From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

knoweledge

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From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

knowne

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From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

learnernounUS /ˈlɜːrnər/

someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

leastadjectiveUS /liːst/

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

likelie

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From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

looseth

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

meansnounUS /miːnz/

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

mooue

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From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

moouing

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From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

neuer

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

nexte

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

nowe

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

OfprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Of Epistles Conciliatorie.

offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

others

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From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

in other respects or ways

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

palpablyadverbUS /ˈpælpəbli/

so as to be palpable

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

Petitorie

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

pithilyadverb

in a pithy sententious manner

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

plainest

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From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/

capable of happening or existing

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/

more desirable than another

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

reputenounUS /riˈpjuːt/

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

requireth

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From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

seldome

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

selues

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

sorte

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From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

suspition

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From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

séemeth

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

tearmes

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From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/

of or concerning this or that

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

thereupon

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From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

TouchingadjectiveUS /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/

arousing affect

From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

vnto

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

vs

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From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

vse

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

weeadjectiveUS /wiː/

(used informally) very small

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

welladverbUS /wel/

(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 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

whome

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From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

willinglie

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From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

woorshippe

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From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

worshipfull

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

worthie

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From this reading 13_ =After these Epistles |dehorting| and |disswading|, followeth nowe the nexte title |Conciliatorie|, whose vse being preferred in acquiring vnto our selues the acquaintance, friendship or familiaritie of men worthie, haue often their directions as well from those of honourable or worshipfull name or calling, to such as are their inferiours, as otherwise betweene equals, or those that bee accompted familiars: but seldome or neuer is frequented to such as are our betters, for then it looseth the name of |Conciliatorie|, and because of the humilitie thereof séemeth to be |Petitorie|.

woulde

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From this reading Touching the first degree of these Epistles, it is likelie, that hee who is much our better, will either of his honour, woorshippe, or gentlenesse, in plainest tearmes alwaies offer himselfe to his inferiours, whome in such sorte hee desireth to bee knowne vnto, or otherwise willinglie woulde repute of.

writeverbUS /raɪt/

produce a literary work

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/

the act of creating written works

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading For the others, touching equals or familiars, order therein requireth, that pithily and plainly wee set downe the cause moouing vs to take knoweledge of him wee write vnto, and thereupon to mooue his acquaintance.= =This, albeit without some assentation, it hardlie falleth with some in their writing to bee caried, yet shall our learner by all possible means indeuour to keepe such |Decorum| herein, that hee gloze not too palpably, least by such means he do incurre a notable suspition of flatterie.=

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