used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That when a thing lies still, unless somewhat else stir it, it will lie still for ever, is a truth that no man doubts of.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
(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 men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
assented
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From this reading But that when a thing is in motion, it will eternally be in motion, unless somewhat else stay it, though the reason be the same, namely, that nothing can change itself, is not so easily assented to.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But that when a thing is in motion, it will eternally be in motion, unless somewhat else stay it, though the reason be the same, namely, that nothing can change itself, is not so easily assented to.
for the reason that
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that when a thing is in motion, it will eternally be in motion, unless somewhat else stay it, though the reason be the same, namely, that nothing can change itself, is not so easily assented to.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But that when a thing is in motion, it will eternally be in motion, unless somewhat else stay it, though the reason be the same, namely, that nothing can change itself, is not so easily assented to.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading But that when a thing is in motion, it will eternally be in motion, unless somewhat else stay it, though the reason be the same, namely, that nothing can change itself, is not so easily assented to.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
consisteth
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From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading That when a thing lies still, unless somewhat else stir it, it will lie still for ever, is a truth that no man doubts of.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading But that when a thing is in motion, it will eternally be in motion, unless somewhat else stay it, though the reason be the same, namely, that nothing can change itself, is not so easily assented to.
else
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From this reading That when a thing lies still, unless somewhat else stir it, it will lie still for ever, is a truth that no man doubts of.
eternallyadverbUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəli/
for a limitless time
From this reading But that when a thing is in motion, it will eternally be in motion, unless somewhat else stay it, though the reason be the same, namely, that nothing can change itself, is not so easily assented to.
at any time
From this reading That when a thing lies still, unless somewhat else stir it, it will lie still for ever, is a truth that no man doubts of.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That when a thing lies still, unless somewhat else stir it, it will lie still for ever, is a truth that no man doubts of.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading OF IMAGINATION.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But that when a thing is in motion, it will eternally be in motion, unless somewhat else stay it, though the reason be the same, namely, that nothing can change itself, is not so easily assented to.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That when a thing lies still, unless somewhat else stir it, it will lie still for ever, is a truth that no man doubts of.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That when a thing lies still, unless somewhat else stir it, it will lie still for ever, is a truth that no man doubts of.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But that when a thing is in motion, it will eternally be in motion, unless somewhat else stay it, though the reason be the same, namely, that nothing can change itself, is not so easily assented to.
lassitudenoun
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading That when a thing lies still, unless somewhat else stir it, it will lie still for ever, is a truth that no man doubts of.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading That when a thing lies still, unless somewhat else stir it, it will lie still for ever, is a truth that no man doubts of.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That when a thing lies still, unless somewhat else stir it, it will lie still for ever, is a truth that no man doubts of.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
the force of workers available
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading But that when a thing is in motion, it will eternally be in motion, unless somewhat else stay it, though the reason be the same, namely, that nothing can change itself, is not so easily assented to.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading But that when a thing is in motion, it will eternally be in motion, unless somewhat else stay it, though the reason be the same, namely, that nothing can change itself, is not so easily assented to.
not any; not one
From this reading That when a thing lies still, unless somewhat else stir it, it will lie still for ever, is a truth that no man doubts of.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But that when a thing is in motion, it will eternally be in motion, unless somewhat else stay it, though the reason be the same, namely, that nothing can change itself, is not so easily assented to.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But that when a thing is in motion, it will eternally be in motion, unless somewhat else stay it, though the reason be the same, namely, that nothing can change itself, is not so easily assented to.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF IMAGINATION.
and nothing more
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But that when a thing is in motion, it will eternally be in motion, unless somewhat else stay it, though the reason be the same, namely, that nothing can change itself, is not so easily assented to.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But that when a thing is in motion, it will eternally be in motion, unless somewhat else stay it, though the reason be the same, namely, that nothing can change itself, is not so easily assented to.
seeksnounUS /siːks/
plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: Imagination.]
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But that when a thing is in motion, it will eternally be in motion, unless somewhat else stay it, though the reason be the same, namely, that nothing can change itself, is not so easily assented to.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading That when a thing lies still, unless somewhat else stir it, it will lie still for ever, is a truth that no man doubts of.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But that when a thing is in motion, it will eternally be in motion, unless somewhat else stay it, though the reason be the same, namely, that nothing can change itself, is not so easily assented to.
not in physical motion
From this reading That when a thing lies still, unless somewhat else stir it, it will lie still for ever, is a truth that no man doubts of.
move an implement through
From this reading That when a thing lies still, unless somewhat else stir it, it will lie still for ever, is a truth that no man doubts of.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That when a thing lies still, unless somewhat else stir it, it will lie still for ever, is a truth that no man doubts of.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But that when a thing is in motion, it will eternally be in motion, unless somewhat else stay it, though the reason be the same, namely, that nothing can change itself, is not so easily assented to.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
a special situation
From this reading That when a thing lies still, unless somewhat else stir it, it will lie still for ever, is a truth that no man doubts of.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But that when a thing is in motion, it will eternally be in motion, unless somewhat else stay it, though the reason be the same, namely, that nothing can change itself, is not so easily assented to.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But that when a thing is in motion, it will eternally be in motion, unless somewhat else stay it, though the reason be the same, namely, that nothing can change itself, is not so easily assented to.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading That when a thing lies still, unless somewhat else stir it, it will lie still for ever, is a truth that no man doubts of.
except if; if not
From this reading That when a thing lies still, unless somewhat else stir it, it will lie still for ever, is a truth that no man doubts of.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
at the time that
From this reading That when a thing lies still, unless somewhat else stir it, it will lie still for ever, is a truth that no man doubts of.
wherein
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From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading For men measure, not only other men, but all other things, by themselves; and because they find themselves subject after motion to pain, and lassitude, think every thing else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering, whether it be not some other motion, wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves, consisteth.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That when a thing lies still, unless somewhat else stir it, it will lie still for ever, is a truth that no man doubts of.
