Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

Roman general who commanded the fleet that defeated the forces of Antony and Cleopatra at Actium (63-12 BC)

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

(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 Magic, sorcery, witchcraft, enchantment, necromancy, conjuring, incantation, soothsaying, divining, the black art, are all one and the same humbug.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading They have always been believed in, so far as I know.

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

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

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

From this reading Magic, sorcery, witchcraft, enchantment, necromancy, conjuring, incantation, soothsaying, divining, the black art, are all one and the same humbug.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Magic, sorcery, witchcraft, enchantment, necromancy, conjuring, incantation, soothsaying, divining, the black art, are all one and the same humbug.

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

From this reading They have always been believed in, so far as I know.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They have always been believed in, so far as I know.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Magic and witchcraft are believed in by the vast majority of mankind, and by immense numbers even in Christian countries.

ask for or request earnestly

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Magic and witchcraft are believed in by the vast majority of mankind, and by immense numbers even in Christian countries.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Magic and witchcraft are believed in by the vast majority of mankind, and by immense numbers even in Christian countries.

calling up a spirit or devil

From this reading Magic, sorcery, witchcraft, enchantment, necromancy, conjuring, incantation, soothsaying, divining, the black art, are all one and the same humbug.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Magic and witchcraft are believed in by the vast majority of mankind, and by immense numbers even in Christian countries.

used of conduct; characterized by dishonor

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

-ing form of “divine” — perceive intuitively or through some inexplicable perceptive powers

From this reading Magic, sorcery, witchcraft, enchantment, necromancy, conjuring, incantation, soothsaying, divining, the black art, are all one and the same humbug.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual

From this reading Magic, sorcery, witchcraft, enchantment, necromancy, conjuring, incantation, soothsaying, divining, the black art, are all one and the same humbug.

divisible by two

From this reading Magic and witchcraft are believed in by the vast majority of mankind, and by immense numbers even in Christian countries.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading They have always been believed in, so far as I know.

an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They have always been believed in, so far as I know.

located farthest to the rear

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

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

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

pretentious or silly talk or writing

From this reading Magic, sorcery, witchcraft, enchantment, necromancy, conjuring, incantation, soothsaying, divining, the black art, are all one and the same humbug.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading They have always been believed in, so far as I know.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Magic and witchcraft are believed in by the vast majority of mankind, and by immense numbers even in Christian countries.

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

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

A series of words said as a magic spell or charm to summon supernatural forces.

From this reading Magic, sorcery, witchcraft, enchantment, necromancy, conjuring, incantation, soothsaying, divining, the black art, are all one and the same humbug.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

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

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading They have always been believed in, so far as I know.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading Magic, sorcery, witchcraft, enchantment, necromancy, conjuring, incantation, soothsaying, divining, the black art, are all one and the same humbug.

possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Magic and witchcraft are believed in by the vast majority of mankind, and by immense numbers even in Christian countries.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading Magic and witchcraft are believed in by the vast majority of mankind, and by immense numbers even in Christian countries.

the force of workers available

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world

From this reading Magic, sorcery, witchcraft, enchantment, necromancy, conjuring, incantation, soothsaying, divining, the black art, are all one and the same humbug.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Magic and witchcraft are believed in by the vast majority of mankind, and by immense numbers even in Christian countries.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Magic, sorcery, witchcraft, enchantment, necromancy, conjuring, incantation, soothsaying, divining, the black art, are all one and the same humbug.

and nothing more

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

(used of foods) preserved in a pickling liquid

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

having a tendency (to); often used in combination

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Magic, sorcery, witchcraft, enchantment, necromancy, conjuring, incantation, soothsaying, divining, the black art, are all one and the same humbug.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They have always been believed in, so far as I know.

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

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means

From this reading Magic, sorcery, witchcraft, enchantment, necromancy, conjuring, incantation, soothsaying, divining, the black art, are all one and the same humbug.

A person who claims or is believed to have magical powers; a wizard of dark enchantments.

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world

From this reading Magic, sorcery, witchcraft, enchantment, necromancy, conjuring, incantation, soothsaying, divining, the black art, are all one and the same humbug.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

carry out

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

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

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

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

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Magic and witchcraft are believed in by the vast majority of mankind, and by immense numbers even in Christian countries.

a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)

From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.

during the time that

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

the art of sorcery

From this reading Magic, sorcery, witchcraft, enchantment, necromancy, conjuring, incantation, soothsaying, divining, the black art, are all one and the same humbug.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading They show how prone men are to believe in _some_ supernatural power, in _some_ beings wiser and stronger than themselves, but at the same time how they stop short, and find satisfaction in some debasing humbug, instead of looking above and beyond it all to God, the only being that it is really worth while for man to look up to or beseech.

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From this reading MAGICAL HUMBUGS.--VIRGIL.--A PICKLED SORCERER.--CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.--HIS STUDENTS AND HIS BLACK DOG.--DOCTOR FAUSTUS.--HUMBUGGING HORSE-JOCKEYS.--ZIITO AND HIS LARGE SWALLOW.--SALAMANCA.--DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST.