1400
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From this reading 1400 to A.D.
1650
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From this reading 1650): and credulity involves lying and delusion--for by a seeming paradox liars are always credulous, though credulous persons are not always liars; although they most often are.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading One writer (I forget the name) inveighs against it as Popery, and a Popish stratagem to reconcile the minds of men to Transubstantiation and the Mass.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading 1650): and credulity involves lying and delusion--for by a seeming paradox liars are always credulous, though credulous persons are not always liars; although they most often are.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading 1650): and credulity involves lying and delusion--for by a seeming paradox liars are always credulous, though credulous persons are not always liars; although they most often are.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 1650): and credulity involves lying and delusion--for by a seeming paradox liars are always credulous, though credulous persons are not always liars; although they most often are.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One writer (I forget the name) inveighs against it as Popery, and a Popish stratagem to reconcile the minds of men to Transubstantiation and the Mass.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 1650): and credulity involves lying and delusion--for by a seeming paradox liars are always credulous, though credulous persons are not always liars; although they most often are.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
characterizesverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzəz/
third-person singular of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading It would be worth while to make a collection of the judgments of eminent men in their generation respecting the Copernican or Pythagorean scheme.
CopernicanadjectiveUS /kəˈpɜːrnəkən/
of radical or major importance
From this reading It would be worth while to make a collection of the judgments of eminent men in their generation respecting the Copernican or Pythagorean scheme.
credulitynounUS /krɪˈduːləti/
tendency to believe readily
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
credulousadjectiveUS /ˈkredʒələs/
disposed to believe on little evidence
From this reading 1650): and credulity involves lying and delusion--for by a seeming paradox liars are always credulous, though credulous persons are not always liars; although they most often are.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
delusionnounUS /dɪˈluːʒən/
(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
From this reading 1650): and credulity involves lying and delusion--for by a seeming paradox liars are always credulous, though credulous persons are not always liars; although they most often are.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading It would be worth while to make a collection of the judgments of eminent men in their generation respecting the Copernican or Pythagorean scheme.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
exemplifyverbUS /ɪɡˈzempləfaɪ/
be characteristic of
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading One writer (I forget the name) inveighs against it as Popery, and a Popish stratagem to reconcile the minds of men to Transubstantiation and the Mass.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading It would be worth while to make a collection of the judgments of eminent men in their generation respecting the Copernican or Pythagorean scheme.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One writer (I forget the name) inveighs against it as Popery, and a Popish stratagem to reconcile the minds of men to Transubstantiation and the Mass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It would be worth while to make a collection of the judgments of eminent men in their generation respecting the Copernican or Pythagorean scheme.
inveighs
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From this reading One writer (I forget the name) inveighs against it as Popery, and a Popish stratagem to reconcile the minds of men to Transubstantiation and the Mass.
involvesverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading 1650): and credulity involves lying and delusion--for by a seeming paradox liars are always credulous, though credulous persons are not always liars; although they most often are.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
judgmentsnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/
plural of “judgment” — an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading It would be worth while to make a collection of the judgments of eminent men in their generation respecting the Copernican or Pythagorean scheme.
liarsnounUS /ˈlaɪərz/
plural of “liar” — a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading 1650): and credulity involves lying and delusion--for by a seeming paradox liars are always credulous, though credulous persons are not always liars; although they most often are.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading 1650): and credulity involves lying and delusion--for by a seeming paradox liars are always credulous, though credulous persons are not always liars; although they most often are.
engage in
From this reading It would be worth while to make a collection of the judgments of eminent men in their generation respecting the Copernican or Pythagorean scheme.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading One writer (I forget the name) inveighs against it as Popery, and a Popish stratagem to reconcile the minds of men to Transubstantiation and the Mass.
the force of workers available
From this reading It would be worth while to make a collection of the judgments of eminent men in their generation respecting the Copernican or Pythagorean scheme.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
used to form the superlative
From this reading 1650): and credulity involves lying and delusion--for by a seeming paradox liars are always credulous, though credulous persons are not always liars; although they most often are.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One writer (I forget the name) inveighs against it as Popery, and a Popish stratagem to reconcile the minds of men to Transubstantiation and the Mass.
not any; not one
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 1650): and credulity involves lying and delusion--for by a seeming paradox liars are always credulous, though credulous persons are not always liars; although they most often are.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
many times at short intervals
From this reading 1650): and credulity involves lying and delusion--for by a seeming paradox liars are always credulous, though credulous persons are not always liars; although they most often are.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One writer (I forget the name) inveighs against it as Popery, and a Popish stratagem to reconcile the minds of men to Transubstantiation and the Mass.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It would be worth while to make a collection of the judgments of eminent men in their generation respecting the Copernican or Pythagorean scheme.
paradoxnounUS /ˈperədɑːks/
(logic) a statement that contradicts itself
From this reading 1650): and credulity involves lying and delusion--for by a seeming paradox liars are always credulous, though credulous persons are not always liars; although they most often are.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading 1650): and credulity involves lying and delusion--for by a seeming paradox liars are always credulous, though credulous persons are not always liars; although they most often are.
Poperynoun
offensive terms for the practices and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading One writer (I forget the name) inveighs against it as Popery, and a Popish stratagem to reconcile the minds of men to Transubstantiation and the Mass.
Popishadjective
of or relating to or supporting Romanism
From this reading One writer (I forget the name) inveighs against it as Popery, and a Popish stratagem to reconcile the minds of men to Transubstantiation and the Mass.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
PythagoreanadjectiveUS /ˌpɪθəˈɡɔːriən/
of or relating to Pythagoras or his geometry
From this reading It would be worth while to make a collection of the judgments of eminent men in their generation respecting the Copernican or Pythagorean scheme.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading One writer (I forget the name) inveighs against it as Popery, and a Popish stratagem to reconcile the minds of men to Transubstantiation and the Mass.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading It would be worth while to make a collection of the judgments of eminent men in their generation respecting the Copernican or Pythagorean scheme.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading It would be worth while to make a collection of the judgments of eminent men in their generation respecting the Copernican or Pythagorean scheme.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading 1650): and credulity involves lying and delusion--for by a seeming paradox liars are always credulous, though credulous persons are not always liars; although they most often are.
serviceableadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/
ready for service or able to give long service
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
stratagemnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəm/
a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading One writer (I forget the name) inveighs against it as Popery, and a Popish stratagem to reconcile the minds of men to Transubstantiation and the Mass.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It would be worth while to make a collection of the judgments of eminent men in their generation respecting the Copernican or Pythagorean scheme.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 1650): and credulity involves lying and delusion--for by a seeming paradox liars are always credulous, though credulous persons are not always liars; although they most often are.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
Transubstantiationnoun
the Roman Catholic doctrine that the whole substance of the bread and the wine changes into the substance of the body and blood of Christ when consecrated in the Eucharist
From this reading One writer (I forget the name) inveighs against it as Popery, and a Popish stratagem to reconcile the minds of men to Transubstantiation and the Mass.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It would be worth while to make a collection of the judgments of eminent men in their generation respecting the Copernican or Pythagorean scheme.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading It would be worth while to make a collection of the judgments of eminent men in their generation respecting the Copernican or Pythagorean scheme.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading One writer (I forget the name) inveighs against it as Popery, and a Popish stratagem to reconcile the minds of men to Transubstantiation and the Mass.
but in spite of that
From this reading Though the problem is of no difficult solution for reflecting minds, yet for the reading many it would be a serviceable work, to bring together and exemplify the causes of the extreme and universal credulity that characterizes sundry periods of history (for example, from A.D.
