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From this reading So might the Disciples mistake our Saviour, in his answer unto _Peter_ concerning the death of _John_, as is delivered, _John_ 21.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Sidenote: _The belief of_ Centaures _whence occasioned._] The first is a mistake, or a misconception of things, either in their first apprehensions, or secondary relations.
AdherencenounUS /ədˈhɪrəns/
faithful support for a cause or political party or religion
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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react verbally
From this reading So might the Disciples mistake our Saviour, in his answer unto _Peter_ concerning the death of _John_, as is delivered, _John_ 21.
AntiquitynounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
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apprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/
plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading [Sidenote: _The belief of_ Centaures _whence occasioned._] The first is a mistake, or a misconception of things, either in their first apprehensions, or secondary relations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So might the Disciples mistake our Saviour, in his answer unto _Peter_ concerning the death of _John_, as is delivered, _John_ 21.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
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any cognitive content held as true
From this reading [Sidenote: _The belief of_ Centaures _whence occasioned._] The first is a mistake, or a misconception of things, either in their first apprehensions, or secondary relations.
the two together, not just one
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CausesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
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Centaures
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From this reading [Sidenote: _The belief of_ Centaures _whence occasioned._] The first is a mistake, or a misconception of things, either in their first apprehensions, or secondary relations.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Peter _seeing_ John, _said unto_ Jesus, _Lord, and what shall this man do?_ Jesus _saith, If I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that unto thee?
CommandmentnounUS /kəˈmændmənt/
something that is commanded
From this reading So _Eve_ mistook the Commandment, either from the immediate injunction of God, or from the secondary narration of her Husband.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
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-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading So might the Disciples mistake our Saviour, in his answer unto _Peter_ concerning the death of _John_, as is delivered, _John_ 21.
CredulitynounUS /krɪˈduːləti/
tendency to believe readily
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the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading So might the Disciples mistake our Saviour, in his answer unto _Peter_ concerning the death of _John_, as is delivered, _John_ 21.
DeductionnounUS /dɪˈdʌkʃən/
a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
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past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading So might the Disciples mistake our Saviour, in his answer unto _Peter_ concerning the death of _John_, as is delivered, _John_ 21.
DisciplesnounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/
plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading So might the Disciples mistake our Saviour, in his answer unto _Peter_ concerning the death of _John_, as is delivered, _John_ 21.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Peter _seeing_ John, _said unto_ Jesus, _Lord, and what shall this man do?_ Jesus _saith, If I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that unto thee?
one or the other of two
From this reading [Sidenote: _The belief of_ Centaures _whence occasioned._] The first is a mistake, or a misconception of things, either in their first apprehensions, or secondary relations.
ErrorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading So _Eve_ mistook the Commandment, either from the immediate injunction of God, or from the secondary narration of her Husband.
FallacynounUS /ˈfæləsi/
a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
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not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading [Sidenote: _The belief of_ Centaures _whence occasioned._] The first is a mistake, or a misconception of things, either in their first apprehensions, or secondary relations.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So _Eve_ mistook the Commandment, either from the immediate injunction of God, or from the secondary narration of her Husband.
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 So _Eve_ mistook the Commandment, either from the immediate injunction of God, or from the secondary narration of her Husband.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peter _seeing_ John, _said unto_ Jesus, _Lord, and what shall this man do?_ Jesus _saith, If I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that unto thee?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So _Eve_ mistook the Commandment, either from the immediate injunction of God, or from the secondary narration of her Husband.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So might the Disciples mistake our Saviour, in his answer unto _Peter_ concerning the death of _John_, as is delivered, _John_ 21.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading So _Eve_ mistook the Commandment, either from the immediate injunction of God, or from the secondary narration of her Husband.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Peter _seeing_ John, _said unto_ Jesus, _Lord, and what shall this man do?_ Jesus _saith, If I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that unto thee?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Peter _seeing_ John, _said unto_ Jesus, _Lord, and what shall this man do?_ Jesus _saith, If I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that unto thee?
of the present time and place
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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injunctionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a formal command or admonition
From this reading So _Eve_ mistook the Commandment, either from the immediate injunction of God, or from the secondary narration of her Husband.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Sidenote: _The belief of_ Centaures _whence occasioned._] The first is a mistake, or a misconception of things, either in their first apprehensions, or secondary relations.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Peter _seeing_ John, _said unto_ Jesus, _Lord, and what shall this man do?_ Jesus _saith, If I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that unto thee?
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading So might the Disciples mistake our Saviour, in his answer unto _Peter_ concerning the death of _John_, as is delivered, _John_ 21.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Peter _seeing_ John, _said unto_ Jesus, _Lord, and what shall this man do?_ Jesus _saith, If I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that unto thee?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Peter _seeing_ John, _said unto_ Jesus, _Lord, and what shall this man do?_ Jesus _saith, If I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that unto thee?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading So might the Disciples mistake our Saviour, in his answer unto _Peter_ concerning the death of _John_, as is delivered, _John_ 21.
MisapprehensionnounUS /mɪˌsæpriˈhenʃən/
an understanding of something that is not correct
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misconceptionnounUS /mɪskənˈsepʃən/
an incorrect conception
From this reading [Sidenote: _The belief of_ Centaures _whence occasioned._] The first is a mistake, or a misconception of things, either in their first apprehensions, or secondary relations.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading [Sidenote: _The belief of_ Centaures _whence occasioned._] The first is a mistake, or a misconception of things, either in their first apprehensions, or secondary relations.
mistookverbUS /mɪˈstʊk/
inflected form of “mistake” — identify incorrectly
From this reading So _Eve_ mistook the Commandment, either from the immediate injunction of God, or from the secondary narration of her Husband.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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narrationnounUS /neˈreɪʃən/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading So _Eve_ mistook the Commandment, either from the immediate injunction of God, or from the secondary narration of her Husband.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Of the nearer and more Immediate Causes of popular Errors, both in the wiser and common sort, Misapprehension, Fallacy, or false Deduction, Credulity, Supinity, Adherence unto Antiquity, Tradition and Authority.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading [Sidenote: _The belief of_ Centaures _whence occasioned._] The first is a mistake, or a misconception of things, either in their first apprehensions, or secondary relations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading So might the Disciples mistake our Saviour, in his answer unto _Peter_ concerning the death of _John_, as is delivered, _John_ 21.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading So might the Disciples mistake our Saviour, in his answer unto _Peter_ concerning the death of _John_, as is delivered, _John_ 21.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
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mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading [Sidenote: _The belief of_ Centaures _whence occasioned._] The first is a mistake, or a misconception of things, either in their first apprehensions, or secondary relations.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Peter _seeing_ John, _said unto_ Jesus, _Lord, and what shall this man do?_ Jesus _saith, If I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that unto thee?
saith
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From this reading Peter _seeing_ John, _said unto_ Jesus, _Lord, and what shall this man do?_ Jesus _saith, If I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that unto thee?
Saviournoun
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading So might the Disciples mistake our Saviour, in his answer unto _Peter_ concerning the death of _John_, as is delivered, _John_ 21.
secondaryadjectiveUS /ˈsekənderi/
being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
From this reading [Sidenote: _The belief of_ Centaures _whence occasioned._] The first is a mistake, or a misconception of things, either in their first apprehensions, or secondary relations.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Peter _seeing_ John, _said unto_ Jesus, _Lord, and what shall this man do?_ Jesus _saith, If I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that unto thee?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Peter _seeing_ John, _said unto_ Jesus, _Lord, and what shall this man do?_ Jesus _saith, If I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that unto thee?
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: _The belief of_ Centaures _whence occasioned._] The first is a mistake, or a misconception of things, either in their first apprehensions, or secondary relations.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So _Eve_ mistook the Commandment, either from the immediate injunction of God, or from the secondary narration of her Husband.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
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Supinity
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tarryverbUS /ˈteri/
be about
From this reading Peter _seeing_ John, _said unto_ Jesus, _Lord, and what shall this man do?_ Jesus _saith, If I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that unto thee?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peter _seeing_ John, _said unto_ Jesus, _Lord, and what shall this man do?_ Jesus _saith, If I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that unto thee?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Peter _seeing_ John, _said unto_ Jesus, _Lord, and what shall this man do?_ Jesus _saith, If I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that unto thee?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: _The belief of_ Centaures _whence occasioned._] The first is a mistake, or a misconception of things, either in their first apprehensions, or secondary relations.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading [Sidenote: _The belief of_ Centaures _whence occasioned._] The first is a mistake, or a misconception of things, either in their first apprehensions, or secondary relations.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Peter _seeing_ John, _said unto_ Jesus, _Lord, and what shall this man do?_ Jesus _saith, If I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that unto thee?
up to a particular time
From this reading Peter _seeing_ John, _said unto_ Jesus, _Lord, and what shall this man do?_ Jesus _saith, If I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that unto thee?
TraditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
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untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
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used to ask for information about something
From this reading Peter _seeing_ John, _said unto_ Jesus, _Lord, and what shall this man do?_ Jesus _saith, If I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that unto thee?
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading [Sidenote: _The belief of_ Centaures _whence occasioned._] The first is a mistake, or a misconception of things, either in their first apprehensions, or secondary relations.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Peter _seeing_ John, _said unto_ Jesus, _Lord, and what shall this man do?_ Jesus _saith, If I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that unto thee?
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Of the nearer and more Immediate Causes of popular Errors, both in the wiser and common sort, Misapprehension, Fallacy, or false Deduction, Credulity, Supinity, Adherence unto Antiquity, Tradition and Authority.
