accessorynounUS /ækˈsesəri/
clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
(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 In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
argumentationnounUS /ˌɑːrɡjəmenˈteɪʃən/
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
authoriseverb
give or delegate power or authority to
From this reading Wherein although their intention be sincere, and that course not much condemnable; yet doth it notoriously strengthen common Errors, and authorise Opinions injurious unto truth.
AuthorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
Basilisknoun
(classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Wherein although their intention be sincere, and that course not much condemnable; yet doth it notoriously strengthen common Errors, and authorise Opinions injurious unto truth.
beliefsnounUS /bɪˈliːfs/
plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
next to; at the side of
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Wherein although their intention be sincere, and that course not much condemnable; yet doth it notoriously strengthen common Errors, and authorise Opinions injurious unto truth.
conceits
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From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
concurverbUS /kənˈkɜːr/
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
condemnableadjective
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Wherein although their intention be sincere, and that course not much condemnable; yet doth it notoriously strengthen common Errors, and authorise Opinions injurious unto truth.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Wherein although their intention be sincere, and that course not much condemnable; yet doth it notoriously strengthen common Errors, and authorise Opinions injurious unto truth.
deduceverbUS /dɪˈduːs/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
deducing
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From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
dependingverbUS /dɪˈpendɪŋ/
-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
without deviation
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
Divines
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From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading Wherein although their intention be sincere, and that course not much condemnable; yet doth it notoriously strengthen common Errors, and authorise Opinions injurious unto truth.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
Enthymemes
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From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
divisible by two
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
ExpressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
FablenounUS /ˈfeɪbəl/
a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
illustrativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstrətɪv/
clarifying by use of examples
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
injuriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʊriəs/
harmful to living things
From this reading Wherein although their intention be sincere, and that course not much condemnable; yet doth it notoriously strengthen common Errors, and authorise Opinions injurious unto truth.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Wherein although their intention be sincere, and that course not much condemnable; yet doth it notoriously strengthen common Errors, and authorise Opinions injurious unto truth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
InventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wherein although their intention be sincere, and that course not much condemnable; yet doth it notoriously strengthen common Errors, and authorise Opinions injurious unto truth.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
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 In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
mediumsnounUS /ˈmiːdiəmz/
plural of “medium” — a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
MoralistsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlɪsts/
plural of “moralist” — a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
moralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
used to form the superlative
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
notoriouslyadverbUS /noʊˈtɔːriəsli/
to a notorious degree
From this reading Wherein although their intention be sincere, and that course not much condemnable; yet doth it notoriously strengthen common Errors, and authorise Opinions injurious unto truth.
obliquelyadverbUS /əˈbliːkli/
to, toward or at one side
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the Same.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Wherein although their intention be sincere, and that course not much condemnable; yet doth it notoriously strengthen common Errors, and authorise Opinions injurious unto truth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
OratorsnounUS /ˈɔːrətərz/
plural of “orator” — a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
PelicannounUS /ˈpeləkən/
large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
Phœnix
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From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
Plinie
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From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
PoetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
PreachersnounUS /ˈpriːtʃərz/
plural of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
on the contrary
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
RhetoriciansnounUS /ˌretərˈɪʃənz/
plural of “rhetorician” — a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
SalamandernounUS /ˌsæləˈmændər/
any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Of the Same.
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 [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
ScripturenounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
similenoun
a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with “like” or “as”)
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading Wherein although their intention be sincere, and that course not much condemnable; yet doth it notoriously strengthen common Errors, and authorise Opinions injurious unto truth.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading Wherein although their intention be sincere, and that course not much condemnable; yet doth it notoriously strengthen common Errors, and authorise Opinions injurious unto truth.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wherein although their intention be sincere, and that course not much condemnable; yet doth it notoriously strengthen common Errors, and authorise Opinions injurious unto truth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of the Same.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
unjustifiableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbəl/
incapable of being justified or explained
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
the act of using
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
veritiesnounUS /ˈverətiz/
plural of “verity” — conformity to reality or actuality
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
Wherein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wherein although their intention be sincere, and that course not much condemnable; yet doth it notoriously strengthen common Errors, and authorise Opinions injurious unto truth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
belonging to which person
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading [Sidenote: _Expressions of holy Scripture fitted many times rather to popular and common apprehension, then to the exact Nature of things._] Thus have some Divines drawn into argument the Fable of the _Phœnix_, made use of that of the _Salamander_, _Pelican_, _Basilisk_, and divers relations of _Plinie_; deducing from thence most worthy morals, and even upon our Saviour.
WritersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In which account are many holy Writers, Preachers, Moralists, Rhetoricians, Orators and Poets; for they depending upon Invention, deduce their mediums from all things whatsoever; and playing much upon the simile, or illustrative argumentation: to induce their Enthymemes unto the people, they took up popular conceits, and from traditions unjustifiable or really false, illustrate matters of undeniable truth.
but in spite of that
From this reading There are beside these Authors and such as have positively promoted errors, divers other which are in some way accessory; whose verities although they do not directly assert, yet do they obliquely concur unto their beliefs.
