used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
absurditynounUS /əbˈsɜːrdəti/
a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
affirmverbUS /əˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
in addition
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
Animalium
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From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
AristotlenounUS /ˈerəstɑːtəl/
one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC)
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
assertionsnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃənz/
plural of “assertion” — a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading Now herein methinks men much forget themselves, not well considering the absurdity of such assertions.
asunderadjectiveUS /əˈsʌndər/
widely separated especially in space
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
Cassiodore
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From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
concedeverbUS /kənˈsiːd/
admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
conceitnounUS /kənˈsiːt/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Now herein methinks men much forget themselves, not well considering the absurdity of such assertions.
a female human offspring
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
delivereth
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From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
Diodorus
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From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
ElephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading Of the Elephant.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
divisible by two
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Now herein methinks men much forget themselves, not well considering the absurdity of such assertions.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
gray-headedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
hereinadverbUS /hɪˈrɪn/
in this place or thing or document
From this reading Now herein methinks men much forget themselves, not well considering the absurdity of such assertions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
How
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From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
HuntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
incessu
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From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
inflexionnoun
a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function
From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
jointsnounUS /dʒɔɪnts/
plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
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 Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
the force of workers available
From this reading Now herein methinks men much forget themselves, not well considering the absurdity of such assertions.
methinks
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From this reading Now herein methinks men much forget themselves, not well considering the absurdity of such assertions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Now herein methinks men much forget themselves, not well considering the absurdity of such assertions.
not any; not one
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now herein methinks men much forget themselves, not well considering the absurdity of such assertions.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the Elephant.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
the local environment
From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
passeth
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From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
progressionnounUS /prəˈɡreʃən/
a series with a definite pattern of advance
From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
relyingverbUS /riˈlaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
move upward
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
cut with a saw
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
secondedverbUS /ˈsekəndɪd/
past form of “second” — give support or one's approval to
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
Siculus
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From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
sleepeth
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From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
Solinus
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From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
Strabo
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From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
successivelyadverbUS /səkˈsesɪvli/
in proper order or sequence
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Now herein methinks men much forget themselves, not well considering the absurdity of such assertions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of the Elephant.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Now herein methinks men much forget themselves, not well considering the absurdity of such assertions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Which conceit is not the daughter of later times, but an old and gray-headed error, even in the days of _Aristotle_, as he delivereth in his Book, _De incessu Animalium_, and stands successively related by several other authors: by _Diodorus Siculus_, _Strabo_, _Ambrose_, _Cassiodore_, _Solinus_, and many more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Now herein methinks men much forget themselves, not well considering the absurdity of such assertions.
whereby
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From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
whereof
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From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
whereon
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From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The first shall be of the Elephant, whereof there generally passeth an opinion it hath no joints; and this absurdity is seconded with another, that being unable to lie down, it sleepeth against a Tree; which the Hunters observing, do saw it almost asunder; whereon the Beast relying, by the fall of the Tree, falls also down it self, and is able to rise no more.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
but in spite of that
From this reading [Sidenote: _How progression is made in animals._] For first, they affirm it hath no joints, and yet concede it walks and moves about; whereby they conceive there may be a progression or advancement made in Motion without inflexion of parts.
