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The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 1
The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 1

Chapter XXI

Chapter 21 of The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 1 is here in full — 17 sentences across 4 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Of the Horse.
The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.
It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.
For first, it calls in question the providence or wise provision of Nature; who not abounding in superfluities, is neither deficient in necessities.
Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.
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The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 1

Chapter XXI

Chapter 21 of The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 1 is here in full — 17 sentences across 4 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Of the Horse.
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The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.
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It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.
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For first, it calls in question the providence or wise provision of Nature; who not abounding in superfluities, is neither deficient in necessities.
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Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

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abounding adjective US /əˈbaʊndɪŋ/

existing in abundance

From this reading “For first, it calls in question the providence or wise provision of Nature; who not abounding in superfluities, is neither deficient in necessities.”

Aristotle noun US /ˈerəstɑːtəl/

one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC)

bilious adjective US /ˈbɪliəs/

relating to or containing bile

From this reading “Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.”

hoofed adjective US /hʊft/

having or resembling hoofs

From this reading “It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.”

Pliny noun US /ˈplɪni/

Roman writer and nephew of Pliny the Elder; author of books of letters that commented on affairs of the day (62-113)

receptacle noun US /rɪˈsep.tə.kəl/

An object or container used to hold or store something.

From this reading “Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.”

repugnant adjective US /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/

offensive to the mind

From this reading “It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.”

Veterinarians noun US /ˌvetrəˈneriənz/

plural of “veterinarian” — a doctor who practices veterinary medicine

From this reading “The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.”

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set down verb + adjective

put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.

In this reading “It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

aboundingadjectiveUS /əˈbaʊndɪŋ/

existing in abundance

From this reading For first, it calls in question the providence or wise provision of Nature; who not abounding in superfluities, is neither deficient in necessities.

accusable

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From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

AnimalnounUS /ˈænəməl/

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

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 It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

AssertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/

a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

biliousadjectiveUS /ˈbɪliəs/

relating to or containing bile

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

bloud

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

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

callsnounUS /kɔːlz/

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading For first, it calls in question the providence or wise provision of Nature; who not abounding in superfluities, is neither deficient in necessities.

causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

cholernoun

an irritable petulant feeling

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

conveyancenounUS /kənˈveɪəns/

document effecting a property transfer

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

defectnounUS /ˈdiːfekt/

an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

deficientadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading For first, it calls in question the providence or wise provision of Nature; who not abounding in superfluities, is neither deficient in necessities.

deliveredverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərd/

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

discoursed

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From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

diseasesnounUS /dɪˈziːzəz/

plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

Farriers

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

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/

the act of consuming food

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For first, it calls in question the providence or wise provision of Nature; who not abounding in superfluities, is neither deficient in necessities.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

gallnounUS /ɡɔːl/

an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/

an old form of “has”

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

hoofedadjectiveUS /hʊft/

having or resembling hoofs

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

HorsenounUS /hɔːrs/

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Of the Horse.

HorsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

humournounUS /ˈhjuːmər/

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

improvision

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

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading For first, it calls in question the providence or wise provision of Nature; who not abounding in superfluities, is neither deficient in necessities.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/

with honesty

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

laudablyadverb

in an admirable manner

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/

most important element

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

massnounUS /mæs/

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

NaturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading For first, it calls in question the providence or wise provision of Nature; who not abounding in superfluities, is neither deficient in necessities.

necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/

plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading For first, it calls in question the providence or wise provision of Nature; who not abounding in superfluities, is neither deficient in necessities.

neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/

not one and not the other of two

From this reading For first, it calls in question the providence or wise provision of Nature; who not abounding in superfluities, is neither deficient in necessities.

neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For first, it calls in question the providence or wise provision of Nature; who not abounding in superfluities, is neither deficient in necessities.

notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

OfprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of the Horse.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

PlinynounUS /ˈplɪni/

Roman writer and nephew of Pliny the Elder; author of books of letters that commented on affairs of the day (62-113)

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

providencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading For first, it calls in question the providence or wise provision of Nature; who not abounding in superfluities, is neither deficient in necessities.

provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/

a stipulated condition

From this reading For first, it calls in question the providence or wise provision of Nature; who not abounding in superfluities, is neither deficient in necessities.

questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading For first, it calls in question the providence or wise provision of Nature; who not abounding in superfluities, is neither deficient in necessities.

reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

receptaclenounUS /rɪˈsep.tə.kəl/

An object or container used to hold or store something.

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

repugnantadjectiveUS /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/

offensive to the mind

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

seemeth

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From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

SNnoun

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

superfluities

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From this reading For first, it calls in question the providence or wise provision of Nature; who not abounding in superfluities, is neither deficient in necessities.

swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/

past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Of the Horse.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

ungulous

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From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/

an old word for “to”

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

VeinsnounUS /veɪnz/

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

VeterinariansnounUS /ˌvetrəˈneriənz/

plural of “veterinarian” — a doctor who practices veterinary medicine

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

Wherein

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From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading The second Assertion, that an Horse hath no gall, is very general, nor only swallowed by the people, and common Farriers, but also received by good _Veterinarians_, [SN: Veterinarians _or Farriers_.] and some who have laudably discoursed upon Horses.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It seemeth also very ancient; for it is plainly set down by _Aristotle_, an Horse and all solid ungulous or whole hoofed animals have no gall; and the same is also delivered by _Pliny_, which notwithstanding we find repugnant unto experience and reason.

wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading For first, it calls in question the providence or wise provision of Nature; who not abounding in superfluities, is neither deficient in necessities.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Wherein nevertheless there would be a main defect, and her improvision justly accusable, if such a feeding Animal, and so subject unto diseases from bilious causes, should want a proper conveyance for choler; or have no other receptacle for that humour then the Veins, and general mass of bloud.

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