Chapter XXVI

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From this reading _Super Aspidem et Basiliscum ambulabis_, wherein the Vulgar Translation retaineth the Word of the Septuagint, using in other places the Latine expression _Regulus_, as _Proverbs_ 23.

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From this reading _Mordebit ut coluber, et sicut Regulus venena diffundet_: and _Jeremy_ 8.

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From this reading So it is said _Psalm_ 91.

-ing form of “affirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

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From this reading _Super Aspidem et Basiliscum ambulabis_, wherein the Vulgar Translation retaineth the Word of the Septuagint, using in other places the Latine expression _Regulus_, as _Proverbs_ 23.

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

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

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

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _Super Aspidem et Basiliscum ambulabis_, wherein the Vulgar Translation retaineth the Word of the Septuagint, using in other places the Latine expression _Regulus_, as _Proverbs_ 23.

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From this reading _Super Aspidem et Basiliscum ambulabis_, wherein the Vulgar Translation retaineth the Word of the Septuagint, using in other places the Latine expression _Regulus_, as _Proverbs_ 23.

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From this reading _Super Aspidem et Basiliscum ambulabis_, wherein the Vulgar Translation retaineth the Word of the Septuagint, using in other places the Latine expression _Regulus_, as _Proverbs_ 23.

(classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

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From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

monster hatched by a reptile from a cock's egg; able to kill with a glance

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

racers

From this reading _Mordebit ut coluber, et sicut Regulus venena diffundet_: and _Jeremy_ 8.

under normal conditions

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

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From this reading _Mordebit ut coluber, et sicut Regulus venena diffundet_: and _Jeremy_ 8.

marked by or given to doubt

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

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From this reading _Super Aspidem et Basiliscum ambulabis_, wherein the Vulgar Translation retaineth the Word of the Septuagint, using in other places the Latine expression _Regulus_, as _Proverbs_ 23.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading _Super Aspidem et Basiliscum ambulabis_, wherein the Vulgar Translation retaineth the Word of the Septuagint, using in other places the Latine expression _Regulus_, as _Proverbs_ 23.

of or concerning this

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

pertaining to or concerned with the humanities

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

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

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

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From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

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

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So it is said _Psalm_ 91.

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From this reading _Mordebit ut coluber, et sicut Regulus venena diffundet_: and _Jeremy_ 8.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

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From this reading _Super Aspidem et Basiliscum ambulabis_, wherein the Vulgar Translation retaineth the Word of the Septuagint, using in other places the Latine expression _Regulus_, as _Proverbs_ 23.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

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 Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

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From this reading _Mordebit ut coluber, et sicut Regulus venena diffundet_: and _Jeremy_ 8.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _Super Aspidem et Basiliscum ambulabis_, wherein the Vulgar Translation retaineth the Word of the Septuagint, using in other places the Latine expression _Regulus_, as _Proverbs_ 23.

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From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

in walking position with right foreleg raised

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _Super Aspidem et Basiliscum ambulabis_, wherein the Vulgar Translation retaineth the Word of the Septuagint, using in other places the Latine expression _Regulus_, as _Proverbs_ 23.

an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)

From this reading _Super Aspidem et Basiliscum ambulabis_, wherein the Vulgar Translation retaineth the Word of the Septuagint, using in other places the Latine expression _Regulus_, as _Proverbs_ 23.

one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David

From this reading So it is said _Psalm_ 91.

the brightest star in Leo

From this reading _Super Aspidem et Basiliscum ambulabis_, wherein the Vulgar Translation retaineth the Word of the Septuagint, using in other places the Latine expression _Regulus_, as _Proverbs_ 23.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

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From this reading _Super Aspidem et Basiliscum ambulabis_, wherein the Vulgar Translation retaineth the Word of the Septuagint, using in other places the Latine expression _Regulus_, as _Proverbs_ 23.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading So it is said _Psalm_ 91.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

the oldest Greek version of the Old Testament; said to have been translated from the Hebrew by Jewish scholars at the request of Ptolemy II

From this reading _Super Aspidem et Basiliscum ambulabis_, wherein the Vulgar Translation retaineth the Word of the Septuagint, using in other places the Latine expression _Regulus_, as _Proverbs_ 23.

plural of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

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From this reading _Mordebit ut coluber, et sicut Regulus venena diffundet_: and _Jeremy_ 8.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it is said _Psalm_ 91.

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

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

of the highest quality

From this reading _Super Aspidem et Basiliscum ambulabis_, wherein the Vulgar Translation retaineth the Word of the Septuagint, using in other places the Latine expression _Regulus_, as _Proverbs_ 23.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

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

From this reading Of the Basilisk Many Opinions are passant concerning the Basilisk or little King of Serpents, commonly called the Cockatrice: some affirming, others denying, most doubting the relations made hereof.

in or at that place or location

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading _Super Aspidem et Basiliscum ambulabis_, wherein the Vulgar Translation retaineth the Word of the Septuagint, using in other places the Latine expression _Regulus_, as _Proverbs_ 23.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading _Super Aspidem et Basiliscum ambulabis_, wherein the Vulgar Translation retaineth the Word of the Septuagint, using in other places the Latine expression _Regulus_, as _Proverbs_ 23.

the local time at the 0 meridian passing through Greenwich, England; it is the same everywhere

From this reading _Mordebit ut coluber, et sicut Regulus venena diffundet_: and _Jeremy_ 8.

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From this reading _Mordebit ut coluber, et sicut Regulus venena diffundet_: and _Jeremy_ 8.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading _Super Aspidem et Basiliscum ambulabis_, wherein the Vulgar Translation retaineth the Word of the Septuagint, using in other places the Latine expression _Regulus_, as _Proverbs_ 23.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.

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From this reading _Super Aspidem et Basiliscum ambulabis_, wherein the Vulgar Translation retaineth the Word of the Septuagint, using in other places the Latine expression _Regulus_, as _Proverbs_ 23.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading _Super Aspidem et Basiliscum ambulabis_, wherein the Vulgar Translation retaineth the Word of the Septuagint, using in other places the Latine expression _Regulus_, as _Proverbs_ 23.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading What therefore in these incertainties we may more safely determine: that such an Animal there is, if we evade not the testimony of Scripture and humane Writers, we cannot safely deny.