11
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From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
affirmativeadjectiveUS /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/
affirming or giving assent
From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
in addition
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
Archelaus
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From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
Arnabeth
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From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
degenerous
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From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
increase twofold
From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
dubiouslyadverbUS /ˈduːbiəsliː/
in a questionable and dubious manner
From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
effemination
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From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
one or the other of two
From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
enquirynounUS /ɪnˈkwaɪriː/
an instance of questioning
From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
feneration
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From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
fœcundity
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From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
gendernounUS /ˈdʒendər/
a grammatical category in inflected languages governing the agreement between nouns and pronouns and adjectives; in some languages it is quite arbitrary but in Indo-European languages it is usually based on sex or animateness
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
only a very short time before
From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
HarenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
HaresnounUS /herz/
plural of “hare” — swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading Of Hares.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
Levit
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From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
malesnounUS /meɪlz/
plural of “male” — an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
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 The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
make reference to
From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
mixtion
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From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
mutationnounUS /mjuːˈteɪʃən/
(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
not any; not one
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of Hares.
and nothing more
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
others
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From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
Philostratus
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From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
Plutarchnoun
Greek biographer who wrote Parallel Lives (46?-120 AD)
From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
prohibitionnounUS /ˌproʊəˈbɪʃən/
a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
pusillanimitynoun
contemptible fearfulness
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
Rabbins
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From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
resigningverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
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 Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
superfetationnoun
fertilization of a second ovum after a pregnancy has begun; results in two fetuses of different ages in the uterus at the same time
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
symbolicaladjective
relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
timiditynounUS /təˈmɪdəti/
fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
interact in a certain way
From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
usurynounUS /ˈjuːʒəri/
an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
venery
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From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The double sex of single Hares, or that every Hare is both male and female, beside the vulgar opinion, was the affirmative of _Archelaus_, of _Plutarch_, _Philostratus_, and many more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As also from the symbolical foundation of its prohibition in the law, [SN: _Levit._ 11.] and what vices therein are figured; that is, not only pusillanimity and timidity from its temper, feneration or usury from its fœcundity and superfetation; but from this mixture of sexes, unnatural venery and degenerous effemination.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
which person or people
From this reading Nor are there hardly any who either treat of mutation or mixtion of sexes, who have not left some mention of this point; some speaking positively, others dubiously, and most resigning it unto the enquiry of the Reader.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Of the same belief have been the Jewish _Rabbins_; The same is likewise confirmed from the Hebrew word; [SN: Arnabeth.] which, as though there were no single males of that kind, hath only obtained a name of the feminine gender.
