accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
affirmationsnounUS /ˌæfərˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “affirmation” — a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
in addition
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For my part, although I have had the sight of this Animal, I have not had the opportunity of its experiment, but have received great occasion of doubt, from learned discourses thereon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For _Aristotle_ and _Oppianus_ who have particularly treated hereof are silent in this singularity; either omitting it as dubious, or as the Comment saith, rejecting it as fabulous.
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 For _Aristotle_ and _Oppianus_ who have particularly treated hereof are silent in this singularity; either omitting it as dubious, or as the Comment saith, rejecting it as fabulous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For _Aristotle_ and _Oppianus_ who have particularly treated hereof are silent in this singularity; either omitting it as dubious, or as the Comment saith, rejecting it as fabulous.
for the reason that
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For my part, although I have had the sight of this Animal, I have not had the opportunity of its experiment, but have received great occasion of doubt, from learned discourses thereon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
CommentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading For _Aristotle_ and _Oppianus_ who have particularly treated hereof are silent in this singularity; either omitting it as dubious, or as the Comment saith, rejecting it as fabulous.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
conceives
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From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
confirmeth
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From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
describeth
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From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
digesteth
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From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
discoursesnounUS /dɪˈskɔːrsɪz/
plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading For my part, although I have had the sight of this Animal, I have not had the opportunity of its experiment, but have received great occasion of doubt, from learned discourses thereon.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading For my part, although I have had the sight of this Animal, I have not had the opportunity of its experiment, but have received great occasion of doubt, from learned discourses thereon.
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading For _Aristotle_ and _Oppianus_ who have particularly treated hereof are silent in this singularity; either omitting it as dubious, or as the Comment saith, rejecting it as fabulous.
one or the other of two
From this reading For _Aristotle_ and _Oppianus_ who have particularly treated hereof are silent in this singularity; either omitting it as dubious, or as the Comment saith, rejecting it as fabulous.
enquirynounUS /ɪnˈkwaɪriː/
an instance of questioning
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
Epistles
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From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
fabulousadjectiveUS /ˈfæbjələs/
extremely pleasing
From this reading For _Aristotle_ and _Oppianus_ who have particularly treated hereof are silent in this singularity; either omitting it as dubious, or as the Comment saith, rejecting it as fabulous.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For my part, although I have had the sight of this Animal, I have not had the opportunity of its experiment, but have received great occasion of doubt, from learned discourses thereon.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For my part, although I have had the sight of this Animal, I have not had the opportunity of its experiment, but have received great occasion of doubt, from learned discourses thereon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For my part, although I have had the sight of this Animal, I have not had the opportunity of its experiment, but have received great occasion of doubt, from learned discourses thereon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For my part, although I have had the sight of this Animal, I have not had the opportunity of its experiment, but have received great occasion of doubt, from learned discourses thereon.
herebyadverbUS /hɪrˈbaɪ/
(formal) by means of this
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
hereofadverb
of or concerning this
From this reading For _Aristotle_ and _Oppianus_ who have particularly treated hereof are silent in this singularity; either omitting it as dubious, or as the Comment saith, rejecting it as fabulous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
horshoe
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From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For my part, although I have had the sight of this Animal, I have not had the opportunity of its experiment, but have received great occasion of doubt, from learned discourses thereon.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
imperiouslyadverb
in an imperious manner
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
Johannes
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From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
Langius
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From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading For my part, although I have had the sight of this Animal, I have not had the opportunity of its experiment, but have received great occasion of doubt, from learned discourses thereon.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
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 common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For my part, although I have had the sight of this Animal, I have not had the opportunity of its experiment, but have received great occasion of doubt, from learned discourses thereon.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For my part, although I have had the sight of this Animal, I have not had the opportunity of its experiment, but have received great occasion of doubt, from learned discourses thereon.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
obtruded
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From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading For my part, although I have had the sight of this Animal, I have not had the opportunity of its experiment, but have received great occasion of doubt, from learned discourses thereon.
occultverbUS /əˈkʌlt/
cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the Ostrich.
omittingverbUS /oʊˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading For _Aristotle_ and _Oppianus_ who have particularly treated hereof are silent in this singularity; either omitting it as dubious, or as the Comment saith, rejecting it as fabulous.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
Oppianus
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From this reading For _Aristotle_ and _Oppianus_ who have particularly treated hereof are silent in this singularity; either omitting it as dubious, or as the Comment saith, rejecting it as fabulous.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading For my part, although I have had the sight of this Animal, I have not had the opportunity of its experiment, but have received great occasion of doubt, from learned discourses thereon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
OstrichnounUS /ˈɔːstrɪtʃ/
a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
From this reading Of the Ostrich.
others
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From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For my part, although I have had the sight of this Animal, I have not had the opportunity of its experiment, but have received great occasion of doubt, from learned discourses thereon.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading For _Aristotle_ and _Oppianus_ who have particularly treated hereof are silent in this singularity; either omitting it as dubious, or as the Comment saith, rejecting it as fabulous.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
pleadeth
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From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
prelections
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From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
questionableadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/
subject to question
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
on the contrary
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading For my part, although I have had the sight of this Animal, I have not had the opportunity of its experiment, but have received great occasion of doubt, from learned discourses thereon.
rejectingverbUS /rɪˈdʒektɪŋ/
-ing form of “reject” — refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading For _Aristotle_ and _Oppianus_ who have particularly treated hereof are silent in this singularity; either omitting it as dubious, or as the Comment saith, rejecting it as fabulous.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
Rhodiginus
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From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
saith
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From this reading For _Aristotle_ and _Oppianus_ who have particularly treated hereof are silent in this singularity; either omitting it as dubious, or as the Comment saith, rejecting it as fabulous.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading For my part, although I have had the sight of this Animal, I have not had the opportunity of its experiment, but have received great occasion of doubt, from learned discourses thereon.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading For _Aristotle_ and _Oppianus_ who have particularly treated hereof are silent in this singularity; either omitting it as dubious, or as the Comment saith, rejecting it as fabulous.
singularitynounUS /ˈsɪŋɡjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being one of a kind
From this reading For _Aristotle_ and _Oppianus_ who have particularly treated hereof are silent in this singularity; either omitting it as dubious, or as the Comment saith, rejecting it as fabulous.
Sparrow-Camel
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From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
Struthiocamelus
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From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
swarmsnounUS /swɔːrmz/
plural of “swarm” — a moving crowd
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
taketh
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From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of the Ostrich.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
thereonadverbUS /ðeˈrɔːn/
on that
From this reading For my part, although I have had the sight of this Animal, I have not had the opportunity of its experiment, but have received great occasion of doubt, from learned discourses thereon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading For _Aristotle_ and _Oppianus_ who have particularly treated hereof are silent in this singularity; either omitting it as dubious, or as the Comment saith, rejecting it as fabulous.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
under normal conditions
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
veritynounUS /ˈverəti/
conformity to reality or actuality
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
precisely as stated
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
which person or people
From this reading For _Aristotle_ and _Oppianus_ who have particularly treated hereof are silent in this singularity; either omitting it as dubious, or as the Comment saith, rejecting it as fabulous.
belonging to which person
From this reading Notwithstanding upon enquiry we find it very questionable, and the negative seems most reasonably entertained; whose verity indeed we do the rather desire, because hereby we shall relieve our ignorance of one occult quality; for in the list thereof it is accounted, and in that notion imperiously obtruded upon us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The common opinion of the _Ostrich_, _Struthiocamelus_ or _Sparrow-Camel_ conceives that it digesteth Iron; and this is confirmed by the affirmations of many; beside swarms of others, _Rhodiginus_ in his prelections taketh it for granted, _Johannes Langius_ in his Epistles pleadeth experiment for it; the common picture also confirmeth it, which usually describeth this Animal with an horshoe in its mouth.
