Chapter XIV

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

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

have an effect upon

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

third-person singular of “affirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

later than; following

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

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From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

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From this reading Notwithstanding all which we remain unsatisfied, nor can we think the reasons alleadged sufficiently establish the preheminency of this _Finger_.

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

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

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

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

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

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

a toroidal shape

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

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

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

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

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

have

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

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From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Notwithstanding all which we remain unsatisfied, nor can we think the reasons alleadged sufficiently establish the preheminency of this _Finger_.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

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From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

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

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

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From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

one or the other of two

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

set up or found

From this reading Notwithstanding all which we remain unsatisfied, nor can we think the reasons alleadged sufficiently establish the preheminency of this _Finger_.

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From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

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From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

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From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

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From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

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From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

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From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

coins made of gold

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

an old form of “has”

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

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From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

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From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

(formal) by means of this

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

the state of being honored

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

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

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

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From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

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

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

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From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

Hungarian violinist and composer (1831-1907)

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

(Old Testament) the fourth son of Jacob who was forebear of one of the tribes of Israel; one of his descendants was to be the Messiah

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

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From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

immediately past

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

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 An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

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From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

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From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

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From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

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From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

third-person singular of “magnify” — increase in size, volume or significance

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

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From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

the force of workers available

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

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From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

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From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding all which we remain unsatisfied, nor can we think the reasons alleadged sufficiently establish the preheminency of this _Finger_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Notwithstanding all which we remain unsatisfied, nor can we think the reasons alleadged sufficiently establish the preheminency of this _Finger_.

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of the Ring-finger.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

and nothing more

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

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From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

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From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

pull or pull out sharply

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

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From this reading Notwithstanding all which we remain unsatisfied, nor can we think the reasons alleadged sufficiently establish the preheminency of this _Finger_.

-ing form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Notwithstanding all which we remain unsatisfied, nor can we think the reasons alleadged sufficiently establish the preheminency of this _Finger_.

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From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Notwithstanding all which we remain unsatisfied, nor can we think the reasons alleadged sufficiently establish the preheminency of this _Finger_.

precisely, exactly

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

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From this reading Of the Ring-finger.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

not often

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

a male human offspring

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Notwithstanding all which we remain unsatisfied, nor can we think the reasons alleadged sufficiently establish the preheminency of this _Finger_.

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From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

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

From this reading Of the Ring-finger.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

from that place or that time

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

in or at that place or location

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

to that

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Notwithstanding all which we remain unsatisfied, nor can we think the reasons alleadged sufficiently establish the preheminency of this _Finger_.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

not having been satisfied

From this reading Notwithstanding all which we remain unsatisfied, nor can we think the reasons alleadged sufficiently establish the preheminency of this _Finger_.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

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

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Notwithstanding all which we remain unsatisfied, nor can we think the reasons alleadged sufficiently establish the preheminency of this _Finger_.

be dressed in

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

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

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

at the time that

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

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

From this reading An opinion there is, which magnifies the fourth _Finger_ of the left Hand; presuming therein a cordial relation, that a particular vessel, nerve, vein or artery is conferred thereto from the heart, and therefore that especially hath the honour to bear our Rings.

which person or people

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Which was not only the Christian practice in Nuptial contracts, but observed by Heathens, as _Alexander ab Alexandro_, _Gellius_, _Macrobius_ and _Pierius_ have delivered, as _Levinus Lemnius_ hath confirmed, who affirms this peculiar vessel to be an artery, and not a Nerve, as Antiquity hath conceived it; adding moreover that _Rings_ hereon peculiarly affect the Heart; that in Lipothymies or swoundings he used the frication of this _Finger_ with saffron and gold: that the ancient Physitians mixed up their Medicines herewith; that this is seldom or last of all affected with the Gout, and when that becometh nodous, Men continue not long after.

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

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.

but in spite of that

From this reading For first, Concerning the practice of Antiquity, the custom was not general to wear their _Rings_ either on this hand or _Finger_; for it is said, and that emphatically in _Jeremiah_, _Si fuerit Jeconias filius Joachim regis Judæ annulus in manu dextrâ meâ, inde evallam eum_: Though _Coniah_ the son of _Joachim_ King of _Judah_, were the signet on my right Hand, yet would I pluck thee thence.