used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading For by these motions they are able to support and impel themselves in the water, without alteration in the stroak of their legs, or position of their bodies.
affirmationsnounUS /ˌæfərˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “affirmation” — a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading For by these motions they are able to support and impel themselves in the water, without alteration in the stroak of their legs, or position of their bodies.
amblingverbUS /ˈæmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “amble” — walk leisurely
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of Swimming and Floating.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
for the reason that
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading For by these motions they are able to support and impel themselves in the water, without alteration in the stroak of their legs, or position of their bodies.
the two together, not just one
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
breaketh
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From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
cannot
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From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
travel across or pass over
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
diametrum
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From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
having the place or position changed
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
FloatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Of Swimming and Floating.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
FrogsnounUS /frɑːɡz/
plural of “frog” — any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
frontem
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From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
gallnounUS /ɡɔːl/
an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
impelverbUS /ˌɪmˈpel/
urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
From this reading For by these motions they are able to support and impel themselves in the water, without alteration in the stroak of their legs, or position of their bodies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
latera
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From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
staying power
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
a unit of instruction
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
the force of workers available
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading For by these motions they are able to support and impel themselves in the water, without alteration in the stroak of their legs, or position of their bodies.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
in motion
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
natationnoun
the act of someone who floats on the water
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
as might be expected
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
not any; not one
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of Swimming and Floating.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
for each
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading For by these motions they are able to support and impel themselves in the water, without alteration in the stroak of their legs, or position of their bodies.
progressionnounUS /prəˈɡreʃən/
a series with a definite pattern of advance
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
quadratum
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From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
salientadjectiveUS /ˈseɪliənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
Identical; not different.
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
Scaliger
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From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
make square
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
stroak
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From this reading For by these motions they are able to support and impel themselves in the water, without alteration in the stroak of their legs, or position of their bodies.
succussation
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From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
supineadjectiveUS /səˈpaɪn/
lying face upward
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading For by these motions they are able to support and impel themselves in the water, without alteration in the stroak of their legs, or position of their bodies.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
SwimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading Of Swimming and Floating.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading For by these motions they are able to support and impel themselves in the water, without alteration in the stroak of their legs, or position of their bodies.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For by these motions they are able to support and impel themselves in the water, without alteration in the stroak of their legs, or position of their bodies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
Tollutation
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From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
trottingverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And first, that Man should swim naturally, because we observe it is no lesson unto other Animals, we are not forward to conclude; for other Animals swim in the same manner as they go, and need no other way of motion for natation in the water, then for progression upon the land.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
at the time that
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
whereto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And this is true whether they move _per latera_, that is, two legs of one side together, which is Tollutation or ambling; or _per diametrum_, lifting one foot before, and the cross foot behind, which is succussation or trotting; or whether _per frontem_ or _quadratum_, as _Scaliger_ terms it, upon a square base, the legs of both sides moving together, as _Frogs_ and salient Animals, which is properly called leaping.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For by these motions they are able to support and impel themselves in the water, without alteration in the stroak of their legs, or position of their bodies.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading That Men swim naturally, if not disturbed by fear; that Men being drowned and sunk, do float the ninth day when their gall breaketh; that Women drowned, swim prone, but Men supine, or upon their backs; are popular affirmations, whereto we cannot assent.
