used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
acknowledg
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From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
affinitynounUS /əˈfɪnəti/
(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
AristotlenounUS /ˈerəstɑːtəl/
one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC)
From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
next to; at the side of
From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
CivetnounUS /ˈsɪvət/
cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes
From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
concedeverbUS /kənˈsiːd/
admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
enquireverbUS /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
set up or found
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
Gazela
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From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
herebyadverbUS /hɪrˈbaɪ/
(formal) by means of this
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
heretoadverb
to this writing or document
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
how
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From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading Of the Jews.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
MonkeysnounUS /ˈmʌŋkiz/
plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
MusknounUS /mʌsk/
an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative
From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
as might be expected
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
not any; not one
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
odoursnounUS /ˈoʊdərs/
plural of “odour” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the Jews.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
Parde
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From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
proceedeth
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From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
questionableadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/
subject to question
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
any competition
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
savourverb
have flavor; taste of something
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
smels
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From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
stinkverbUS /stɪŋk/
be extremely bad in quality or in one's performance
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of the Jews.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
vegetablesnounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəlz/
plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
veritynounUS /ˈverəti/
conformity to reality or actuality
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That _Jews_ stink naturally, that is, that in their race and nation there is an evil savour, is a received opinion we know not how to admit; although concede many questionable points, and dispute not the verity of sundry opinions which are of affinity hereto.
which person or people
From this reading We confess that beside the smell of the species, there may be individual odours, and every Man may have a proper and peculiar savour; which although not perceptible unto Man, who hath this sense, but weak, yet sensible unto _Dogs_, who hereby can single out their masters in the dark.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We will acknowledg that certain odours attend on animals, no less then certain colours; that pleasant smels are not confined unto vegetables, but found in divers animals, and some more richly then in plants.
but in spite of that
From this reading And though the Problem of _Aristotle_ enquire why no animal smels sweet beside the Parde? yet later discoveries add divers sorts of _Monkeys_, the _Civet Cat_ and _Gazela_, from which our Musk proceedeth.
