Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

plural of “affirmation” — a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

anew

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

formed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

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From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

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

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

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

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

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

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

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

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

put or send forth

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

an expert who observes and comments on something

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

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From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

third-person singular of “conclude” — decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

plural of “crane” — United States writer (1871-1900)

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

change toward something smaller or lower

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

atypically small

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

someone who asks a question

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

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From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

an instance of questioning

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

at any time

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

give expression to

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

plural of “fable” — a deliberately false or improbable account

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

extremely pleasing

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

a contrived or fantastic idea

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

at a previous time

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

an expert on geography

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

the native habitat or home of an animal or plant

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

an old form of “has”

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

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From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

(formal) by means of this

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

the ancient Greek known as the father of history; his accounts of the wars between the Greeks and Persians are the first known examples of historical writing (485-425 BC)

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

a base hit on which the batter scores a run

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

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

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

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From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

clarify by giving an example of

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

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

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

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

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

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From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

Roman satirist who denounced the vice and folly of Roman society during the reign of the emperor Domitian (60-140)

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

lowest in rank or importance

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

engage in

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

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From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

come together

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

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From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

the force of workers available

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

with regard to a nation taken as a whole

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

not any; not one

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of Pigmies.

many times at short intervals

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

and nothing more

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

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From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

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From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

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From this reading Of Pigmies.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

Roman writer and nephew of Pliny the Elder; author of books of letters that commented on affairs of the day (62-113)

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

professing to be qualified

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

any competition

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

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From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

express in words

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

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From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

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From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

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From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

plural of “span” — the complete duration of something

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

not in physical motion

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

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From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

superlative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

plural of “testimony” — a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

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

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

of or concerning this or that

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

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

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

plural of “trojan” — a native of ancient Troy

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

(Roman mythology) Roman spelling for Odysseus

From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

an old word for “to”

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

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

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

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

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

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

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

at the time that

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

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From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

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

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

which person or people

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I say, exact testimonies, first, In regard of the Authors, from whom we derive the account, for though we meet herewith in _Herodotus_, _Philostratus_, _Mela_, _Pliny_, _Solinus_, and many more; yet were they derivative Relators, and the primitive Author was _Homer_; who, using often similies, as well to delight the ear, as to illustrate his matter, in the third of his Iliads, compareth the _Trojans_ unto _Cranes_, when they descend against the _Pigmies_; which was more largely set out by _Oppian_, _Juvenal_, _Mantuan_, and many Poets since, and being only a pleasant figment in the fountain, became a solemn story in the stream, and current still among us.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading By _Pigmies_ we understand a dwarfish race of people, or lowest diminution of mankind, comprehended in one cubit, or as some will have it, in two foot or three spans; not taking them single, but nationally considering them, and as they make up an aggregated habitation.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

but in spite of that

From this reading Whereof although affirmations be many, and testimonies more frequent then in any other point which wise men have cast into the list of fables, yet that there is, or ever was such a race or Nation, upon exact and confirmed testimonies, our strictest enquiry receives no satisfaction.

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From this reading Again, Many professed enquirers have rejected it; _Strabo_ an exact and judicious Geographer, hath largely condemned it as a fabulous story, _Julius Scaliger_ a diligent enquirer, accounts thereof, but as a Poetical fiction; _Ulysses Aldrovandus_ a most exact Zoographer in an express discourse hereon, concludes the story fabulous, and a Poetical account of _Homer_; and the same was formerly conceived by _Eustathius_, his excellent Commentator.