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The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 2
The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 2

Chapter XXII

Chapter 22 of The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 2 is here in full — 98 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Of the Picture of _Adam_ and _Eve_ with Navels.
Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.
And this is observable not only in ordinary and stained pieces, but in the Authentick draughts of _Urbin_, _Angelo_ and others.
Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.
[Sidenote: _What the Navel is, and for what use._] For the use of the Navel is to continue the Infant unto the Mother, and by the vessels thereof to convey its aliment and sustentation.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 2

Chapter XXII

Chapter 22 of The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 2 is here in full — 98 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/19 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Of the Picture of _Adam_ and _Eve_ with Navels.
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Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.
/əˈnʌðər mɪˈsteɪk ðer meɪ biː ɪn ðə ˈpɪktʃər ʌv ˈaʊər fɜːrst ˈperənts huː ˈæftər ðə ˈmænər ʌv ðer pɑːˈsterəti ɑːr boʊθ dɪˈlɪnieɪtɪd wɪð ə ˈneɪvəl/
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And this is observable not only in ordinary and stained pieces, but in the Authentick draughts of _Urbin_, _Angelo_ and others.
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Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.
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[Sidenote: _What the Navel is, and for what use._] For the use of the Navel is to continue the Infant unto the Mother, and by the vessels thereof to convey its aliment and sustentation.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

delineated adjective US /dɪˈlɪnieɪtɪd/

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading “Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.”

draughts noun US /dræfts/

a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces

From this reading “And this is observable not only in ordinary and stained pieces, but in the Authentick draughts of _Urbin_, _Angelo_ and others.”

impose verb US /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/

compel to behave in a certain way

From this reading “Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.”

impute verb US /ˌɪmˈpjuːt/

attribute or credit to

From this reading “Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.”

Navel noun US /ˈneɪvəl/

a scar where the umbilical cord was attached

From this reading “Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.”

observable adjective US /əbˈzɜːrvəbəl/

capable of being seen or noticed

From this reading “And this is observable not only in ordinary and stained pieces, but in the Authentick draughts of _Urbin_, _Angelo_ and others.”

ordained adjective US /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading “Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.”

posterity noun US /pɑːˈsterəti/

all of the offspring of a given progenitor

From this reading “Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

most accomplished adverb + adjective

In this reading “Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.”

after the manner preposition + article + noun counted as “after … manner”

In this reading “Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.”

on the second preposition + article + noun counted as “on … second”

In this reading “Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.

accomplishedadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/

highly skilled

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading Of the Picture of _Adam_ and _Eve_ with Navels.

affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.

alimentnoun

a source of materials to nourish the body

From this reading [Sidenote: _What the Navel is, and for what use._] For the use of the Navel is to continue the Infant unto the Mother, and by the vessels thereof to convey its aliment and sustentation.

allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Of the Picture of _Adam_ and _Eve_ with Navels.

Angelo

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

From this reading And this is observable not only in ordinary and stained pieces, but in the Authentick draughts of _Urbin_, _Angelo_ and others.

AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.

Authentick

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

From this reading And this is observable not only in ordinary and stained pieces, but in the Authentick draughts of _Urbin_, _Angelo_ and others.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And this is observable not only in ordinary and stained pieces, but in the Authentick draughts of _Urbin_, _Angelo_ and others.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading [Sidenote: _What the Navel is, and for what use._] For the use of the Navel is to continue the Infant unto the Mother, and by the vessels thereof to convey its aliment and sustentation.

cannot

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

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

causenounUS /kɑːz/

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading [Sidenote: _What the Navel is, and for what use._] For the use of the Navel is to continue the Infant unto the Mother, and by the vessels thereof to convey its aliment and sustentation.

conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading [Sidenote: _What the Navel is, and for what use._] For the use of the Navel is to continue the Infant unto the Mother, and by the vessels thereof to convey its aliment and sustentation.

CreatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

delineatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪnieɪtɪd/

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.

denyverbUS /dɪˈnaɪ/

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

draughtsnounUS /dræfts/

a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces

From this reading And this is observable not only in ordinary and stained pieces, but in the Authentick draughts of _Urbin_, _Angelo_ and others.

EvenounUS /iːv/

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading Of the Picture of _Adam_ and _Eve_ with Navels.

exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/

apart from; not including

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading [Sidenote: _What the Navel is, and for what use._] For the use of the Navel is to continue the Infant unto the Mother, and by the vessels thereof to convey its aliment and sustentation.

imposeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/

compel to behave in a certain way

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

imputeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːt/

attribute or credit to

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.

InfantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading [Sidenote: _What the Navel is, and for what use._] For the use of the Navel is to continue the Infant unto the Mother, and by the vessels thereof to convey its aliment and sustentation.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading And this is observable not only in ordinary and stained pieces, but in the Authentick draughts of _Urbin_, _Angelo_ and others.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading [Sidenote: _What the Navel is, and for what use._] For the use of the Navel is to continue the Infant unto the Mother, and by the vessels thereof to convey its aliment and sustentation.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.

mistakenounUS /mɪˈsteɪk/

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading [Sidenote: _What the Navel is, and for what use._] For the use of the Navel is to continue the Infant unto the Mother, and by the vessels thereof to convey its aliment and sustentation.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

Naturity

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

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

NavelnounUS /ˈneɪvəl/

a scar where the umbilical cord was attached

From this reading Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.

Navels

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

From this reading Of the Picture of _Adam_ and _Eve_ with Navels.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And this is observable not only in ordinary and stained pieces, but in the Authentick draughts of _Urbin_, _Angelo_ and others.

notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

observableadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvəbəl/

capable of being seen or noticed

From this reading And this is observable not only in ordinary and stained pieces, but in the Authentick draughts of _Urbin_, _Angelo_ and others.

OfprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of the Picture of _Adam_ and _Eve_ with Navels.

officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading And this is observable not only in ordinary and stained pieces, but in the Authentick draughts of _Urbin_, _Angelo_ and others.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

ordainedadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/

a judge of a probate court

From this reading And this is observable not only in ordinary and stained pieces, but in the Authentick draughts of _Urbin_, _Angelo_ and others.

others

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

From this reading And this is observable not only in ordinary and stained pieces, but in the Authentick draughts of _Urbin_, _Angelo_ and others.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.

ParentsnounUS /ˈperənts/

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.

partsnounUS /pɑːrts/

the local environment

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

PicturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Of the Picture of _Adam_ and _Eve_ with Navels.

piecenounUS /piːs/

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading And this is observable not only in ordinary and stained pieces, but in the Authentick draughts of _Urbin_, _Angelo_ and others.

posteritynounUS /pɑːˈsterəti/

all of the offspring of a given progenitor

From this reading Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

selfnounUS /self/

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

Sidenote

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _What the Navel is, and for what use._] For the use of the Navel is to continue the Infant unto the Mother, and by the vessels thereof to convey its aliment and sustentation.

stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading And this is observable not only in ordinary and stained pieces, but in the Authentick draughts of _Urbin_, _Angelo_ and others.

superfluities

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

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

sustentationnoun

the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence

From this reading [Sidenote: _What the Navel is, and for what use._] For the use of the Navel is to continue the Infant unto the Mother, and by the vessels thereof to convey its aliment and sustentation.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Of the Picture of _Adam_ and _Eve_ with Navels.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.

thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/

of or concerning this or that

From this reading [Sidenote: _What the Navel is, and for what use._] For the use of the Navel is to continue the Infant unto the Mother, and by the vessels thereof to convey its aliment and sustentation.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading And this is observable not only in ordinary and stained pieces, but in the Authentick draughts of _Urbin_, _Angelo_ and others.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _What the Navel is, and for what use._] For the use of the Navel is to continue the Infant unto the Mother, and by the vessels thereof to convey its aliment and sustentation.

untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/

an old word for “to”

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

Urbin

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

From this reading And this is observable not only in ordinary and stained pieces, but in the Authentick draughts of _Urbin_, _Angelo_ and others.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading [Sidenote: _What the Navel is, and for what use._] For the use of the Navel is to continue the Infant unto the Mother, and by the vessels thereof to convey its aliment and sustentation.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Another mistake there may be in the Picture of our first Parents, who after the manner of their posterity are both delineated with a Navel.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of the Picture of _Adam_ and _Eve_ with Navels.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Which notwithstanding cannot be allowed, except we impute that unto the first cause, which we impose not on the second; or what we deny unto nature, we impute unto Naturity it self; that is, that in the first and most accomplished piece, the Creator affected superfluities, or ordained parts without use or office.

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