Chapter XXVIII

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From this reading This man indeed according unto History suffered as a Martyr in the second year of that Emperour, and in the _Roman_ Calendar takes up the 21 of _July_.

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From this reading For we read not thus much in any good Author, nor of any remarkable _Christopher_, before the reign of _Decius_: who lived 250 years after Christ.

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

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading This man indeed according unto History suffered as a Martyr in the second year of that Emperour, and in the _Roman_ Calendar takes up the 21 of _July_.

later than; following

From this reading For we read not thus much in any good Author, nor of any remarkable _Christopher_, before the reign of _Decius_: who lived 250 years after Christ.

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

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

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

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

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

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For we read not thus much in any good Author, nor of any remarkable _Christopher_, before the reign of _Decius_: who lived 250 years after Christ.

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

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

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

From this reading For we read not thus much in any good Author, nor of any remarkable _Christopher_, before the reign of _Decius_: who lived 250 years after Christ.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading For we read not thus much in any good Author, nor of any remarkable _Christopher_, before the reign of _Decius_: who lived 250 years after Christ.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year

From this reading This man indeed according unto History suffered as a Martyr in the second year of that Emperour, and in the _Roman_ Calendar takes up the 21 of _July_.

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From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading Of the Picture of St. _Christopher_.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

have the idea for

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

Emperor of Rome who was proclaimed emperor against his will; his reign was notable for his severe persecution of Christians (201-251)

From this reading For we read not thus much in any good Author, nor of any remarkable _Christopher_, before the reign of _Decius_: who lived 250 years after Christ.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

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From this reading This man indeed according unto History suffered as a Martyr in the second year of that Emperour, and in the _Roman_ Calendar takes up the 21 of _July_.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For we read not thus much in any good Author, nor of any remarkable _Christopher_, before the reign of _Decius_: who lived 250 years after Christ.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

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From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading For we read not thus much in any good Author, nor of any remarkable _Christopher_, before the reign of _Decius_: who lived 250 years after Christ.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

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

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

for this reason

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

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

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

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

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading This man indeed according unto History suffered as a Martyr in the second year of that Emperour, and in the _Roman_ Calendar takes up the 21 of _July_.

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

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading This man indeed according unto History suffered as a Martyr in the second year of that Emperour, and in the _Roman_ Calendar takes up the 21 of _July_.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading For we read not thus much in any good Author, nor of any remarkable _Christopher_, before the reign of _Decius_: who lived 250 years after Christ.

engage in

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

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 The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

one who suffers for the sake of principle

From this reading This man indeed according unto History suffered as a Martyr in the second year of that Emperour, and in the _Roman_ Calendar takes up the 21 of _July_.

a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading For we read not thus much in any good Author, nor of any remarkable _Christopher_, before the reign of _Decius_: who lived 250 years after Christ.

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

From this reading For we read not thus much in any good Author, nor of any remarkable _Christopher_, before the reign of _Decius_: who lived 250 years after Christ.

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From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of the Picture of St. _Christopher_.

and nothing more

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

above and across; more than

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

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

From this reading Of the Picture of St. _Christopher_.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading For we read not thus much in any good Author, nor of any remarkable _Christopher_, before the reign of _Decius_: who lived 250 years after Christ.

have sovereign power

From this reading For we read not thus much in any good Author, nor of any remarkable _Christopher_, before the reign of _Decius_: who lived 250 years after Christ.

unusual or striking

From this reading For we read not thus much in any good Author, nor of any remarkable _Christopher_, before the reign of _Decius_: who lived 250 years after Christ.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading This man indeed according unto History suffered as a Martyr in the second year of that Emperour, and in the _Roman_ Calendar takes up the 21 of _July_.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

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

From this reading This man indeed according unto History suffered as a Martyr in the second year of that Emperour, and in the _Roman_ Calendar takes up the 21 of _July_.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

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

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

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From this reading Of the Picture of St. _Christopher_.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading This man indeed according unto History suffered as a Martyr in the second year of that Emperour, and in the _Roman_ Calendar takes up the 21 of _July_.

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From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading This man indeed according unto History suffered as a Martyr in the second year of that Emperour, and in the _Roman_ Calendar takes up the 21 of _July_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

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

From this reading Of the Picture of St. _Christopher_.

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

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

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From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading For we read not thus much in any good Author, nor of any remarkable _Christopher_, before the reign of _Decius_: who lived 250 years after Christ.

an old word for “to”

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

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

From this reading This man indeed according unto History suffered as a Martyr in the second year of that Emperour, and in the _Roman_ Calendar takes up the 21 of _July_.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

walking with your feet in shallow water

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

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

From this reading Now from hence, common eyes conceive an history sutable unto this description, that he carried our Saviour in his Minority over some river or water: which notwithstanding we cannot at all make out.

which person or people

From this reading For we read not thus much in any good Author, nor of any remarkable _Christopher_, before the reign of _Decius_: who lived 250 years after Christ.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Picture of St. _Christopher_, that is, a man of a Giantlike stature, bearing upon his shoulders our Saviour Christ, and with a staff in his hand, wading thorow the water, is known unto Children, common over all _Europe_, not only as a sign unto houses, but is described in many Churches, and stands _Colossus_ like in the entrance of _Nostre Dame_ in _Paris_.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading This man indeed according unto History suffered as a Martyr in the second year of that Emperour, and in the _Roman_ Calendar takes up the 21 of _July_.

a late time of life

From this reading For we read not thus much in any good Author, nor of any remarkable _Christopher_, before the reign of _Decius_: who lived 250 years after Christ.