used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Hereof uncontroulably and under general consent many opinions are passant, which notwithstanding upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction.
affirmativeadjectiveUS /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/
affirming or giving assent
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
(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 Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hereof uncontroulably and under general consent many opinions are passant, which notwithstanding upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction.
AntiquitynounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hereof uncontroulably and under general consent many opinions are passant, which notwithstanding upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is generally esteemed, and by most unto our days received, that the River of _Nilus_ hath seven ostiaries; that is, by seven Channels disburdeneth it self into the Sea.
ChannelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading It is generally esteemed, and by most unto our days received, that the River of _Nilus_ hath seven ostiaries; that is, by seven Channels disburdeneth it self into the Sea.
concurrentadjectiveUS /kənˈkɜːrənt/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
permission to do something
From this reading Hereof uncontroulably and under general consent many opinions are passant, which notwithstanding upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It is generally esteemed, and by most unto our days received, that the River of _Nilus_ hath seven ostiaries; that is, by seven Channels disburdeneth it self into the Sea.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
disburdeneth
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From this reading It is generally esteemed, and by most unto our days received, that the River of _Nilus_ hath seven ostiaries; that is, by seven Channels disburdeneth it self into the Sea.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Hereof uncontroulably and under general consent many opinions are passant, which notwithstanding upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Hereof uncontroulably and under general consent many opinions are passant, which notwithstanding upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Hereof uncontroulably and under general consent many opinions are passant, which notwithstanding upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading It is generally esteemed, and by most unto our days received, that the River of _Nilus_ hath seven ostiaries; that is, by seven Channels disburdeneth it self into the Sea.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Hereof uncontroulably and under general consent many opinions are passant, which notwithstanding upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Hereof uncontroulably and under general consent many opinions are passant, which notwithstanding upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It is generally esteemed, and by most unto our days received, that the River of _Nilus_ hath seven ostiaries; that is, by seven Channels disburdeneth it self into the Sea.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
highest in quality
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading It is generally esteemed, and by most unto our days received, that the River of _Nilus_ hath seven ostiaries; that is, by seven Channels disburdeneth it self into the Sea.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
Hereofadverb
of or concerning this
From this reading Hereof uncontroulably and under general consent many opinions are passant, which notwithstanding upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction.
HistoriansnounUS /hɪˈstɔːriənz/
plural of “historian” — a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is generally esteemed, and by most unto our days received, that the River of _Nilus_ hath seven ostiaries; that is, by seven Channels disburdeneth it self into the Sea.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is generally esteemed, and by most unto our days received, that the River of _Nilus_ hath seven ostiaries; that is, by seven Channels disburdeneth it self into the Sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is generally esteemed, and by most unto our days received, that the River of _Nilus_ hath seven ostiaries; that is, by seven Channels disburdeneth it self into the Sea.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
limitationnounUS /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
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 Hereof uncontroulably and under general consent many opinions are passant, which notwithstanding upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction.
make reference to
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is generally esteemed, and by most unto our days received, that the River of _Nilus_ hath seven ostiaries; that is, by seven Channels disburdeneth it self into the Sea.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
mutableadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtəbəl/
capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
Nilus
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From this reading Of the River _Nilus_.
not any; not one
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Hereof uncontroulably and under general consent many opinions are passant, which notwithstanding upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the River _Nilus_.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Hereof uncontroulably and under general consent many opinions are passant, which notwithstanding upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Hereof uncontroulably and under general consent many opinions are passant, which notwithstanding upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction.
ostiaries
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From this reading It is generally esteemed, and by most unto our days received, that the River of _Nilus_ hath seven ostiaries; that is, by seven Channels disburdeneth it self into the Sea.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is generally esteemed, and by most unto our days received, that the River of _Nilus_ hath seven ostiaries; that is, by seven Channels disburdeneth it self into the Sea.
passantadjective
in walking position with right foreleg raised
From this reading Hereof uncontroulably and under general consent many opinions are passant, which notwithstanding upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It is generally esteemed, and by most unto our days received, that the River of _Nilus_ hath seven ostiaries; that is, by seven Channels disburdeneth it self into the Sea.
refuteverbUS /rɪˈfjuːt/
overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
restrictionnounUS /riˈstrɪkʃən/
a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading Hereof uncontroulably and under general consent many opinions are passant, which notwithstanding upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Of the River _Nilus_.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It is generally esteemed, and by most unto our days received, that the River of _Nilus_ hath seven ostiaries; that is, by seven Channels disburdeneth it self into the Sea.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading It is generally esteemed, and by most unto our days received, that the River of _Nilus_ hath seven ostiaries; that is, by seven Channels disburdeneth it self into the Sea.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It is generally esteemed, and by most unto our days received, that the River of _Nilus_ hath seven ostiaries; that is, by seven Channels disburdeneth it self into the Sea.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is generally esteemed, and by most unto our days received, that the River of _Nilus_ hath seven ostiaries; that is, by seven Channels disburdeneth it self into the Sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of the River _Nilus_.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
uncontroulably
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From this reading Hereof uncontroulably and under general consent many opinions are passant, which notwithstanding upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Hereof uncontroulably and under general consent many opinions are passant, which notwithstanding upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading It is generally esteemed, and by most unto our days received, that the River of _Nilus_ hath seven ostiaries; that is, by seven Channels disburdeneth it self into the Sea.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Hereof uncontroulably and under general consent many opinions are passant, which notwithstanding upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction.
the act of using
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
Wherein
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From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hereof uncontroulably and under general consent many opinions are passant, which notwithstanding upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For some, from whom we receive the greatest illustrations of Antiquity, have made no mention hereof: So _Homer_ hath given no number of its Channels, nor so much as the name thereof in use with all Historians.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Wherein notwithstanding, beside that we find no concurrent determination of ages past, and a positive and undeniable refute of these present, the affirmative is mutable, and must not be received without all limitation.
