used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
buildsnounUS /bɪldz/
plural of “build” — constitution of the human body
From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
committeth
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From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Neither is it ill air only that maketh an ill seat, but ill ways, ill markets; and, if you will consult with Momus, ill neighbors.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
diversitynounUS /dɪˈvɜːrsɪti/
noticeable heterogeneity
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
environed
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
apart from; not including
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
fabricsnounUS /ˈfæbrɪks/
plural of “fabric” — artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
gathereth
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
knapverb
strike sharply
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
go away from a place
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
maketh
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From this reading Neither is it ill air only that maketh an ill seat, but ill ways, ill markets; and, if you will consult with Momus, ill neighbors.
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 Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
marketsnounUS /ˈmɑːrkəts/
plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Neither is it ill air only that maketh an ill seat, but ill ways, ill markets; and, if you will consult with Momus, ill neighbors.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
Momusnoun
god of blame and mockery
From this reading Neither is it ill air only that maketh an ill seat, but ill ways, ill markets; and, if you will consult with Momus, ill neighbors.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Neither is it ill air only that maketh an ill seat, but ill ways, ill markets; and, if you will consult with Momus, ill neighbors.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
and nothing more
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
pentadjectiveUS /pent/
closely confined
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
troughsnounUS /trɔːfs/
plural of “trough” — a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
unequaladjectiveUS /əˈniːkwəl/
poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
uniformitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈfɔːrməti/
a condition in which everything is regular and unvarying
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
unwholesomeadjective
detrimental to physical or moral well-being
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He that builds a fair house, upon an ill seat, committeth himself to prison.
the act of using
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Neither is it ill air only that maketh an ill seat, but ill ways, ill markets; and, if you will consult with Momus, ill neighbors.
in or at the place that
From this reading Of Building HOUSES are built to live in, and not to look on; therefore let use be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.
whereby
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From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
which person or people
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Neither is it ill air only that maketh an ill seat, but ill ways, ill markets; and, if you will consult with Momus, ill neighbors.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Leave the goodly fabrics of houses, for beauty only, to the enchanted palaces of the poets; who build them with small cost.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Neither do I reckon it an ill seat, only where the air is unwholesome; but likewise where the air is unequal; as you shall see many fine seats set upon a knap of ground, environed with higher hills round about it; whereby the heat of the sun is pent in, and the wind gathereth as in troughs; so as you shall have, and that suddenly, as great diversity of heat and cold as if you dwelt in several places.
