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...plain way (such as reason teacheth and proveth things by), which by a pretty surprising uncouthness in conceit or expression, doth affect and amuse the fancy, stirring in it some wonder, nnd breeding some delight thereto. It raiseth admiration, as signifying a nimble sagacity of apprehension,...

...plain way, such as reason teacheth and proveth things by, which by a pretty surprising uncouthness in conceit or expression doth affect and amuse the...seeming to argue a rare quickness of parts, that one can fetch in remote conceits applicable ; a notable skill, that he can dexterously accommodate them...

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...inexplicable, being "answerable to the numberless rovings of fancy and wind " ings of language. — It raiseth admiration as signifying a " nimble sagacity of apprehension, a special felicity of inven" tion, a vivacity of spirit, and reach of wit more than vul" gar : it procureth delight by gratifying...

...'plain way (such as reason teacheth and proveth things by), which by a pretty surprising uncouthness in conceit or expression, doth affect and amuse the...seeming to argue a rare quickness of parts, that one can fetch in remote conceits applicable; a notable skill, that he can dexterously accommodate them...

...talking earnestly, in a kind of confidential whisper, of the which by a pretty surprising uncouthness in conceit or expression, doth affect and amuse the...seeming to argue a rare quickness of parts, that one can fetch in remote conceits applicable ; a notable skill, that he can dexterously accommodate them...

...unaccountable and inexplicable, being answerable to the numberless rovings of fancy, and windings of language. It raiseth admiration, as signifying a nimble sagacity...vivacity of spirit, and reach of wit more than vulgar; it seemeth to argue a rare quickness of parts, that one can fetch in remote conceits applicable; a notable...

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...plain way, (such as reason teacheth and proveth things by,) which by a pretty surprising uncouthness in conceit or expression doth affect and amuse the...seeming to argue a rare quickness of parts, that one can fetch in remote conceits applicable ; a notable skill, that he can dexterously accommodate them...