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In this edition. “ordinary Preacher” → “regular preacher” (DJR-040-34); “ordinary recreations” → “usual winter recreations” (DJR-079-41). Regular and usual state the two contextual senses directly. Neither example requires a judgment about the preacher’s ability or the amusements’ merit.
See also. Entertain.
Organical parts
Source forms: similar parts; dissimilar parts; organical; similar part; Organicall parts
The word. Similar parts are bodily substances considered uniform in kind; dissimilar parts combine unlike tissues. Organical or instrumental parts are organs that perform particular functions. The contrast is anatomical and functional, not a comparison of visual resemblance.
In Burton. The subsection headings organize Burton’s account of the body around uniform and composite parts. His description of melancholy then treats the brain as a similar part when considering its substance, rather than its ventricles. A later catalogue attributes symptoms to organs and the humours or spirits associated with them.
The places. The heading introduces similar parts. (p. 15; DJR-023-37.) The following heading introduces dissimilar parts. (p. 16; DJR-024-01.) Organical and instrumental explain the composite parts. (p. 16; DJR-024-02.) The brain is considered in its substance as a similar part. (p. 32; DJR-027-14.) Organicall parts names the organs associated with symptoms. (p. 190 [second occurrence]; DJR-060-09.)
In this edition. “Similar parts” → “Uniform parts” (DJR-023-37); “Dissimilar parts” → “Composite parts” (DJR-024-01); “Organical, or Instrumental” → “organs, or instruments” (DJR-024-02); “as a similar part” → “in its substance” (DJR-027-14); “Organicall parts” → “organs” (DJR-060-09). Uniform, composite and in its substance make the organizing distinction explicit. Organs preserves the functional sense in the later list.
See also. Anatomical arteries; Anatomical membranes; Ventricle; Lights; Meseraic; Myrach.
Oxymel
The word. Oxymel is a medicinal mixture of honey and vinegar. Squill oxymel is a preparation that also contains squill.
In Burton. Burton lists it among compound remedies, alongside named syrups and a purgative broth. The name identifies a preparation within his catalogue; the passage does not supply a full recipe.
The places. Squill oxymel heads the list of further compound preparations. (p. 381; DJR-102-37.)
In this edition. “Oxymel Scilliticum” → “squill oxymel” (DJR-102-37). The plant modifier is translated and the established preparation name retained. Quantities and instructions are not added to the catalogue.
See also. Receipt.
Painful
Source forms: painful; painfully; painfull
The word. Painful can mean painstaking, diligent or hardworking. Painfully can mean laboriously, describing effort rather than the experience of hurt.
In Burton. The philosopher’s diligence survives the criticisms of his style. Dutch land reclamation exemplifies sustained labour and skill. The preacher’s hard work is a qualification offered in the competition for a church appointment.
The places. Painful praises the philosopher’s diligence amid criticism. (p. 11; DJR-005-18.) Painfully describes the labour of maintaining reclaimed land. (p. 52; DJR-014-04.) Painfull describes a preacher supported by his parish. (p. 351; DJR-096-19.)
In this edition. “painful omniscious philosopher” → “painstaking philosopher of universal learning” (DJR-005-18); “so painfully preserved” → “maintained with such labour” (DJR-014-04); “painfull preacher” → “hardworking preacher” (DJR-096-19). The equivalents make effort the common element while adapting to scholarship, engineering and ministry.
See also. Careful; Macerate; Sorrow; Exquisite.
Parable
The word. Parable as an adjective means obtainable or readily available. It does not refer here to a story with a moral lesson.
In Burton. Burton asks what employment a newly qualified scholar can obtain. Schoolteaching or serving as a lecturer or curate offers a relatively accessible route, but the low pay and dependence on patron or parish undermine its security.
The places. Parable describes the available course of employment. (p. 131; DJR-047-12.)
In this edition. “most parable and easie” → “most readily available and easiest” (DJR-047-12). Readily available keeps the word attached to opportunity. The following terms explain the work and subsistence the route offers.
Paracelsian
Source forms: spagirically; Paracelsians
The word. Paracelsian identifies the medical tradition associated with Paracelsus. Spagirically refers to chemical or alchemical methods of preparing substances within that tradition.
In Burton. In discussing scents, Burton directs readers seeking chemically prepared remedies to Croll. In his account of medical employment, self-styled Paracelsians instead join a hostile catalogue of competing practitioners. The practical reference and the polemical use have different functions.
The places. Spagirically describes the preparation of remedies in Croll. (p. 394; DJR-105-19.) Self-styled Paracelsians appear in the crowded field of practitioners. (p. 134; DJR-047-38.)
In this edition. “spagirically prepared” → “prepared by chemical methods” (DJR-105-19); “Paracelsians, as they call themselves” → “self-styled Paracelsians” (DJR-047-38). Chemical methods explains the preparation without turning it into a present-day standard of chemistry. Self-styled preserves Burton’s distancing qualification in the hostile list.
See also. Physick; Essence and quintessence.
Parasite
The word. Parasites are flattering dependants, with the older association of people dining at another’s expense. Their dependence gives the praise a self-interested character.
In Burton. Burton asks who can resist excessive applause. The flatterers raise a ruler beyond exemplary heroism to supposed divinity, so that praise itself becomes a means of overthrowing his judgment.
The places. Parasites inflate the ruler’s standing through extravagant praise. (p. 125; DJR-046-01.)
In this edition. “those Parasites” → “those parasites” (DJR-046-01). The retained word is explained through dependence and flattery. The article does not read it as a biological description.
See also. Collogue; Ambodexter; Proletary; Clown.
Parrhesia
The word. Parrhesia means frank, open or free speaking. The Latinized form parrhesiam occurs in a marginal comment on Burton’s style.
In Burton. The margin’s claim that there is no style except frank speaking accompanies Burton’s declaration that his pen matches his mind. Calling a spade a spade and preferring substance to words turn openness into an authorial stance, expressed through repeated Latin and English formulations.
The places. The marginal term accompanies the declaration of plain, outspoken writing. (p. 12; DJR-005-26.)
In this edition. “parrhesiam” → “frank speaking” (DJR-005:B44; margin); “as free, as loose” → “as outspoken as I am unrestrained” (DJR-005-26). Frank speaking comes from the translated marginal note; outspoken expresses the related claim in the body. Both are kept distinct from the rhetorical repetitions they accompany.
See also. Cento; Action; Apologize.