The Anatomy of Melancholy

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

Source forms: 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

Source forms: parable