| 单词 | matter of speculation |
| 释义 | > as lemmasmatter (also object, subject, etc.) of speculation d. In matter (also object, subject, etc.) of speculation. Also elliptical for this. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > belief > speculation > [noun] > that which rests on speculation opinionative1660 matter (also object, subject, etc.) of speculation1665 speculative1877 (a) (b)1793 J. Smeaton Narr. Edystone Lighthouse (ed. 2) §111 The various Strata..would furnish speculation to the curious naturalist.1665 J. Glanvill Sciri Tuum: Authors Defense 75 in Scepsis Scientifica The little delight I have in matters that are not of very material speculation. 1736 Bp. J. Butler Analogy of Relig. Introd. p. iii This determines the Question, even in matters of Speculation. 1769 ‘Junius’ Stat Nominis Umbra (1772) I. xii. 76 Let me..consider your character and conduct merely as a subject of curious speculation. 1788 J. Priestley Lect. Hist. v. xlix. 369 The progress of society, is one of the most..useful objects of speculation. 1810 W. Wilson Hist. Dissenting Churches iii. 63 Points of speculation, or party, he studiously avoided. 1832 D. Brewster Lett. Nat. Magic xiii. 340 They afford ground of curious speculation. 1847 A. Helps Friends in Council I. i. i. 4 It was a matter of frequent speculation with us, whether [etc.]. < as lemmas |
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