Bartholomew the Englishman

On the Eagle

Latin Etymology

Est autem aquila ab acumine oculorum dicta, ut dicit Isidorus. Tanti enim et tam limpidi dicitur visus esse, ut cum in aere super maria immobili penna deferatur, ut prae nimia elevatione a terra vix humanis pateat obtutibus, de tanta sublimitate pisciculos viderit in mari natare ad instar lapidis descendens piscem rapit et sic captam praedam ad litus trahit. Est autem avis naturaliter calida et sicca, praedae avida, et supra aliarum avium vires fortis et animosa, cuius fortitudo maxime viget in alis, pedibus et in rostro, quia alas habet valde nervosas et parum carnosas, et ideo in volando patiens est laboris, quia respectu magnitudinis sui corporis, parum habet carnositatis, et multum nervositatis, propter quod multum habet fortitudinis et virtutis, et multum etiam habet pennositatis, propter quod etiam plurimum continet levitatis.

Use the following words to complete the sentences below. Good Luck!

pennated
dilapidated
animosity
carnosity
incontinence

1.The historic between the English and the Irish is legendary, and many still feel the distrust today.

2. The feathers of most creatures are useful in helping them fly, though not all of them can do so.

3. The bricks of the building were falling off, causing great concern to the pedestrians below.

4. Santa Claus is legendary for his , his jiggling belly an iconic image of Christmas.

5. Of all the embarrassing medical conditions, has to be among the worst.

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