Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

later than; following

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

in addition

From this reading George Fox in his Journal also records his first eventful interview with Judge Fell as follows:

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He asked me "if I was that George Fox whom Justice Robinson spoke so much in commendation of among many of the parliament men?"

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading George Fox in his Journal also records his first eventful interview with Judge Fell as follows:

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He asked me "if I was that George Fox whom Justice Robinson spoke so much in commendation of among many of the parliament men?"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I told him I had been with Justice Robinson and Justice Hotham, in Yorkshire, who were very civil and loving to me.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading I told him I had been with Justice Robinson and Justice Hotham, in Yorkshire, who were very civil and loving to me.

an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

From this reading He asked me "if I was that George Fox whom Justice Robinson spoke so much in commendation of among many of the parliament men?"

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

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From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

full of events or incidents

From this reading George Fox in his Journal also records his first eventful interview with Judge Fell as follows:

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading George Fox in his Journal also records his first eventful interview with Judge Fell as follows:

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading George Fox in his Journal also records his first eventful interview with Judge Fell as follows:

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading George Fox in his Journal also records his first eventful interview with Judge Fell as follows:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

set up or found

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading George Fox in his Journal also records his first eventful interview with Judge Fell as follows:

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading George Fox in his Journal also records his first eventful interview with Judge Fell as follows:

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading George Fox in his Journal also records his first eventful interview with Judge Fell as follows:

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From this reading I told him I had been with Justice Robinson and Justice Hotham, in Yorkshire, who were very civil and loving to me.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He asked me "if I was that George Fox whom Justice Robinson spoke so much in commendation of among many of the parliament men?"

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading George Fox in his Journal also records his first eventful interview with Judge Fell as follows:

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading George Fox in his Journal also records his first eventful interview with Judge Fell as follows:

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading George Fox in his Journal also records his first eventful interview with Judge Fell as follows:

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading George Fox in his Journal also records his first eventful interview with Judge Fell as follows:

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading I told him I had been with Justice Robinson and Justice Hotham, in Yorkshire, who were very civil and loving to me.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He asked me "if I was that George Fox whom Justice Robinson spoke so much in commendation of among many of the parliament men?"

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He asked me "if I was that George Fox whom Justice Robinson spoke so much in commendation of among many of the parliament men?"

the force of workers available

From this reading He asked me "if I was that George Fox whom Justice Robinson spoke so much in commendation of among many of the parliament men?"

to a great degree or extent

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He asked me "if I was that George Fox whom Justice Robinson spoke so much in commendation of among many of the parliament men?"

plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

above and across; more than

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading He asked me "if I was that George Fox whom Justice Robinson spoke so much in commendation of among many of the parliament men?"

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading George Fox in his Journal also records his first eventful interview with Judge Fell as follows:

English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading He asked me "if I was that George Fox whom Justice Robinson spoke so much in commendation of among many of the parliament men?"

filled with satisfaction

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

express in speech

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading He asked me "if I was that George Fox whom Justice Robinson spoke so much in commendation of among many of the parliament men?"

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I told him I had been with Justice Robinson and Justice Hotham, in Yorkshire, who were very civil and loving to me.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

precisely as stated

From this reading I told him I had been with Justice Robinson and Justice Hotham, in Yorkshire, who were very civil and loving to me.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I told him I had been with Justice Robinson and Justice Hotham, in Yorkshire, who were very civil and loving to me.

at the time that

From this reading 'I found that the priests and professors and Justice Sawrey had much incensed Judge Fell against the truth with their lies; but when I came to speak with him I answered all his objections, and so thoroughly satisfied him by the scriptures that he was convinced in his judgment.

during the time that

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

which person or people

From this reading I told him I had been with Justice Robinson and Justice Hotham, in Yorkshire, who were very civil and loving to me.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He asked me "if I was that George Fox whom Justice Robinson spoke so much in commendation of among many of the parliament men?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading George Fox in his Journal also records his first eventful interview with Judge Fell as follows:

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

a late time of life

From this reading After we had discoursed a pretty while together, Judge Fell himself was satisfied also, and came to see, by the openings of the spirit of God in his heart, over all the priests and teachers of the world, and did not go to hear them for some years before he died.

a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

From this reading I told him I had been with Justice Robinson and Justice Hotham, in Yorkshire, who were very civil and loving to me.