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From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
APPRECIATIVEadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪv/
feeling or expressive of gratitude
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
ascribesverbUS /əˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to
From this reading M. Taine, in his "History of English Literature," ascribes the unlovable morality of Puritanism to the influence of the British climate.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In other words, being unable to be cheerful, he became moral.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In other words, being unable to be cheerful, he became moral.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Pleasure being out of question," he says, "under such a sky, the Briton gave himself up to this forbidding virtuousness."
believernounUS /bəˈliːvər/
a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
BritonnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading "Pleasure being out of question," he says, "under such a sky, the Briton gave himself up to this forbidding virtuousness."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
climaticadjectiveUS /klaɪˈmætɪk/
of or relating to a climate
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
CONGREGATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading M. Taine, in his "History of English Literature," ascribes the unlovable morality of Puritanism to the influence of the British climate.
at any time
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading "Pleasure being out of question," he says, "under such a sky, the Briton gave himself up to this forbidding virtuousness."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Pleasure being out of question," he says, "under such a sky, the Briton gave himself up to this forbidding virtuousness."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Pleasure being out of question," he says, "under such a sky, the Briton gave himself up to this forbidding virtuousness."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Pleasure being out of question," he says, "under such a sky, the Briton gave himself up to this forbidding virtuousness."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading M. Taine, in his "History of English Literature," ascribes the unlovable morality of Puritanism to the influence of the British climate.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading M. Taine, in his "History of English Literature," ascribes the unlovable morality of Puritanism to the influence of the British climate.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
LARGEadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading M. Taine, in his "History of English Literature," ascribes the unlovable morality of Puritanism to the influence of the British climate.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Taine, in his "History of English Literature," ascribes the unlovable morality of Puritanism to the influence of the British climate.
MilwaukeenounUS /mɪlˈwɔːki/
largest city of Wisconsin; located in southeastern Wisconsin on the western shore of Lake Michigan; a flourishing agricultural center known for its breweries
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading In other words, being unable to be cheerful, he became moral.
moralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading M. Taine, in his "History of English Literature," ascribes the unlovable morality of Puritanism to the influence of the British climate.
attach to a support
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In other words, being unable to be cheerful, he became moral.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Pleasure being out of question," he says, "under such a sky, the Briton gave himself up to this forbidding virtuousness."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "Pleasure being out of question," he says, "under such a sky, the Briton gave himself up to this forbidding virtuousness."
PREACHverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
PULPITnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
PuritanismnounUS /ˈpjʊrətənɪzəm/
the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)
From this reading M. Taine, in his "History of English Literature," ascribes the unlovable morality of Puritanism to the influence of the British climate.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Pleasure being out of question," he says, "under such a sky, the Briton gave himself up to this forbidding virtuousness."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
reformersnounUS /rɪˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “reformer” — a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
SABBATHnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Pleasure being out of question," he says, "under such a sky, the Briton gave himself up to this forbidding virtuousness."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading "Pleasure being out of question," he says, "under such a sky, the Briton gave himself up to this forbidding virtuousness."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Pleasure being out of question," he says, "under such a sky, the Briton gave himself up to this forbidding virtuousness."
Taine
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From this reading M. Taine, in his "History of English Literature," ascribes the unlovable morality of Puritanism to the influence of the British climate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Pleasure being out of question," he says, "under such a sky, the Briton gave himself up to this forbidding virtuousness."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading In other words, being unable to be cheerful, he became moral.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Pleasure being out of question," he says, "under such a sky, the Briton gave himself up to this forbidding virtuousness."
unlovableadjective
incapable of inspiring love or affection
From this reading M. Taine, in his "History of English Literature," ascribes the unlovable morality of Puritanism to the influence of the British climate.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Pleasure being out of question," he says, "under such a sky, the Briton gave himself up to this forbidding virtuousness."
virtuousnessnoun
the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading "Pleasure being out of question," he says, "under such a sky, the Briton gave himself up to this forbidding virtuousness."
at the time that
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
WISCONSINnounUS /wɪˈskɑːnsən/
a tributary of the Mississippi River in Wisconsin
From this reading I MOUNT THE PULPIT, AND PREACH ON THE SABBATH, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN--THE AUDIENCE IS LARGE AND APPRECIATIVE; BUT I PROBABLY FAIL TO PLEASE ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _Milwaukee, April 21._ To a certain extent I am a believer in climatic influence, and am inclined to think that Sabbath reformers reckon without the British climate when they hope to ever see a Britain full of cheerful Christians.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In other words, being unable to be cheerful, he became moral.
