Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

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

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

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

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

anew

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

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

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

not easily borne; wearing

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

carefully weighed

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

deserving of contempt or scorn

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

plural of “corporation” — a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

From this reading And though the office of the Reader be only to read word for word, and neither to invent or expound: yet people love he should be a person of such worth and knowledge, as it may be supposed he understands what he reads.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

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

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

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

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

not able to read or write

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

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

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading And though the office of the Reader be only to read word for word, and neither to invent or expound: yet people love he should be a person of such worth and knowledge, as it may be supposed he understands what he reads.

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

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

and nothing more

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading And though the office of the Reader be only to read word for word, and neither to invent or expound: yet people love he should be a person of such worth and knowledge, as it may be supposed he understands what he reads.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

a Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading And though the office of the Reader be only to read word for word, and neither to invent or expound: yet people love he should be a person of such worth and knowledge, as it may be supposed he understands what he reads.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

engage in

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading And though the office of the Reader be only to read word for word, and neither to invent or expound: yet people love he should be a person of such worth and knowledge, as it may be supposed he understands what he reads.

the force of workers available

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

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

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading And though the office of the Reader be only to read word for word, and neither to invent or expound: yet people love he should be a person of such worth and knowledge, as it may be supposed he understands what he reads.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading And though the office of the Reader be only to read word for word, and neither to invent or expound: yet people love he should be a person of such worth and knowledge, as it may be supposed he understands what he reads.

many times at short intervals

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

and nothing more

From this reading And though the office of the Reader be only to read word for word, and neither to invent or expound: yet people love he should be a person of such worth and knowledge, as it may be supposed he understands what he reads.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

above and across; more than

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

the local environment

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

by chance

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

a human being

From this reading And though the office of the Reader be only to read word for word, and neither to invent or expound: yet people love he should be a person of such worth and knowledge, as it may be supposed he understands what he reads.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

deliver a sermon

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading And though the office of the Reader be only to read word for word, and neither to invent or expound: yet people love he should be a person of such worth and knowledge, as it may be supposed he understands what he reads.

plural of “read” — something that is read

From this reading And though the office of the Reader be only to read word for word, and neither to invent or expound: yet people love he should be a person of such worth and knowledge, as it may be supposed he understands what he reads.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

cause to flee

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

express in words

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading And though the office of the Reader be only to read word for word, and neither to invent or expound: yet people love he should be a person of such worth and knowledge, as it may be supposed he understands what he reads.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

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

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And though the office of the Reader be only to read word for word, and neither to invent or expound: yet people love he should be a person of such worth and knowledge, as it may be supposed he understands what he reads.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

required or under orders

From this reading And though the office of the Reader be only to read word for word, and neither to invent or expound: yet people love he should be a person of such worth and knowledge, as it may be supposed he understands what he reads.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And I am almost confident that, since the Reformation, nothing has more hindered people from a just estimation of a _Form of Prayer_ and our holy _Liturgy_ than employing a company of boys, or old illiterate mumblers, to read the _Service_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And though the office of the Reader be only to read word for word, and neither to invent or expound: yet people love he should be a person of such worth and knowledge, as it may be supposed he understands what he reads.

up to a particular time

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

two times

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading And though the office of the Reader be only to read word for word, and neither to invent or expound: yet people love he should be a person of such worth and knowledge, as it may be supposed he understands what he reads.

not established by conditioning or learning

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

in truth; certainly

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

precisely as stated

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

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From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading Notwithstanding this, I say again, that seeing men are men, and seeing that we are of the Church of England and not of that of Rome, these things ought to be weighed and considered; and for want of being so, our Church of England has suffered much.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

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

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And though the office of the Reader be only to read word for word, and neither to invent or expound: yet people love he should be a person of such worth and knowledge, as it may be supposed he understands what he reads.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

which person or people

From this reading And although for some it were too burdensome a task to read the _Service_ twice a day, and preach as often; yet certainly it were much better if the people had but one sermon in a fortnight or month, so the _Service_ were performed by a knowing and valuable person, than to run an unlearned rout of contemptible people into Holy Orders, on purpose only to say the _Prayers_ of the Church, who perhaps shall understand very little more than a hollow pipe made of tin or wainscoat.

belonging to which person

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And I do verily believe, that, at this very day, especially in Cities and Corporations, which make up the third part of our nation, there is nothing that does more keep back some dissatisfied people from Church till _Service_ be over, than that it is read by some £10 or £12 man, with whose parts and education they are so well acquainted, as to have reason to know that he has but skill enough to read the _Lessons_ with twice conning over.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading And though the office of the Reader be only to read word for word, and neither to invent or expound: yet people love he should be a person of such worth and knowledge, as it may be supposed he understands what he reads.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading And though the office of the Reader be only to read word for word, and neither to invent or expound: yet people love he should be a person of such worth and knowledge, as it may be supposed he understands what he reads.

but in spite of that

From this reading And though the office of the Reader be only to read word for word, and neither to invent or expound: yet people love he should be a person of such worth and knowledge, as it may be supposed he understands what he reads.