1728
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From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
1755
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From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The use of surnames as Christian names is later than the Reformation, and is the result of a reaction against the exclusive use of saints’ names from the calendar.
addverbUS /æd/
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It is only fair to add that these names are no longer popular with Presbyterians, at any rate in the Kirk of Scotland.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The use of surnames as Christian names is later than the Reformation, and is the result of a reaction against the exclusive use of saints’ names from the calendar.
Ananiasnoun
a habitual liar (after a New Testament character who was struck dead for lying)
From this reading Another example of the same reaction is the use of Old Testament names, and “Ananias and Sapphira were favourite names with the Presbyterians.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another example of the same reaction is the use of Old Testament names, and “Ananias and Sapphira were favourite names with the Presbyterians.”
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is only fair to add that these names are no longer popular with Presbyterians, at any rate in the Kirk of Scotland.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These Temples are the plebeian _gens_ of the patrician house which claims descent from Godiva.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The use of surnames as Christian names is later than the Reformation, and is the result of a reaction against the exclusive use of saints’ names from the calendar.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is only fair to add that these names are no longer popular with Presbyterians, at any rate in the Kirk of Scotland.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading The use of surnames as Christian names is later than the Reformation, and is the result of a reaction against the exclusive use of saints’ names from the calendar.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading The use of surnames as Christian names is later than the Reformation, and is the result of a reaction against the exclusive use of saints’ names from the calendar.
ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading These Temples are the plebeian _gens_ of the patrician house which claims descent from Godiva.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading These Temples are the plebeian _gens_ of the patrician house which claims descent from Godiva.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Another example of the same reaction is the use of Old Testament names, and “Ananias and Sapphira were favourite names with the Presbyterians.”
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading The use of surnames as Christian names is later than the Reformation, and is the result of a reaction against the exclusive use of saints’ names from the calendar.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It is only fair to add that these names are no longer popular with Presbyterians, at any rate in the Kirk of Scotland.
favouritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Another example of the same reaction is the use of Old Testament names, and “Ananias and Sapphira were favourite names with the Presbyterians.”
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
foundlingnounUS /ˈfaʊndlɪŋ/
a child who has been abandoned and whose parents are unknown
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
foundlings
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From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
gensnounUS /dʒenz/
family based on male descent
From this reading These Temples are the plebeian _gens_ of the patrician house which claims descent from Godiva.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
GodivanounUS /ɡəˈdaɪvə/
according to legend she rode naked through Coventry in order to persuade her husband not to tax the townspeople so heavily
From this reading These Temples are the plebeian _gens_ of the patrician house which claims descent from Godiva.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading These Temples are the plebeian _gens_ of the patrician house which claims descent from Godiva.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is only fair to add that these names are no longer popular with Presbyterians, at any rate in the Kirk of Scotland.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The use of surnames as Christian names is later than the Reformation, and is the result of a reaction against the exclusive use of saints’ names from the calendar.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is only fair to add that these names are no longer popular with Presbyterians, at any rate in the Kirk of Scotland.
KirknounUS /kɜːrk/
a Scottish church
From this reading It is only fair to add that these names are no longer popular with Presbyterians, at any rate in the Kirk of Scotland.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The use of surnames as Christian names is later than the Reformation, and is the result of a reaction against the exclusive use of saints’ names from the calendar.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading It is only fair to add that these names are no longer popular with Presbyterians, at any rate in the Kirk of Scotland.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The use of surnames as Christian names is later than the Reformation, and is the result of a reaction against the exclusive use of saints’ names from the calendar.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Another example of the same reaction is the use of Old Testament names, and “Ananias and Sapphira were favourite names with the Presbyterians.”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It is only fair to add that these names are no longer popular with Presbyterians, at any rate in the Kirk of Scotland.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
patriciannounUS /pəˈtrɪʃən/
a person of refined upbringing and manners
From this reading These Temples are the plebeian _gens_ of the patrician house which claims descent from Godiva.
plebeiannounUS /pləˈbiːən/
one of the common people
From this reading These Temples are the plebeian _gens_ of the patrician house which claims descent from Godiva.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It is only fair to add that these names are no longer popular with Presbyterians, at any rate in the Kirk of Scotland.
PresbyteriansnounUS /ˌpresbɪˈtɪriənz/
plural of “presbyterian” — a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church
From this reading Another example of the same reaction is the use of Old Testament names, and “Ananias and Sapphira were favourite names with the Presbyterians.”
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading It is only fair to add that these names are no longer popular with Presbyterians, at any rate in the Kirk of Scotland.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading The use of surnames as Christian names is later than the Reformation, and is the result of a reaction against the exclusive use of saints’ names from the calendar.
ReformationnounUS /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading The use of surnames as Christian names is later than the Reformation, and is the result of a reaction against the exclusive use of saints’ names from the calendar.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The use of surnames as Christian names is later than the Reformation, and is the result of a reaction against the exclusive use of saints’ names from the calendar.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
saintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading The use of surnames as Christian names is later than the Reformation, and is the result of a reaction against the exclusive use of saints’ names from the calendar.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Another example of the same reaction is the use of Old Testament names, and “Ananias and Sapphira were favourite names with the Presbyterians.”
Sapphira
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From this reading Another example of the same reaction is the use of Old Testament names, and “Ananias and Sapphira were favourite names with the Presbyterians.”
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading It is only fair to add that these names are no longer popular with Presbyterians, at any rate in the Kirk of Scotland.
surnamenounUS /ˈsɜːrneɪm/
the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
surnamesnounUS /ˈsɜːrneɪmz/
plural of “surname” — the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
From this reading The use of surnames as Christian names is later than the Reformation, and is the result of a reaction against the exclusive use of saints’ names from the calendar.
TemplenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
TemplesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading These Temples are the plebeian _gens_ of the patrician house which claims descent from Godiva.
TestamentnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/
a profession of belief
From this reading Another example of the same reaction is the use of Old Testament names, and “Ananias and Sapphira were favourite names with the Presbyterians.”
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is only fair to add that these names are no longer popular with Presbyterians, at any rate in the Kirk of Scotland.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These Temples are the plebeian _gens_ of the patrician house which claims descent from Godiva.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading The use of surnames as Christian names is later than the Reformation, and is the result of a reaction against the exclusive use of saints’ names from the calendar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rule was to give the foundling for surname the name of the parish, and from the Temple Church came no fewer than one hundred and four foundlings named “Temple,” between 1728 and 1755.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Another example of the same reaction is the use of Old Testament names, and “Ananias and Sapphira were favourite names with the Presbyterians.”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These Temples are the plebeian _gens_ of the patrician house which claims descent from Godiva.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Another example of the same reaction is the use of Old Testament names, and “Ananias and Sapphira were favourite names with the Presbyterians.”
