used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seems, by the great stress it lays on holiness, to imply that a man has something in his own power.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading You did indeed mention the necessity of faith and the power of grace, but there was too much about making the life holy as if that were all in all.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading You did indeed mention the necessity of faith and the power of grace, but there was too much about making the life holy as if that were all in all.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You did indeed mention the necessity of faith and the power of grace, but there was too much about making the life holy as if that were all in all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You did indeed mention the necessity of faith and the power of grace, but there was too much about making the life holy as if that were all in all.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
Barlow
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From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You seem to be putting us so much upon working and doing that you leave nothing to do for the Saviour."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You did indeed mention the necessity of faith and the power of grace, but there was too much about making the life holy as if that were all in all.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It seems, by the great stress it lays on holiness, to imply that a man has something in his own power.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
devotions
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From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading You did indeed mention the necessity of faith and the power of grace, but there was too much about making the life holy as if that were all in all.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You seem to be putting us so much upon working and doing that you leave nothing to do for the Saviour."
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading You seem to be putting us so much upon working and doing that you leave nothing to do for the Saviour."
don't
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From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
Dr
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From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading You did indeed mention the necessity of faith and the power of grace, but there was too much about making the life holy as if that were all in all.
a social unit living together
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You seem to be putting us so much upon working and doing that you leave nothing to do for the Saviour."
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading You did indeed mention the necessity of faith and the power of grace, but there was too much about making the life holy as if that were all in all.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It seems, by the great stress it lays on holiness, to imply that a man has something in his own power.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seems, by the great stress it lays on holiness, to imply that a man has something in his own power.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seems, by the great stress it lays on holiness, to imply that a man has something in his own power.
holinessnounUS /ˈhoʊlinəs/
the quality of being holy
From this reading It seems, by the great stress it lays on holiness, to imply that a man has something in his own power.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading You did indeed mention the necessity of faith and the power of grace, but there was too much about making the life holy as if that were all in all.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You did indeed mention the necessity of faith and the power of grace, but there was too much about making the life holy as if that were all in all.
implyverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪ/
express or state indirectly
From this reading It seems, by the great stress it lays on holiness, to imply that a man has something in his own power.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seems, by the great stress it lays on holiness, to imply that a man has something in his own power.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading You did indeed mention the necessity of faith and the power of grace, but there was too much about making the life holy as if that were all in all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems, by the great stress it lays on holiness, to imply that a man has something in his own power.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
laysnounUS /leɪz/
plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading It seems, by the great stress it lays on holiness, to imply that a man has something in his own power.
go away from a place
From this reading You seem to be putting us so much upon working and doing that you leave nothing to do for the Saviour."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading You did indeed mention the necessity of faith and the power of grace, but there was too much about making the life holy as if that were all in all.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading You did indeed mention the necessity of faith and the power of grace, but there was too much about making the life holy as if that were all in all.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It seems, by the great stress it lays on holiness, to imply that a man has something in his own power.
make reference to
From this reading You did indeed mention the necessity of faith and the power of grace, but there was too much about making the life holy as if that were all in all.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
a form of address for a man
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading You did indeed mention the necessity of faith and the power of grace, but there was too much about making the life holy as if that were all in all.
not any; not one
From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading You seem to be putting us so much upon working and doing that you leave nothing to do for the Saviour."
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You did indeed mention the necessity of faith and the power of grace, but there was too much about making the life holy as if that were all in all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It seems, by the great stress it lays on holiness, to imply that a man has something in his own power.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It seems, by the great stress it lays on holiness, to imply that a man has something in his own power.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It seems, by the great stress it lays on holiness, to imply that a man has something in his own power.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading You seem to be putting us so much upon working and doing that you leave nothing to do for the Saviour."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
Saviournoun
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading You seem to be putting us so much upon working and doing that you leave nothing to do for the Saviour."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading You seem to be putting us so much upon working and doing that you leave nothing to do for the Saviour."
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems, by the great stress it lays on holiness, to imply that a man has something in his own power.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You seem to be putting us so much upon working and doing that you leave nothing to do for the Saviour."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It seems, by the great stress it lays on holiness, to imply that a man has something in his own power.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading It seems, by the great stress it lays on holiness, to imply that a man has something in his own power.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seems, by the great stress it lays on holiness, to imply that a man has something in his own power.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
theologiannounUS /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒiən/
someone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology
From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
in or at that place or location
From this reading You did indeed mention the necessity of faith and the power of grace, but there was too much about making the life holy as if that were all in all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading You did indeed mention the necessity of faith and the power of grace, but there was too much about making the life holy as if that were all in all.
Tyrrel
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From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading You seem to be putting us so much upon working and doing that you leave nothing to do for the Saviour."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You did indeed mention the necessity of faith and the power of grace, but there was too much about making the life holy as if that were all in all.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You did indeed mention the necessity of faith and the power of grace, but there was too much about making the life holy as if that were all in all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish," replied Mr. Stanley, "as I am no deep theologian, that you had started this objection before Dr. Barlow went away, for I know no man more able or more willing for serious discussion."
in the company of; together with
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading You seem to be putting us so much upon working and doing that you leave nothing to do for the Saviour."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading One evening, which Mr. Tyrrel happened to spend with us, after Mr. Stanley had performed the family devotions, Mr. Tyrrel said to him: "Stanley, I don't much like the prayer you read.
