Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

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

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

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

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

the state of being absent

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading This much annoyed my father; and the warmth with which he began to preach against dissent only irritated himself and others, without bringing back disciples to the fold."

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

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading This much annoyed my father; and the warmth with which he began to preach against dissent only irritated himself and others, without bringing back disciples to the fold."

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

From this reading A Wesleyan missionary had formed a thriving establishment in Muston, and the congregations at the parish church were no longer such as they had been of old.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading This much annoyed my father; and the warmth with which he began to preach against dissent only irritated himself and others, without bringing back disciples to the fold."

for the reason that

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading This much annoyed my father; and the warmth with which he began to preach against dissent only irritated himself and others, without bringing back disciples to the fold."

the capacity to attract and hold something

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading This much annoyed my father; and the warmth with which he began to preach against dissent only irritated himself and others, without bringing back disciples to the fold."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

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

From this reading A Wesleyan missionary had formed a thriving establishment in Muston, and the congregations at the parish church were no longer such as they had been of old.

plural of “clergyman” — a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

plural of “congregation” — a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading A Wesleyan missionary had formed a thriving establishment in Muston, and the congregations at the parish church were no longer such as they had been of old.

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From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

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From this reading So writes Crabbe's son with his wonted frankness and good judgment.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading This much annoyed my father; and the warmth with which he began to preach against dissent only irritated himself and others, without bringing back disciples to the fold."

(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority

From this reading This much annoyed my father; and the warmth with which he began to preach against dissent only irritated himself and others, without bringing back disciples to the fold."

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading A Wesleyan missionary had formed a thriving establishment in Muston, and the congregations at the parish church were no longer such as they had been of old.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading This much annoyed my father; and the warmth with which he began to preach against dissent only irritated himself and others, without bringing back disciples to the fold."

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading This much annoyed my father; and the warmth with which he began to preach against dissent only irritated himself and others, without bringing back disciples to the fold."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading A Wesleyan missionary had formed a thriving establishment in Muston, and the congregations at the parish church were no longer such as they had been of old.

set up or found

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading So writes Crabbe's son with his wonted frankness and good judgment.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading So writes Crabbe's son with his wonted frankness and good judgment.

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

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

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

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

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

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

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

From this reading This much annoyed my father; and the warmth with which he began to preach against dissent only irritated himself and others, without bringing back disciples to the fold."

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

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

exemption from punishment or loss

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

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

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

the term during which some position is held

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading This much annoyed my father; and the warmth with which he began to preach against dissent only irritated himself and others, without bringing back disciples to the fold."

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading So writes Crabbe's son with his wonted frankness and good judgment.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

for more time

From this reading A Wesleyan missionary had formed a thriving establishment in Muston, and the congregations at the parish church were no longer such as they had been of old.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading A Wesleyan missionary had formed a thriving establishment in Muston, and the congregations at the parish church were no longer such as they had been of old.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

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

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading This much annoyed my father; and the warmth with which he began to preach against dissent only irritated himself and others, without bringing back disciples to the fold."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

not any; not one

From this reading A Wesleyan missionary had formed a thriving establishment in Muston, and the congregations at the parish church were no longer such as they had been of old.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

many times at short intervals

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

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

From this reading A Wesleyan missionary had formed a thriving establishment in Muston, and the congregations at the parish church were no longer such as they had been of old.

and nothing more

From this reading This much annoyed my father; and the warmth with which he began to preach against dissent only irritated himself and others, without bringing back disciples to the fold."

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From this reading This much annoyed my father; and the warmth with which he began to preach against dissent only irritated himself and others, without bringing back disciples to the fold."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

a local church community

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

deliver a sermon

From this reading This much annoyed my father; and the warmth with which he began to preach against dissent only irritated himself and others, without bringing back disciples to the fold."

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So writes Crabbe's son with his wonted frankness and good judgment.

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

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

a male human offspring

From this reading So writes Crabbe's son with his wonted frankness and good judgment.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A Wesleyan missionary had formed a thriving establishment in Muston, and the congregations at the parish church were no longer such as they had been of old.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

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

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

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

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

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

From this reading This much annoyed my father; and the warmth with which he began to preach against dissent only irritated himself and others, without bringing back disciples to the fold."

very lively and profitable

From this reading A Wesleyan missionary had formed a thriving establishment in Muston, and the congregations at the parish church were no longer such as they had been of old.

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

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading This much annoyed my father; and the warmth with which he began to preach against dissent only irritated himself and others, without bringing back disciples to the fold."

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

From this reading A Wesleyan missionary had formed a thriving establishment in Muston, and the congregations at the parish church were no longer such as they had been of old.

a follower of Wesleyanism

From this reading A Wesleyan missionary had formed a thriving establishment in Muston, and the congregations at the parish church were no longer such as they had been of old.

at the time that

From this reading THE PARISH REGISTER (1805-1809) "When in October, 1805, Mr. Crabbe resumed the charge of his own parish of Muston, he found some changes to vex him, and not the less because he had too much reason to suspect that his long absence from his incumbency had been, partly at least, the cause of them.

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

From this reading This much annoyed my father; and the warmth with which he began to preach against dissent only irritated himself and others, without bringing back disciples to the fold."

in the company of; together with

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading This much annoyed my father; and the warmth with which he began to preach against dissent only irritated himself and others, without bringing back disciples to the fold."

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading So writes Crabbe's son with his wonted frankness and good judgment.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading So writes Crabbe's son with his wonted frankness and good judgment.

a late time of life

From this reading His cure had been served by respectable and diligent clergymen, but they had been often changed, and some of them had never resided within the parish; and he felt that the binding influence of a settled and permanent minister had not been withdrawn for twelve years with impunity.