1828
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From this reading In the fall of 1828, I returned to Hector, Schuyler County, New York.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I had been there but a few days, when I went with him about two miles to a Methodist meeting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
BAPTIZEverbUS /bæpˈtaɪz/
administer baptism to
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
BAPTIZEDadjectiveUS /bæpˈtaɪzd/
having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
CAMPBELLITE
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From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
CAMPBELLITES
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From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
CONVERTSnounUS /ˈkɑːnvərts/
plural of “convert” — a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading In the fall of 1828, I returned to Hector, Schuyler County, New York.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I had been there but a few days, when I went with him about two miles to a Methodist meeting.
DEFENDverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Quite a number of people lived there of the Campbellite faith.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading In the fall of 1828, I returned to Hector, Schuyler County, New York.
FASTINGnounUS /ˈfæstɪŋ/
abstaining from food
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
FEATHERSnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I had been there but a few days, when I went with him about two miles to a Methodist meeting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
GIFFORD
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From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
GOSPELnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
GRIEVEverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading In the fall of 1828, I returned to Hector, Schuyler County, New York.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the fall of 1828, I returned to Hector, Schuyler County, New York.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Quite a number of people lived there of the Campbellite faith.
engage in
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading I had been there but a few days, when I went with him about two miles to a Methodist meeting.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading I had been there but a few days, when I went with him about two miles to a Methodist meeting.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading I had been there but a few days, when I went with him about two miles to a Methodist meeting.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In the fall of 1828, I returned to Hector, Schuyler County, New York.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Quite a number of people lived there of the Campbellite faith.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the fall of 1828, I returned to Hector, Schuyler County, New York.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Quite a number of people lived there of the Campbellite faith.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
PREACHERnounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
PREACHINGnounUS /ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite a number of people lived there of the Campbellite faith.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
REGAINverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In the fall of 1828, I returned to Hector, Schuyler County, New York.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
Schuyler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the fall of 1828, I returned to Hector, Schuyler County, New York.
sectnounUS /sekt/
a subdivision of a larger religious group
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
carry out
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
TARnounUS /tɑːr/
any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
TEMPTSverbUS /tempts/
third-person singular of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Quite a number of people lived there of the Campbellite faith.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I had been there but a few days, when I went with him about two miles to a Methodist meeting.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I had been there but a few days, when I went with him about two miles to a Methodist meeting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
at the time that
From this reading I had been there but a few days, when I went with him about two miles to a Methodist meeting.
which person or people
From this reading 'Squire Chase, a prominent man in the neighborhood, who had been a preacher of the sect, said that they were cold in religion and had not held any meetings for several months.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I TAKE TO PREACHING--MAKE MANY CONVERTS--REFUSE TO BAPTIZE THEM--THEY ARE BAPTIZED BY A CAMPBELLITE PREACHER--URGED TO JOIN THE CAMPBELLITES--REFUSE, AND THE DEVIL TEMPTS ME--I GRIEVE THE SPIRIT, BUT REGAIN IT THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER--HEAR THE GOSPEL--VISIT FROM ELDER GIFFORD--HE IS THREATENED WITH TAR AND FEATHERS--MY BROTHER AND I DEFEND HIM.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading In the fall of 1828, I returned to Hector, Schuyler County, New York.
