Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

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From this reading He was ordained priest on September 22nd, and a week later had news from William Wright in London that Hetty's third child was born--and was dead.

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

From this reading He was ordained priest on September 22nd, and a week later had news from William Wright in London that Hetty's third child was born--and was dead.

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

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading This is how the father announced his loss:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

brought into existence

From this reading He was ordained priest on September 22nd, and a week later had news from William Wright in London that Hetty's third child was born--and was dead.

a young person of either sex

From this reading He was ordained priest on September 22nd, and a week later had news from William Wright in London that Hetty's third child was born--and was dead.

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 Mr. John Wesley, Fellow in Christ Church College, Oxon" John smiled at the superscription, inaccurate in more ways than one.

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

From this reading Mr. John Wesley, Fellow in Christ Church College, Oxon" John smiled at the superscription, inaccurate in more ways than one.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Mr. John Wesley, Fellow in Christ Church College, Oxon" John smiled at the superscription, inaccurate in more ways than one.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading He was ordained priest on September 22nd, and a week later had news from William Wright in London that Hetty's third child was born--and was dead.

-ing form of “entreat” — ask for or request earnestly

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

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

From this reading This is how the father announced his loss:

a boy or man

From this reading Mr. John Wesley, Fellow in Christ Church College, Oxon" John smiled at the superscription, inaccurate in more ways than one.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was ordained priest on September 22nd, and a week later had news from William Wright in London that Hetty's third child was born--and was dead.

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

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

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

From this reading He was ordained priest on September 22nd, and a week later had news from William Wright in London that Hetty's third child was born--and was dead.

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

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

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From this reading He was ordained priest on September 22nd, and a week later had news from William Wright in London that Hetty's third child was born--and was dead.

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

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

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From this reading This is how the father announced his loss:

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

From this reading He was ordained priest on September 22nd, and a week later had news from William Wright in London that Hetty's third child was born--and was dead.

not accurate

From this reading Mr. John Wesley, Fellow in Christ Church College, Oxon" John smiled at the superscription, inaccurate in more ways than one.

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

From this reading This is how the father announced his loss:

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He was ordained priest on September 22nd, and a week later had news from William Wright in London that Hetty's third child was born--and was dead.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading He was ordained priest on September 22nd, and a week later had news from William Wright in London that Hetty's third child was born--and was dead.

something that is lost

From this reading This is how the father announced his loss:

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

From this reading Mr. John Wesley, Fellow in Christ Church College, Oxon" John smiled at the superscription, inaccurate in more ways than one.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. John Wesley, Fellow in Christ Church College, Oxon" John smiled at the superscription, inaccurate in more ways than one.

information about recent and important events

From this reading He was ordained priest on September 22nd, and a week later had news from William Wright in London that Hetty's third child was born--and was dead.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. John Wesley, Fellow in Christ Church College, Oxon" John smiled at the superscription, inaccurate in more ways than one.

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading He was ordained priest on September 22nd, and a week later had news from William Wright in London that Hetty's third child was born--and was dead.

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

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

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

From this reading Mr. John Wesley, Fellow in Christ Church College, Oxon" John smiled at the superscription, inaccurate in more ways than one.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading He was ordained priest on September 22nd, and a week later had news from William Wright in London that Hetty's third child was born--and was dead.

possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

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

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

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From this reading "To the Revd.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading He was ordained priest on September 22nd, and a week later had news from William Wright in London that Hetty's third child was born--and was dead.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Mr. John Wesley, Fellow in Christ Church College, Oxon" John smiled at the superscription, inaccurate in more ways than one.

an inscription written above something else

From this reading Mr. John Wesley, Fellow in Christ Church College, Oxon" John smiled at the superscription, inaccurate in more ways than one.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mr. John Wesley, Fellow in Christ Church College, Oxon" John smiled at the superscription, inaccurate in more ways than one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was ordained priest on September 22nd, and a week later had news from William Wright in London that Hetty's third child was born--and was dead.

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

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading He was ordained priest on September 22nd, and a week later had news from William Wright in London that Hetty's third child was born--and was dead.

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

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

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

From this reading "To the Revd.

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

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Mr. John Wesley, Fellow in Christ Church College, Oxon" John smiled at the superscription, inaccurate in more ways than one.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He was ordained priest on September 22nd, and a week later had news from William Wright in London that Hetty's third child was born--and was dead.

English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

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

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

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

From this reading This was at the close of August, 1728, and the Rector's letter entreating his good offices for Johnny Whitelamb reached John Wesley on the eve of his taking Priest's Orders, for which he was then preparing at Oxford.

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

From this reading He was ordained priest on September 22nd, and a week later had news from William Wright in London that Hetty's third child was born--and was dead.

United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)

From this reading He was ordained priest on September 22nd, and a week later had news from William Wright in London that Hetty's third child was born--and was dead.