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Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5 is here in full — 393 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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(Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.
How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.
How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.
Shewing likewise what strange and surprising Accidents shall happen by means of the present War, and concerning a dreadful Earthquake, etc.
(Extract from _A Timely Warning to Rash and Disobedient Children_.)
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Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5 is here in full — 393 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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(Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.
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How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.
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How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.
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Shewing likewise what strange and surprising Accidents shall happen by means of the present War, and concerning a dreadful Earthquake, etc.
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(Extract from _A Timely Warning to Rash and Disobedient Children_.)
/ˈekstrækt frʌm ə ˈtaɪmli ˈwɔːrnɪŋ tuː ræʃ ənd ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt ˈtʃɪldrən/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Disobedient adjective US /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority

From this reading “(Extract from _A Timely Warning to Rash and Disobedient Children_.)”

Earthquake noun US /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading “Shewing likewise what strange and surprising Accidents shall happen by means of the present War, and concerning a dreadful Earthquake, etc.”

Extract verb US /ˈekstrækt/

remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading “(Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.”

Moore noun US /mʊr/

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading “(Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.”

refresh verb US /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh one's memory

From this reading “How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.”

Seasonable adjective US /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

in keeping with the season

From this reading “(Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.”

Sinners noun US /ˈsɪnərz/

plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)

Timely adjective US /ˈtaɪmli/

before a time limit expires

From this reading “(Extract from _A Timely Warning to Rash and Disobedient Children_.)”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

AccidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Shewing likewise what strange and surprising Accidents shall happen by means of the present War, and concerning a dreadful Earthquake, etc.

AccountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/

in the past

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

AngelnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəl/

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

ArgumentnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

Children's

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From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

ChristnounUS /kraɪst/

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 How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Shewing likewise what strange and surprising Accidents shall happen by means of the present War, and concerning a dreadful Earthquake, etc.

confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

CountrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

DaysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/

made known or openly avowed

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

denyverbUS /dɪˈnaɪ/

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

DevilnounUS /ˈdevəl/

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

diedverbUS /daɪd/

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

DisobedientadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority

From this reading (Extract from _A Timely Warning to Rash and Disobedient Children_.)

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

dreadfuladjectiveUS /ˈdredfəl/

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Shewing likewise what strange and surprising Accidents shall happen by means of the present War, and concerning a dreadful Earthquake, etc.

EarthquakenounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading Shewing likewise what strange and surprising Accidents shall happen by means of the present War, and concerning a dreadful Earthquake, etc.

enterverbUS /ˈentər/

to come or go into

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

etc

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

From this reading Shewing likewise what strange and surprising Accidents shall happen by means of the present War, and concerning a dreadful Earthquake, etc.

ExtractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/

remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

fellverbUS /fel/

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

FoodnounUS /fuːd/

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/

come to pass

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

How

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

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

HungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

HusbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

Kentishnoun

one of the major dialects of Old English

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

kneesnounUS /niːz/

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

likewiseadverbUS /ˈlaɪkwaɪz/

in like or similar manner

From this reading Shewing likewise what strange and surprising Accidents shall happen by means of the present War, and concerning a dreadful Earthquake, etc.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

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 How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

MarynounUS /ˈmeri/

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

meansnounUS /miːnz/

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Shewing likewise what strange and surprising Accidents shall happen by means of the present War, and concerning a dreadful Earthquake, etc.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

MiraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

MonthnounUS /mʌnθ/

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

MoorenounUS /mʊr/

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

prayverbUS /preɪ/

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Shewing likewise what strange and surprising Accidents shall happen by means of the present War, and concerning a dreadful Earthquake, etc.

RashnounUS /ræʃ/

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading (Extract from _A Timely Warning to Rash and Disobedient Children_.)

reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

refreshverbUS /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh one's memory

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

RelationnounUS /riˈleɪʃən/

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

SeasonableadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

in keeping with the season

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

Shewing

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From this reading Shewing likewise what strange and surprising Accidents shall happen by means of the present War, and concerning a dreadful Earthquake, etc.

Shewn

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From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

SinnersnounUS /ˈsɪnərz/

plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Shewing likewise what strange and surprising Accidents shall happen by means of the present War, and concerning a dreadful Earthquake, etc.

surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading Shewing likewise what strange and surprising Accidents shall happen by means of the present War, and concerning a dreadful Earthquake, etc.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

ThingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

TimelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/

before a time limit expires

From this reading (Extract from _A Timely Warning to Rash and Disobedient Children_.)

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

Vertue

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From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

wanderedverbUS /ˈwɑːndərd/

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

WarnounUS /wɔːr/

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Shewing likewise what strange and surprising Accidents shall happen by means of the present War, and concerning a dreadful Earthquake, etc.

WarningnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/

a message informing of danger

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Shewing likewise what strange and surprising Accidents shall happen by means of the present War, and concerning a dreadful Earthquake, etc.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading How she wandered about the Country asking relief and went two Days without any Food--How the Devil appeared to her and the many great offers he made her to deny Christ and enter into his service, and how she confounded Satan by powerful Argument.

WonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading (Extract from _The Kentish Miracle, or, A Seasonable Warning to all Sinners_.) Shewn in the Wonderful Relation of one Mary Moore whose Husband died some time ago, and left her with two children, and who was reduced to great want.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading How she came to a well of water when she fell down on her knees to pray to God that He would give that Vertue to the Water that it might refresh and satisfy her Children's Hunger, with an Account how an Angel appeared to her, and relieved her, also declared many Things that shall happen in the Month of March next.

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