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

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

contrary to your interests or welfare

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

how long something has existed

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

(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 OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

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

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

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

From this reading She married young, and was early left a widow.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading THE ARTICLES OF WAR.

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

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His mother had been one of the earliest followers of John Wesley, when he preached in the fields near her native place, which was in Cornwall.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

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From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

a hilly county in southwestern England

From this reading His mother had been one of the earliest followers of John Wesley, when he preached in the fields near her native place, which was in Cornwall.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading His mother had been one of the earliest followers of John Wesley, when he preached in the fields near her native place, which was in Cornwall.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading She married young, and was early left a widow.

divisible by two

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading His mother had been one of the earliest followers of John Wesley, when he preached in the fields near her native place, which was in Cornwall.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading His mother had been one of the earliest followers of John Wesley, when he preached in the fields near her native place, which was in Cornwall.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

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From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

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 There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

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

From this reading His mother had been one of the earliest followers of John Wesley, when he preached in the fields near her native place, which was in Cornwall.

only a very short time before

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

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

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

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

From this reading His mother had been one of the earliest followers of John Wesley, when he preached in the fields near her native place, which was in Cornwall.

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

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

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

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

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

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

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

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading His mother had been one of the earliest followers of John Wesley, when he preached in the fields near her native place, which was in Cornwall.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

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 She married young, and was early left a widow.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

joined in matrimony

From this reading She married young, and was early left a widow.

the force of workers available

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

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

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading His mother had been one of the earliest followers of John Wesley, when he preached in the fields near her native place, which was in Cornwall.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading His mother had been one of the earliest followers of John Wesley, when he preached in the fields near her native place, which was in Cornwall.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading His mother had been one of the earliest followers of John Wesley, when he preached in the fields near her native place, which was in Cornwall.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ARTICLES OF WAR.

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

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His mother had been one of the earliest followers of John Wesley, when he preached in the fields near her native place, which was in Cornwall.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His mother had been one of the earliest followers of John Wesley, when he preached in the fields near her native place, which was in Cornwall.

past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading His mother had been one of the earliest followers of John Wesley, when he preached in the fields near her native place, which was in Cornwall.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

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

From this reading She married young, and was early left a widow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

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From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

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

From this reading THE ARTICLES OF WAR.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

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

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

precisely as stated

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading THE ARTICLES OF WAR.

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

From this reading OLD Gideon Terlizzeck, as the men all called him, was not really an old man; he did not know his age exactly himself, so that I cannot be expected to do so.

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

From this reading His mother had been one of the earliest followers of John Wesley, when he preached in the fields near her native place, which was in Cornwall.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading There could hardly be a more striking evidence than that afforded by his life, of what the grace of God can do for us, even in very adverse circumstances.

at the time that

From this reading His mother had been one of the earliest followers of John Wesley, when he preached in the fields near her native place, which was in Cornwall.

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

From this reading His mother had been one of the earliest followers of John Wesley, when he preached in the fields near her native place, which was in Cornwall.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading She married young, and was early left a widow.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading She married young, and was early left a widow.