used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
ADAMnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading ADAM OLLIVER BEGINS TO PROPHESY.
Adam'snounUS /ˈædəmz/
possessive form of “adam” — (Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Faith makes me anything, or all That I believe is in the sacred story; And when sin placeth me in Adam’s fall, Faith sets me higher in his glory.”
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
(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 “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
any thing at all
From this reading Faith makes me anything, or all That I believe is in the sacred story; And when sin placeth me in Adam’s fall, Faith sets me higher in his glory.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading ADAM OLLIVER BEGINS TO PROPHESY.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
traveling across
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
crouchverbUS /kraʊtʃ/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
dostauxiliary verbUS /dɑːst/
an old form of “do”, used with “thou”
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Faith makes me anything, or all That I believe is in the sacred story; And when sin placeth me in Adam’s fall, Faith sets me higher in his glory.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
farmyardnounUS /ˈfɑːrmjɑːrd/
an area adjacent to farm buildings
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
fillsnounUS /fɪlz/
plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
the act of acquiring something
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
a state of high honor
From this reading Faith makes me anything, or all That I believe is in the sacred story; And when sin placeth me in Adam’s fall, Faith sets me higher in his glory.”
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Faith makes me anything, or all That I believe is in the sacred story; And when sin placeth me in Adam’s fall, Faith sets me higher in his glory.”
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Faith makes me anything, or all That I believe is in the sacred story; And when sin placeth me in Adam’s fall, Faith sets me higher in his glory.”
HoustonnounUS /ˈhjuːstən/
the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Faith makes me anything, or all That I believe is in the sacred story; And when sin placeth me in Adam’s fall, Faith sets me higher in his glory.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Faith makes me anything, or all That I believe is in the sacred story; And when sin placeth me in Adam’s fall, Faith sets me higher in his glory.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
liennounUS /liːn/
the right to take another's property if an obligation is not discharged
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
engage in
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Faith makes me anything, or all That I believe is in the sacred story; And when sin placeth me in Adam’s fall, Faith sets me higher in his glory.”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Faith makes me anything, or all That I believe is in the sacred story; And when sin placeth me in Adam’s fall, Faith sets me higher in his glory.”
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
Nestleton
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From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
not one, and not any
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
OLLIVER
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From this reading ADAM OLLIVER BEGINS TO PROPHESY.
Olliver's
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From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Faith makes me anything, or all That I believe is in the sacred story; And when sin placeth me in Adam’s fall, Faith sets me higher in his glory.”
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
placeth
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From this reading Faith makes me anything, or all That I believe is in the sacred story; And when sin placeth me in Adam’s fall, Faith sets me higher in his glory.”
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
PROPHESYverb
predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
From this reading ADAM OLLIVER BEGINS TO PROPHESY.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Faith makes me anything, or all That I believe is in the sacred story; And when sin placeth me in Adam’s fall, Faith sets me higher in his glory.”
serving-man
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From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading Faith makes me anything, or all That I believe is in the sacred story; And when sin placeth me in Adam’s fall, Faith sets me higher in his glory.”
estrangement from god
From this reading Faith makes me anything, or all That I believe is in the sacred story; And when sin placeth me in Adam’s fall, Faith sets me higher in his glory.”
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Faith makes me anything, or all That I believe is in the sacred story; And when sin placeth me in Adam’s fall, Faith sets me higher in his glory.”
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Faith makes me anything, or all That I believe is in the sacred story; And when sin placeth me in Adam’s fall, Faith sets me higher in his glory.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ADAM OLLIVER BEGINS TO PROPHESY.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
toppersnounUS /ˈtɑːpərz/
plural of “topper” — a worker who makes or adds the top to something
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _George Herbert._ Gregory Houston, Adam Olliver’s master, and, as far as means and position were concerned, principal member of the little Methodist society in Nestleton, was crossing his farmyard one summer’s day, when his aged serving-man was engaged in getting together a few “toppers.”
at the time that
From this reading Faith makes me anything, or all That I believe is in the sacred story; And when sin placeth me in Adam’s fall, Faith sets me higher in his glory.”
in or at the place that
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading “If bliss had lien in art and strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by faith, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit.
