touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It was, from the interruption of intercourse caused by the unnatural conflict, without any supervision of the American Conference by which the Canadian preachers had been stationed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was, from the interruption of intercourse caused by the unnatural conflict, without any supervision of the American Conference by which the Canadian preachers had been stationed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Methodist circuit work, as well as the work of other denominations, was very much disorganized.
aspersionsnounUS /əˈspɜːrʒənz/
plural of “aspersion” — a disparaging remark
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The state of religion in Canada could not be expected to be prosperous during the prevalence of the demoralizing influences of war.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was, from the interruption of intercourse caused by the unnatural conflict, without any supervision of the American Conference by which the Canadian preachers had been stationed.
begottenadjectiveUS /biˈɡɔːtɪn/
(of offspring) generated by procreation
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was, from the interruption of intercourse caused by the unnatural conflict, without any supervision of the American Conference by which the Canadian preachers had been stationed.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading The state of religion in Canada could not be expected to be prosperous during the prevalence of the demoralizing influences of war.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading It was, from the interruption of intercourse caused by the unnatural conflict, without any supervision of the American Conference by which the Canadian preachers had been stationed.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading It was, from the interruption of intercourse caused by the unnatural conflict, without any supervision of the American Conference by which the Canadian preachers had been stationed.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading The Methodist circuit work, as well as the work of other denominations, was very much disorganized.
ConferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading It was, from the interruption of intercourse caused by the unnatural conflict, without any supervision of the American Conference by which the Canadian preachers had been stationed.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading It was, from the interruption of intercourse caused by the unnatural conflict, without any supervision of the American Conference by which the Canadian preachers had been stationed.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The state of religion in Canada could not be expected to be prosperous during the prevalence of the demoralizing influences of war.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
demoralizingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzɪŋ/
destructive of morale and self-reliance
From this reading The state of religion in Canada could not be expected to be prosperous during the prevalence of the demoralizing influences of war.
denominationsnounUS /dɪˌnɔːməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “denomination” — a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith
From this reading The Methodist circuit work, as well as the work of other denominations, was very much disorganized.
disorganizedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrɡənaɪzd/
lacking order or methodical arrangement or function
From this reading The Methodist circuit work, as well as the work of other denominations, was very much disorganized.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The state of religion in Canada could not be expected to be prosperous during the prevalence of the demoralizing influences of war.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The state of religion in Canada could not be expected to be prosperous during the prevalence of the demoralizing influences of war.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was, from the interruption of intercourse caused by the unnatural conflict, without any supervision of the American Conference by which the Canadian preachers had been stationed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was, from the interruption of intercourse caused by the unnatural conflict, without any supervision of the American Conference by which the Canadian preachers had been stationed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The state of religion in Canada could not be expected to be prosperous during the prevalence of the demoralizing influences of war.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The state of religion in Canada could not be expected to be prosperous during the prevalence of the demoralizing influences of war.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading It was, from the interruption of intercourse caused by the unnatural conflict, without any supervision of the American Conference by which the Canadian preachers had been stationed.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading It was, from the interruption of intercourse caused by the unnatural conflict, without any supervision of the American Conference by which the Canadian preachers had been stationed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, from the interruption of intercourse caused by the unnatural conflict, without any supervision of the American Conference by which the Canadian preachers had been stationed.
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 They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading The Methodist circuit work, as well as the work of other denominations, was very much disorganized.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Methodist circuit work, as well as the work of other denominations, was very much disorganized.
Neville
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From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The state of religion in Canada could not be expected to be prosperous during the prevalence of the demoralizing influences of war.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TORONTO OF OLD.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading TORONTO OF OLD.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Methodist circuit work, as well as the work of other denominations, was very much disorganized.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
preachersnounUS /ˈpriːtʃərz/
plural of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading It was, from the interruption of intercourse caused by the unnatural conflict, without any supervision of the American Conference by which the Canadian preachers had been stationed.
prevalencenounUS /ˈprevələns/
the quality of prevailing generally; being widespread
From this reading The state of religion in Canada could not be expected to be prosperous during the prevalence of the demoralizing influences of war.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading The state of religion in Canada could not be expected to be prosperous during the prevalence of the demoralizing influences of war.
recklessnessnounUS /ˈrekləsnəs/
the trait of giving little thought to danger
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The state of religion in Canada could not be expected to be prosperous during the prevalence of the demoralizing influences of war.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The state of religion in Canada could not be expected to be prosperous during the prevalence of the demoralizing influences of war.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading It was, from the interruption of intercourse caused by the unnatural conflict, without any supervision of the American Conference by which the Canadian preachers had been stationed.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading It was, from the interruption of intercourse caused by the unnatural conflict, without any supervision of the American Conference by which the Canadian preachers had been stationed.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The state of religion in Canada could not be expected to be prosperous during the prevalence of the demoralizing influences of war.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The state of religion in Canada could not be expected to be prosperous during the prevalence of the demoralizing influences of war.
TORONTOnounUS /tərˈɑːntoʊ/
the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)
From this reading TORONTO OF OLD.
Trueman
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From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading It was, from the interruption of intercourse caused by the unnatural conflict, without any supervision of the American Conference by which the Canadian preachers had been stationed.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Methodist circuit work, as well as the work of other denominations, was very much disorganized.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The state of religion in Canada could not be expected to be prosperous during the prevalence of the demoralizing influences of war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Methodist circuit work, as well as the work of other denominations, was very much disorganized.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
(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 The Methodist circuit work, as well as the work of other denominations, was very much disorganized.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were consequently left to their own resources to carry on their work as best they could, and most of them struggled bravely, like Neville Trueman, the example we have selected for illustration, against the various obstacles in their way--the recklessness and spiritual indifference begotten by the war--and the unjust and cruel suspicions and aspersions to which they were themselves subject.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was, from the interruption of intercourse caused by the unnatural conflict, without any supervision of the American Conference by which the Canadian preachers had been stationed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was, from the interruption of intercourse caused by the unnatural conflict, without any supervision of the American Conference by which the Canadian preachers had been stationed.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Methodist circuit work, as well as the work of other denominations, was very much disorganized.
