used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
abateverbUS /əˈbeɪt/
make less active or intense
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
(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 But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Friend Prudence's practical conclusion will, by degrees, become that of all rational practical men whatsover.
Bobus
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From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading I revert to Friend Prudence the good Quaker's refusal of 'seven thousand pounds to boot.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Friend Prudence's practical conclusion will, by degrees, become that of all rational practical men whatsover.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Friend Prudence's practical conclusion will, by degrees, become that of all rational practical men whatsover.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Friend Prudence's practical conclusion will, by degrees, become that of all rational practical men whatsover.
DestinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
DidacticadjectiveUS /daɪˈdæktɪk/
instructive (especially excessively)
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
emanating from God
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading Experience does take dreadfully high school-wages; but he teaches like no other!
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Experience does take dreadfully high school-wages; but he teaches like no other!
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I revert to Friend Prudence the good Quaker's refusal of 'seven thousand pounds to boot.'
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I revert to Friend Prudence the good Quaker's refusal of 'seven thousand pounds to boot.'
in a gradual manner
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
guineasnounUS /ˈɡɪniz/
plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Experience does take dreadfully high school-wages; but he teaches like no other!
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Experience does take dreadfully high school-wages; but he teaches like no other!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
Houndsditch
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From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I revert to Friend Prudence the good Quaker's refusal of 'seven thousand pounds to boot.'
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
inflexibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfleksəbəl/
incapable of change
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Experience does take dreadfully high school-wages; but he teaches like no other!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
Mammonism
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From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
the force of workers available
From this reading Friend Prudence's practical conclusion will, by degrees, become that of all rational practical men whatsover.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
not any; not one
From this reading Experience does take dreadfully high school-wages; but he teaches like no other!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Experience does take dreadfully high school-wages; but he teaches like no other!
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading I revert to Friend Prudence the good Quaker's refusal of 'seven thousand pounds to boot.'
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Friend Prudence's practical conclusion will, by degrees, become that of all rational practical men whatsover.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
PreachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
preachingnounUS /ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
PrudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading I revert to Friend Prudence the good Quaker's refusal of 'seven thousand pounds to boot.'
Prudence's
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From this reading Friend Prudence's practical conclusion will, by degrees, become that of all rational practical men whatsover.
Quaker'snounUS /ˈkweɪkərz/
possessive form of “quaker” — a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
From this reading I revert to Friend Prudence the good Quaker's refusal of 'seven thousand pounds to boot.'
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading Friend Prudence's practical conclusion will, by degrees, become that of all rational practical men whatsover.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading I revert to Friend Prudence the good Quaker's refusal of 'seven thousand pounds to boot.'
revertverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrt/
go back to a previous state
From this reading I revert to Friend Prudence the good Quaker's refusal of 'seven thousand pounds to boot.'
school-wages
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From this reading Experience does take dreadfully high school-wages; but he teaches like no other!
SermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading I revert to Friend Prudence the good Quaker's refusal of 'seven thousand pounds to boot.'
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
carry out
From this reading Experience does take dreadfully high school-wages; but he teaches like no other!
teachesnounUS /ˈtiːtʃəz/
plural of “teach” — an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)
From this reading Experience does take dreadfully high school-wages; but he teaches like no other!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading I revert to Friend Prudence the good Quaker's refusal of 'seven thousand pounds to boot.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
whatsover
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From this reading Friend Prudence's practical conclusion will, by degrees, become that of all rational practical men whatsover.
which person or people
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Didactic Certainly it were a fond imagination to expect that any preaching of mine could abate Mammonism; that Bobus of Houndsditch will love his guineas less, or his poor soul more, for any preaching of mine!
in the company of; together with
From this reading But there is one Preacher who does preach with effect, and gradually persuade all persons: his name is Destiny, is Divine Providence, and his Sermon the inflexible Course of Things.
