touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
(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 I have said amiss in this, convince me of my error, and I am ready here, before you all, to make my recantation.'"--BUNYAN'S 'Pilgrim's Progress.'
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading If I have said amiss in this, convince me of my error, and I am ready here, before you all, to make my recantation.'"--BUNYAN'S 'Pilgrim's Progress.'
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
From this reading If I have said amiss in this, convince me of my error, and I am ready here, before you all, to make my recantation.'"--BUNYAN'S 'Pilgrim's Progress.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
react verbally
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If I have said amiss in this, convince me of my error, and I am ready here, before you all, to make my recantation.'"--BUNYAN'S 'Pilgrim's Progress.'
Blackwood's
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From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
BUNYAN'S
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From this reading If I have said amiss in this, convince me of my error, and I am ready here, before you all, to make my recantation.'"--BUNYAN'S 'Pilgrim's Progress.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading If I have said amiss in this, convince me of my error, and I am ready here, before you all, to make my recantation.'"--BUNYAN'S 'Pilgrim's Progress.'
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
diametricallyadverbUS /ˌdaɪəˈmetrɪkəli/
as from opposite ends of a diameter
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
EnvynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading If I have said amiss in this, convince me of my error, and I am ready here, before you all, to make my recantation.'"--BUNYAN'S 'Pilgrim's Progress.'
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
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 "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If I have said amiss in this, convince me of my error, and I am ready here, before you all, to make my recantation.'"--BUNYAN'S 'Pilgrim's Progress.'
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading If I have said amiss in this, convince me of my error, and I am ready here, before you all, to make my recantation.'"--BUNYAN'S 'Pilgrim's Progress.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I have said amiss in this, convince me of my error, and I am ready here, before you all, to make my recantation.'"--BUNYAN'S 'Pilgrim's Progress.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
engage in
From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If I have said amiss in this, convince me of my error, and I am ready here, before you all, to make my recantation.'"--BUNYAN'S 'Pilgrim's Progress.'
a form of address for a man
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If I have said amiss in this, convince me of my error, and I am ready here, before you all, to make my recantation.'"--BUNYAN'S 'Pilgrim's Progress.'
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
Piccadilly
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From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
Pilgrim'snounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
possessive form of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading If I have said amiss in this, convince me of my error, and I am ready here, before you all, to make my recantation.'"--BUNYAN'S 'Pilgrim's Progress.'
literature in metrical form
From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
PRAED
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From this reading --PRAED.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading If I have said amiss in this, convince me of my error, and I am ready here, before you all, to make my recantation.'"--BUNYAN'S 'Pilgrim's Progress.'
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading If I have said amiss in this, convince me of my error, and I am ready here, before you all, to make my recantation.'"--BUNYAN'S 'Pilgrim's Progress.'
recantationnounUS /ˌrekənˈteɪʃən/
a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
From this reading If I have said amiss in this, convince me of my error, and I am ready here, before you all, to make my recantation.'"--BUNYAN'S 'Pilgrim's Progress.'
revisedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪzd/
improved or brought up to date
From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
express in words
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "FAITHFUL.--'I say, then, in answer to what Mr Envy hath spoken, I never said aught but this, That what rule, or laws, or customs, or people, were flat against the Word of God, are diametrically opposed to Christianity.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _This Work originally appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine,' and has been since revised and altered by the Author._ "Some make love in poetry, And some in--Piccadilly."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If I have said amiss in this, convince me of my error, and I am ready here, before you all, to make my recantation.'"--BUNYAN'S 'Pilgrim's Progress.'
