1832
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From this reading He came down, bravely to meet the refusal of the church to change the rite, and in a sermon preached in September, 1832, explained his objections to it, and, because he could not honestly administer it, resigned.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He came down, bravely to meet the refusal of the church to change the rite, and in a sermon preached in September, 1832, explained his objections to it, and, because he could not honestly administer it, resigned.
administerverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstər/
work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading He came down, bravely to meet the refusal of the church to change the rite, and in a sermon preached in September, 1832, explained his objections to it, and, because he could not honestly administer it, resigned.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At this time he lived with his mother and his young wife (Ellen Tucker) in Chardon Street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this time he lived with his mother and his young wife (Ellen Tucker) in Chardon Street.
for the reason that
From this reading He came down, bravely to meet the refusal of the church to change the rite, and in a sermon preached in September, 1832, explained his objections to it, and, because he could not honestly administer it, resigned.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading For three years he ministered to his people in Boston.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading He came down, bravely to meet the refusal of the church to change the rite, and in a sermon preached in September, 1832, explained his objections to it, and, because he could not honestly administer it, resigned.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came down, bravely to meet the refusal of the church to change the rite, and in a sermon preached in September, 1832, explained his objections to it, and, because he could not honestly administer it, resigned.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He came down, bravely to meet the refusal of the church to change the rite, and in a sermon preached in September, 1832, explained his objections to it, and, because he could not honestly administer it, resigned.
Chardon
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From this reading At this time he lived with his mother and his young wife (Ellen Tucker) in Chardon Street.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
CommunionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading While they considered his proposition, Emerson went into the White Mountains to weigh his conflicting duties to his church and conscience.
conformverbUS /kənˈfɔːrm/
be similar, be in line with
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading While they considered his proposition, Emerson went into the White Mountains to weigh his conflicting duties to his church and conscience.
carefully weighed
From this reading While they considered his proposition, Emerson went into the White Mountains to weigh his conflicting duties to his church and conscience.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He came down, bravely to meet the refusal of the church to change the rite, and in a sermon preached in September, 1832, explained his objections to it, and, because he could not honestly administer it, resigned.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He came down, bravely to meet the refusal of the church to change the rite, and in a sermon preached in September, 1832, explained his objections to it, and, because he could not honestly administer it, resigned.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading While they considered his proposition, Emerson went into the White Mountains to weigh his conflicting duties to his church and conscience.
Ellen
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From this reading At this time he lived with his mother and his young wife (Ellen Tucker) in Chardon Street.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading While they considered his proposition, Emerson went into the White Mountains to weigh his conflicting duties to his church and conscience.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He came down, bravely to meet the refusal of the church to change the rite, and in a sermon preached in September, 1832, explained his objections to it, and, because he could not honestly administer it, resigned.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For three years he ministered to his people in Boston.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At this time he lived with his mother and his young wife (Ellen Tucker) in Chardon Street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At this time he lived with his mother and his young wife (Ellen Tucker) in Chardon Street.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At this time he lived with his mother and his young wife (Ellen Tucker) in Chardon Street.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While they considered his proposition, Emerson went into the White Mountains to weigh his conflicting duties to his church and conscience.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He came down, bravely to meet the refusal of the church to change the rite, and in a sermon preached in September, 1832, explained his objections to it, and, because he could not honestly administer it, resigned.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading At this time he lived with his mother and his young wife (Ellen Tucker) in Chardon Street.
come together
From this reading He came down, bravely to meet the refusal of the church to change the rite, and in a sermon preached in September, 1832, explained his objections to it, and, because he could not honestly administer it, resigned.
ministered
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From this reading For three years he ministered to his people in Boston.
modificationnounUS /ˌmɑːdəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading At this time he lived with his mother and his young wife (Ellen Tucker) in Chardon Street.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading While they considered his proposition, Emerson went into the White Mountains to weigh his conflicting duties to his church and conscience.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading He came down, bravely to meet the refusal of the church to change the rite, and in a sermon preached in September, 1832, explained his objections to it, and, because he could not honestly administer it, resigned.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading For three years he ministered to his people in Boston.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading He came down, bravely to meet the refusal of the church to change the rite, and in a sermon preached in September, 1832, explained his objections to it, and, because he could not honestly administer it, resigned.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading While they considered his proposition, Emerson went into the White Mountains to weigh his conflicting duties to his church and conscience.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading He came down, bravely to meet the refusal of the church to change the rite, and in a sermon preached in September, 1832, explained his objections to it, and, because he could not honestly administer it, resigned.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading He came down, bravely to meet the refusal of the church to change the rite, and in a sermon preached in September, 1832, explained his objections to it, and, because he could not honestly administer it, resigned.
ritenounUS /raɪt/
an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading He came down, bravely to meet the refusal of the church to change the rite, and in a sermon preached in September, 1832, explained his objections to it, and, because he could not honestly administer it, resigned.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading He came down, bravely to meet the refusal of the church to change the rite, and in a sermon preached in September, 1832, explained his objections to it, and, because he could not honestly administer it, resigned.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading At this time he lived with his mother and his young wife (Ellen Tucker) in Chardon Street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While they considered his proposition, Emerson went into the White Mountains to weigh his conflicting duties to his church and conscience.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this time he lived with his mother and his young wife (Ellen Tucker) in Chardon Street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For three years he ministered to his people in Boston.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At this time he lived with his mother and his young wife (Ellen Tucker) in Chardon Street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For three years he ministered to his people in Boston.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
TuckernounUS /ˈtʌkər/
United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
From this reading At this time he lived with his mother and his young wife (Ellen Tucker) in Chardon Street.
usagenounUS /ˈjuːsədʒ/
the act of using
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading While they considered his proposition, Emerson went into the White Mountains to weigh his conflicting duties to his church and conscience.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading While they considered his proposition, Emerson went into the White Mountains to weigh his conflicting duties to his church and conscience.
at the time that
From this reading Then having felt the shock of being obliged to conform to church usage, as stated prayer when the spirit did not move, and especially the administration of the Communion, he honestly laid his troubles before his people, and proposed to them some modification of this rite.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While they considered his proposition, Emerson went into the White Mountains to weigh his conflicting duties to his church and conscience.
a Caucasian
From this reading While they considered his proposition, Emerson went into the White Mountains to weigh his conflicting duties to his church and conscience.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading At this time he lived with his mother and his young wife (Ellen Tucker) in Chardon Street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At this time he lived with his mother and his young wife (Ellen Tucker) in Chardon Street.
a late time of life
From this reading For three years he ministered to his people in Boston.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At this time he lived with his mother and his young wife (Ellen Tucker) in Chardon Street.
