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From this reading June 14.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The faults of the Puritans were many; but surely their morality will, in general, bear comparison with that of the Cavaliers after the Restoration.
anew
From this reading They knew, however, that when the forms of the constitution were once restored, all their power would revive again as of course.
(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 They knew, however, that when the forms of the constitution were once restored, all their power would revive again as of course.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * * * The conduct of the bishops towards Charles, whilst at Breda, was wise and constitutional.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They knew, however, that when the forms of the constitution were once restored, all their power would revive again as of course.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading * * * * * The conduct of the bishops towards Charles, whilst at Breda, was wise and constitutional.
have
From this reading The faults of the Puritans were many; but surely their morality will, in general, bear comparison with that of the Cavaliers after the Restoration.
bishopsnounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
plural of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading * * * * * The Presbyterians hated the Independents much more than they did the bishops, which induced them to cooperate in effecting the Restoration.
Breda
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From this reading * * * * * The conduct of the bishops towards Charles, whilst at Breda, was wise and constitutional.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The faults of the Puritans were many; but surely their morality will, in general, bear comparison with that of the Cavaliers after the Restoration.
CavaliersnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrz/
plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading The faults of the Puritans were many; but surely their morality will, in general, bear comparison with that of the Cavaliers after the Restoration.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading * * * * * The conduct of the bishops towards Charles, whilst at Breda, was wise and constitutional.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading The faults of the Puritans were many; but surely their morality will, in general, bear comparison with that of the Cavaliers after the Restoration.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading * * * * * The conduct of the bishops towards Charles, whilst at Breda, was wise and constitutional.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading They knew, however, that when the forms of the constitution were once restored, all their power would revive again as of course.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading * * * * * The conduct of the bishops towards Charles, whilst at Breda, was wise and constitutional.
cooperateverbUS /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/
work together on a common enterprise of project
From this reading * * * * * The Presbyterians hated the Independents much more than they did the bishops, which induced them to cooperate in effecting the Restoration.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading They knew, however, that when the forms of the constitution were once restored, all their power would revive again as of course.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading * * * * * The Presbyterians hated the Independents much more than they did the bishops, which induced them to cooperate in effecting the Restoration.
effectingverbUS /ɪˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “effect” — produce
From this reading * * * * * The Presbyterians hated the Independents much more than they did the bishops, which induced them to cooperate in effecting the Restoration.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The faults of the Puritans were many; but surely their morality will, in general, bear comparison with that of the Cavaliers after the Restoration.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading They knew, however, that when the forms of the constitution were once restored, all their power would revive again as of course.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The faults of the Puritans were many; but surely their morality will, in general, bear comparison with that of the Cavaliers after the Restoration.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading * * * * * The Presbyterians hated the Independents much more than they did the bishops, which induced them to cooperate in effecting the Restoration.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They knew, however, that when the forms of the constitution were once restored, all their power would revive again as of course.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The faults of the Puritans were many; but surely their morality will, in general, bear comparison with that of the Cavaliers after the Restoration.
IndependentsnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənts/
plural of “independent” — a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
From this reading * * * * * The Presbyterians hated the Independents much more than they did the bishops, which induced them to cooperate in effecting the Restoration.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading * * * * * The Presbyterians hated the Independents much more than they did the bishops, which induced them to cooperate in effecting the Restoration.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading June 14.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They knew, however, that when the forms of the constitution were once restored, all their power would revive again as of course.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The faults of the Puritans were many; but surely their morality will, in general, bear comparison with that of the Cavaliers after the Restoration.
moralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading The faults of the Puritans were many; but surely their morality will, in general, bear comparison with that of the Cavaliers after the Restoration.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading * * * * * The Presbyterians hated the Independents much more than they did the bishops, which induced them to cooperate in effecting the Restoration.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading * * * * * The Presbyterians hated the Independents much more than they did the bishops, which induced them to cooperate in effecting the Restoration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The faults of the Puritans were many; but surely their morality will, in general, bear comparison with that of the Cavaliers after the Restoration.
on one occasion
From this reading They knew, however, that when the forms of the constitution were once restored, all their power would revive again as of course.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading They knew, however, that when the forms of the constitution were once restored, all their power would revive again as of course.
PresbyteriansnounUS /ˌpresbɪˈtɪriənz/
plural of “presbyterian” — a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church
From this reading * * * * * The Presbyterians hated the Independents much more than they did the bishops, which induced them to cooperate in effecting the Restoration.
PuritansnounUS /ˈpjʊrətənz/
plural of “puritan” — a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship
From this reading The faults of the Puritans were many; but surely their morality will, in general, bear comparison with that of the Cavaliers after the Restoration.
RestorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading The faults of the Puritans were many; but surely their morality will, in general, bear comparison with that of the Cavaliers after the Restoration.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading They knew, however, that when the forms of the constitution were once restored, all their power would revive again as of course.
reviveverbUS /rɪˈvaɪv/
cause to regain consciousness
From this reading They knew, however, that when the forms of the constitution were once restored, all their power would revive again as of course.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The faults of the Puritans were many; but surely their morality will, in general, bear comparison with that of the Cavaliers after the Restoration.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading * * * * * The Presbyterians hated the Independents much more than they did the bishops, which induced them to cooperate in effecting the Restoration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The faults of the Puritans were many; but surely their morality will, in general, bear comparison with that of the Cavaliers after the Restoration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The faults of the Puritans were many; but surely their morality will, in general, bear comparison with that of the Cavaliers after the Restoration.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The faults of the Puritans were many; but surely their morality will, in general, bear comparison with that of the Cavaliers after the Restoration.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading * * * * * The Presbyterians hated the Independents much more than they did the bishops, which induced them to cooperate in effecting the Restoration.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading * * * * * The Presbyterians hated the Independents much more than they did the bishops, which induced them to cooperate in effecting the Restoration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading * * * * * The Presbyterians hated the Independents much more than they did the bishops, which induced them to cooperate in effecting the Restoration.
in the direction of
From this reading * * * * * The conduct of the bishops towards Charles, whilst at Breda, was wise and constitutional.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * The conduct of the bishops towards Charles, whilst at Breda, was wise and constitutional.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The faults of the Puritans were many; but surely their morality will, in general, bear comparison with that of the Cavaliers after the Restoration.
at the time that
From this reading They knew, however, that when the forms of the constitution were once restored, all their power would revive again as of course.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading * * * * * The Presbyterians hated the Independents much more than they did the bishops, which induced them to cooperate in effecting the Restoration.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading * * * * * The conduct of the bishops towards Charles, whilst at Breda, was wise and constitutional.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The faults of the Puritans were many; but surely their morality will, in general, bear comparison with that of the Cavaliers after the Restoration.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading * * * * * The conduct of the bishops towards Charles, whilst at Breda, was wise and constitutional.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The faults of the Puritans were many; but surely their morality will, in general, bear comparison with that of the Cavaliers after the Restoration.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They knew, however, that when the forms of the constitution were once restored, all their power would revive again as of course.
