adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
ABELnounUS /ˈeɪbəl/
Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
From this reading ------------------------- ABEL KEENE.
abjectadjectiveUS /ˈæbdʒekt/
of the most contemptible kind
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
AccountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
alarmedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmd/
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
becomesverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
BOROUGHnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
one of the administrative divisions of a large city
From this reading THE POOR OF THE BOROUGH.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
ClerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
ConditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
ConvertverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
devilsnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
devoutadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊt/
deeply religious
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
DiscoursesnounUS /dɪˈskɔːrsɪz/
plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
EffectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
EpistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading Epistle to Timothy.
expresslyadverbUS /ekˈspresli/
with specific intentions; for the express purpose
From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
ItsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
KEENE
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From this reading ------------------------- ABEL KEENE.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
MaidennounUS /ˈmeɪdən/
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
MelancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
MerchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
MindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE POOR OF THE BOROUGH.
OfficenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
OrdernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
POORadjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading THE POOR OF THE BOROUGH.
PovertynounUS /ˈpɑːvərti/
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
Remonstrancenoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
RevolutionsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “revolution” — a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
ridiculesnounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːlz/
plural of “ridicule” — language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
SchoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
seducingverbUS /sɪˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “seduce” — induce to have sex
From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
SisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
speaketh
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From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
SpiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
TeachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POOR OF THE BOROUGH.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
TimothynounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading Epistle to Timothy.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that, in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
unpitied
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From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
wandersverbUS /ˈwɑːndərz/
third-person singular of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Abel, a poor man, Teacher of a School of the lower Order; is placed in the Office of a Merchant; is alarmed by Discourses of the Clerks; unable to reply; becomes a Convert; dresses, drinks, and ridicules his former conduct--The Remonstrance of his Sister, a devout Maiden- -Its Effect--The Merchant dies--Abel returns to Poverty unpitied; but relieved--His abject Condition--His Melancholy--He wanders about; is found--His own Account of himself and the Revolutions in his Mind.
