Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

later than; following

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.

replying

From this reading There then was convoked the National Synod, answering to the Scottish General Assembly, excepting that the persecuted French Presbyterians met in a different place every year.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.

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From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading There then was convoked the National Synod, answering to the Scottish General Assembly, excepting that the persecuted French Presbyterians met in a different place every year.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

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From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

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 Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.

the theological system of John Calvin and his followers emphasizing omnipotence of God and salvation by grace alone

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

a person who is in charge

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

past form of “convoke” — call together

From this reading There then was convoked the National Synod, answering to the Scottish General Assembly, excepting that the persecuted French Presbyterians met in a different place every year.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading There then was convoked the National Synod, answering to the Scottish General Assembly, excepting that the persecuted French Presbyterians met in a different place every year.

many and different

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

a state of deep-seated ill-will

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There then was convoked the National Synod, answering to the Scottish General Assembly, excepting that the persecuted French Presbyterians met in a different place every year.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading There then was convoked the National Synod, answering to the Scottish General Assembly, excepting that the persecuted French Presbyterians met in a different place every year.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

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From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.

100 Yemeni fils are worth one Yemeni rial

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

set up or found

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading There then was convoked the National Synod, answering to the Scottish General Assembly, excepting that the persecuted French Presbyterians met in a different place every year.

a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

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From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

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From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

activity involved in maintaining something in good working order

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.

joined in matrimony

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading There then was convoked the National Synod, answering to the Scottish General Assembly, excepting that the persecuted French Presbyterians met in a different place every year.

religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

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From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

as follows

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading There then was convoked the National Synod, answering to the Scottish General Assembly, excepting that the persecuted French Presbyterians met in a different place every year.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.

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From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

on one occasion

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

past form of “persecute” — cause to suffer

From this reading There then was convoked the National Synod, answering to the Scottish General Assembly, excepting that the persecuted French Presbyterians met in a different place every year.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There then was convoked the National Synod, answering to the Scottish General Assembly, excepting that the persecuted French Presbyterians met in a different place every year.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

plural of “presbyterian” — a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church

From this reading There then was convoked the National Synod, answering to the Scottish General Assembly, excepting that the persecuted French Presbyterians met in a different place every year.

professing to be qualified

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

the medieval dialects of Langue d'oc (southern France)

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

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From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

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From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

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From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.

formal and explicit approval

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading There then was convoked the National Synod, answering to the Scottish General Assembly, excepting that the persecuted French Presbyterians met in a different place every year.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

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From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

a person who follows next in order

From this reading The Bishop Jean de Lettes, after leading a scandalous life, had professed a sort of Calvinism, had married, and retired to Geneva, and his successor had not found it possible to live at Montauban from the enmity of the inhabitants.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

a council convened to discuss ecclesiastical business

From this reading There then was convoked the National Synod, answering to the Scottish General Assembly, excepting that the persecuted French Presbyterians met in a different place every year.

express in words

From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There then was convoked the National Synod, answering to the Scottish General Assembly, excepting that the persecuted French Presbyterians met in a different place every year.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There then was convoked the National Synod, answering to the Scottish General Assembly, excepting that the persecuted French Presbyterians met in a different place every year.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.

in complete agreement

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

precisely as stated

From this reading --BURNS The old city of Montauban, once famous as the home of Ariosto’s Rinaldo and his brethren, known to French romance as ‘_Les Quatre Fils Aymon_,’ acquired in later times a very diverse species of fame,--that, namely, of being one of the chief strong-holds of the Reformed.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There then was convoked the National Synod, answering to the Scottish General Assembly, excepting that the persecuted French Presbyterians met in a different place every year.

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From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading Strongly situated, with a peculiar municipal constitution of its own, and used to Provencal independence both of thought and deed, the inhabitants had been so unanimous in their Calvinism, and had offered such efficient resistance, as to have wrung from Government reluctant sanction for the open observance of the Reformed worship, and for the maintenance of a college for the education of their ministry.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.

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From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading There then was convoked the National Synod, answering to the Scottish General Assembly, excepting that the persecuted French Presbyterians met in a different place every year.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading O ye, wha are sae guid yourself, Sae pious and sae holy, Ye’ve naught to do but mark and tell Your neebour’s fauts and folly.