used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
altra
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From this reading _Questo medesimo anchora con una altra gagliardissima ragione vi confermo._ LODOVICO DOMINICHI.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
anchora
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From this reading _Questo medesimo anchora con una altra gagliardissima ragione vi confermo._ LODOVICO DOMINICHI.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
ANECDOTEnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊt/
short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
move towards
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
ARISINGverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
cachetnounUS /ˈkæʃeɪ/
an indication of approved or superior status
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
CALCULATIONnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
connounUS /kɑːn/
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading _Questo medesimo anchora con una altra gagliardissima ragione vi confermo._ LODOVICO DOMINICHI.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
confermo
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From this reading _Questo medesimo anchora con una altra gagliardissima ragione vi confermo._ LODOVICO DOMINICHI.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
DOMINICHI
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From this reading _Questo medesimo anchora con una altra gagliardissima ragione vi confermo._ LODOVICO DOMINICHI.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
entreatverb
ask for or request earnestly
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
a boy or man
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
gagliardissima
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From this reading _Questo medesimo anchora con una altra gagliardissima ragione vi confermo._ LODOVICO DOMINICHI.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
lettre
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From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
LODOVICO
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From this reading _Questo medesimo anchora con una altra gagliardissima ragione vi confermo._ LODOVICO DOMINICHI.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
mad-doctor
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From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
medesimo
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From this reading _Questo medesimo anchora con una altra gagliardissima ragione vi confermo._ LODOVICO DOMINICHI.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
not any; not one
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
a human being
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
POET'SnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
Questo
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From this reading _Questo medesimo anchora con una altra gagliardissima ragione vi confermo._ LODOVICO DOMINICHI.
ragione
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From this reading _Questo medesimo anchora con una altra gagliardissima ragione vi confermo._ LODOVICO DOMINICHI.
razornounUS /ˈreɪzər/
edge tool used in shaving
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
redemptionnounUS /rɪˈdempʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
SHAVINGnounUS /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/
the act of removing hair with a razor
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
estrangement from god
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
term of address for a man
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
una
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From this reading _Questo medesimo anchora con una altra gagliardissima ragione vi confermo._ LODOVICO DOMINICHI.
the act of using
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
vinounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading _Questo medesimo anchora con una altra gagliardissima ragione vi confermo._ LODOVICO DOMINICHI.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
WESLEYnounUS /ˈwesli/
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
Wesley's
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From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
which person or people
From this reading There was a poor fellow among John Wesley's followers, who suffered no razor to approach his chin, and thought it impossible that any one could be saved who did: shaving was in his opinion a sin for which there could be no redemption.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If it had been convenient for their interests to put him out of the way, his next of kin would have had no difficulty in obtaining a _lettre de cachet_ against him from a mad-doctor, and he might have been imprisoned for life, for this harmless madness.
but in spite of that
From this reading AN ANECDOTE OF WESLEY, AND AN ARGUMENT ARISING OUT OF IT, TO SHOW THAT THE TIME EMPLOYED IN SHAVING IS NOT SO MUCH LOST TIME; AND YET THAT THE POET'S CALCULATION REMAINS OF PRACTICAL USE.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
your's
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From this reading This person came one day to Mr. Wesley, after sermon, and said to him in a manner which manifested great concern, Sir, you can have no place in Heaven without a beard! therefore, I entreat you, let your's grow immediately!
