(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There are sad pages in all histories: there are tales in every land the telling of which must awaken deep feelings of horror.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Man’s inhumanity to man has always been the dark stain upon God’s earth.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are sad pages in all histories: there are tales in every land the telling of which must awaken deep feelings of horror.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading There are sad pages in all histories: there are tales in every land the telling of which must awaken deep feelings of horror.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Man’s inhumanity to man has always been the dark stain upon God’s earth.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading They had books which they greatly prized,--portions of God’s Word, poems, commentaries, and their own _Noble Lesson_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
commentariesnounUS /ˈkɑːmənteriz/
plural of “commentary” — a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
From this reading They had books which they greatly prized,--portions of God’s Word, poems, commentaries, and their own _Noble Lesson_.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
crueltiesnounUS /ˈkruːltiz/
plural of “cruelty” — a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Man’s inhumanity to man has always been the dark stain upon God’s earth.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading There are sad pages in all histories: there are tales in every land the telling of which must awaken deep feelings of horror.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Man’s inhumanity to man has always been the dark stain upon God’s earth.
enormities
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From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
divisible by two
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There are sad pages in all histories: there are tales in every land the telling of which must awaken deep feelings of horror.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading There are sad pages in all histories: there are tales in every land the telling of which must awaken deep feelings of horror.
fiendishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːndɪʃ/
extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Man’s inhumanity to man has always been the dark stain upon God’s earth.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading They had books which they greatly prized,--portions of God’s Word, poems, commentaries, and their own _Noble Lesson_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Man’s inhumanity to man has always been the dark stain upon God’s earth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
historiesnounUS /ˈhɪstəriz/
plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events
From this reading There are sad pages in all histories: there are tales in every land the telling of which must awaken deep feelings of horror.
intense and profound fear
From this reading There are sad pages in all histories: there are tales in every land the telling of which must awaken deep feelings of horror.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are sad pages in all histories: there are tales in every land the telling of which must awaken deep feelings of horror.
inhumanitynounUS /ˌɪnhjuːˈmænəti/
the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others
From this reading Man’s inhumanity to man has always been the dark stain upon God’s earth.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading There are sad pages in all histories: there are tales in every land the telling of which must awaken deep feelings of horror.
a unit of instruction
From this reading They had books which they greatly prized,--portions of God’s Word, poems, commentaries, and their own _Noble Lesson_.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Man’s inhumanity to man has always been the dark stain upon God’s earth.
Man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Man’s inhumanity to man has always been the dark stain upon God’s earth.
mulberrynounUS /ˈmʌlberi/
any of several trees of the genus Morus having edible fruit that resembles the blackberry
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There are sad pages in all histories: there are tales in every land the telling of which must awaken deep feelings of horror.
NeronounUS /ˈnɪroʊ/
Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
not any; not one
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
NobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading They had books which they greatly prized,--portions of God’s Word, poems, commentaries, and their own _Noble Lesson_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are sad pages in all histories: there are tales in every land the telling of which must awaken deep feelings of horror.
and nothing more
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They had books which they greatly prized,--portions of God’s Word, poems, commentaries, and their own _Noble Lesson_.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading There are sad pages in all histories: there are tales in every land the telling of which must awaken deep feelings of horror.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading They had books which they greatly prized,--portions of God’s Word, poems, commentaries, and their own _Noble Lesson_.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They had books which they greatly prized,--portions of God’s Word, poems, commentaries, and their own _Noble Lesson_.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading They had books which they greatly prized,--portions of God’s Word, poems, commentaries, and their own _Noble Lesson_.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading There are sad pages in all histories: there are tales in every land the telling of which must awaken deep feelings of horror.
SavoynounUS /səˈvɔɪ/
a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
stainnounUS /steɪn/
a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading Man’s inhumanity to man has always been the dark stain upon God’s earth.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading There are sad pages in all histories: there are tales in every land the telling of which must awaken deep feelings of horror.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading There are sad pages in all histories: there are tales in every land the telling of which must awaken deep feelings of horror.
tendingnounUS /ˈtendɪŋ/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are sad pages in all histories: there are tales in every land the telling of which must awaken deep feelings of horror.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are sad pages in all histories: there are tales in every land the telling of which must awaken deep feelings of horror.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had books which they greatly prized,--portions of God’s Word, poems, commentaries, and their own _Noble Lesson_.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Man’s inhumanity to man has always been the dark stain upon God’s earth.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
a source of difficulty
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Man’s inhumanity to man has always been the dark stain upon God’s earth.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
Vaudoisnoun
a Christian sect of dissenters that originated in southern France in the late 12th century adopted Calvinist doctrines in the 16th century
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
vineyardsnounUS /ˈvɪnjərdz/
plural of “vineyard” — a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are sad pages in all histories: there are tales in every land the telling of which must awaken deep feelings of horror.
which person or people
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From primitive times those valleys in the Savoy Alps have been the refuge of Christians who only asked to be allowed to live, harmless and insignificant, tending their mulberry trees, their vineyards and their corn; with liberty to serve God according to the simple faith which had been handed down to them from their fathers.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading They had books which they greatly prized,--portions of God’s Word, poems, commentaries, and their own _Noble Lesson_.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading But no cruelties of the ancient days--not even the ghastly enormities of Nero or the evil deeds of the ‘dark ages’--can exceed the terror and trouble, the fiendish works, the rage and oppression which have reigned in the Vaudois valleys.
