1814
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From this reading He was in 1814 about fifty years old, and minister of one of the most important churches in the eastern part of London.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was in 1814 about fifty years old, and minister of one of the most important churches in the eastern part of London.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was tall and spare, and showed his height in the pulpit, for he always spoke without a note, and used a small Bible, which he held close to his eyes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was in 1814 about fifty years old, and minister of one of the most important churches in the eastern part of London.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was a good classical scholar, and he understood Hebrew, too, as well as few men in that day understood it.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He had a commanding figure, ruled his church like a despot; had a crowded congregation, of which the larger portion was masculine; and believed in predestination and the final perseverance of the saints.
belongedverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋd/
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
BiblenounUS /ˈbaɪbəl/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading He was tall and spare, and showed his height in the pulpit, for he always spoke without a note, and used a small Bible, which he held close to his eyes.
Bradshaw
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From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading He had a commanding figure, ruled his church like a despot; had a crowded congregation, of which the larger portion was masculine; and believed in predestination and the final perseverance of the saints.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading He was in 1814 about fifty years old, and minister of one of the most important churches in the eastern part of London.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading He was a good classical scholar, and he understood Hebrew, too, as well as few men in that day understood it.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He was tall and spare, and showed his height in the pulpit, for he always spoke without a note, and used a small Bible, which he held close to his eyes.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading He had a commanding figure, ruled his church like a despot; had a crowded congregation, of which the larger portion was masculine; and believed in predestination and the final perseverance of the saints.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading He had a commanding figure, ruled his church like a despot; had a crowded congregation, of which the larger portion was masculine; and believed in predestination and the final perseverance of the saints.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading He had a commanding figure, ruled his church like a despot; had a crowded congregation, of which the larger portion was masculine; and believed in predestination and the final perseverance of the saints.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was a good classical scholar, and he understood Hebrew, too, as well as few men in that day understood it.
descendantnounUS /dɪˈsendənt/
a person considered as descended from some ancestor
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
despotnounUS /ˈdespət/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading He had a commanding figure, ruled his church like a despot; had a crowded congregation, of which the larger portion was masculine; and believed in predestination and the final perseverance of the saints.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading He was in 1814 about fifty years old, and minister of one of the most important churches in the eastern part of London.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was tall and spare, and showed his height in the pulpit, for he always spoke without a note, and used a small Bible, which he held close to his eyes.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He was a good classical scholar, and he understood Hebrew, too, as well as few men in that day understood it.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading He was in 1814 about fifty years old, and minister of one of the most important churches in the eastern part of London.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He had a commanding figure, ruled his church like a despot; had a crowded congregation, of which the larger portion was masculine; and believed in predestination and the final perseverance of the saints.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading He had a commanding figure, ruled his church like a despot; had a crowded congregation, of which the larger portion was masculine; and believed in predestination and the final perseverance of the saints.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was tall and spare, and showed his height in the pulpit, for he always spoke without a note, and used a small Bible, which he held close to his eyes.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was a good classical scholar, and he understood Hebrew, too, as well as few men in that day understood it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a commanding figure, ruled his church like a despot; had a crowded congregation, of which the larger portion was masculine; and believed in predestination and the final perseverance of the saints.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading He was a good classical scholar, and he understood Hebrew, too, as well as few men in that day understood it.
heightnounUS /haɪt/
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading He was tall and spare, and showed his height in the pulpit, for he always spoke without a note, and used a small Bible, which he held close to his eyes.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He was tall and spare, and showed his height in the pulpit, for he always spoke without a note, and used a small Bible, which he held close to his eyes.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was tall and spare, and showed his height in the pulpit, for he always spoke without a note, and used a small Bible, which he held close to his eyes.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading He was in 1814 about fifty years old, and minister of one of the most important churches in the eastern part of London.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in 1814 about fifty years old, and minister of one of the most important churches in the eastern part of London.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was a good classical scholar, and he understood Hebrew, too, as well as few men in that day understood it.
JEPHTHAH
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading He had a commanding figure, ruled his church like a despot; had a crowded congregation, of which the larger portion was masculine; and believed in predestination and the final perseverance of the saints.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He had a commanding figure, ruled his church like a despot; had a crowded congregation, of which the larger portion was masculine; and believed in predestination and the final perseverance of the saints.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He was in 1814 about fifty years old, and minister of one of the most important churches in the eastern part of London.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading He had a commanding figure, ruled his church like a despot; had a crowded congregation, of which the larger portion was masculine; and believed in predestination and the final perseverance of the saints.
Meeting-House
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From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading He was a good classical scholar, and he understood Hebrew, too, as well as few men in that day understood it.
ministernounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading He was in 1814 about fifty years old, and minister of one of the most important churches in the eastern part of London.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was in 1814 about fifty years old, and minister of one of the most important churches in the eastern part of London.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading He was tall and spare, and showed his height in the pulpit, for he always spoke without a note, and used a small Bible, which he held close to his eyes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was in 1814 about fifty years old, and minister of one of the most important churches in the eastern part of London.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was in 1814 about fifty years old, and minister of one of the most important churches in the eastern part of London.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He was in 1814 about fifty years old, and minister of one of the most important churches in the eastern part of London.
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading He had a commanding figure, ruled his church like a despot; had a crowded congregation, of which the larger portion was masculine; and believed in predestination and the final perseverance of the saints.
PikenounUS /paɪk/
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had a commanding figure, ruled his church like a despot; had a crowded congregation, of which the larger portion was masculine; and believed in predestination and the final perseverance of the saints.
predestinationnounUS /ˌpriːdestəˈneɪʃən/
previous determination as if by destiny or fate
From this reading He had a commanding figure, ruled his church like a despot; had a crowded congregation, of which the larger portion was masculine; and believed in predestination and the final perseverance of the saints.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading He was tall and spare, and showed his height in the pulpit, for he always spoke without a note, and used a small Bible, which he held close to his eyes.
regicidenoun
someone who commits regicide; the killer of a king
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading He had a commanding figure, ruled his church like a despot; had a crowded congregation, of which the larger portion was masculine; and believed in predestination and the final perseverance of the saints.
saintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading He had a commanding figure, ruled his church like a despot; had a crowded congregation, of which the larger portion was masculine; and believed in predestination and the final perseverance of the saints.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading He was a good classical scholar, and he understood Hebrew, too, as well as few men in that day understood it.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was tall and spare, and showed his height in the pulpit, for he always spoke without a note, and used a small Bible, which he held close to his eyes.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was tall and spare, and showed his height in the pulpit, for he always spoke without a note, and used a small Bible, which he held close to his eyes.
spareverbUS /sper/
refrain from harming
From this reading He was tall and spare, and showed his height in the pulpit, for he always spoke without a note, and used a small Bible, which he held close to his eyes.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He was tall and spare, and showed his height in the pulpit, for he always spoke without a note, and used a small Bible, which he held close to his eyes.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was tall and spare, and showed his height in the pulpit, for he always spoke without a note, and used a small Bible, which he held close to his eyes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
ThomasnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was a good classical scholar, and he understood Hebrew, too, as well as few men in that day understood it.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He was a good classical scholar, and he understood Hebrew, too, as well as few men in that day understood it.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He was tall and spare, and showed his height in the pulpit, for he always spoke without a note, and used a small Bible, which he held close to his eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JEPHTHAH THE Reverend Thomas Bradshaw, of Pike Street Meeting-House, was not a descendant from Bradshaw the regicide, but claimed that he belonged to the same family.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was a good classical scholar, and he understood Hebrew, too, as well as few men in that day understood it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was tall and spare, and showed his height in the pulpit, for he always spoke without a note, and used a small Bible, which he held close to his eyes.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was tall and spare, and showed his height in the pulpit, for he always spoke without a note, and used a small Bible, which he held close to his eyes.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading He was in 1814 about fifty years old, and minister of one of the most important churches in the eastern part of London.
