used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading These clergymen thought so themselves after a time; but God often uses the wrong doings of people to bring about a great good, and He did so in this case.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading These clergymen thought so themselves after a time; but God often uses the wrong doings of people to bring about a great good, and He did so in this case.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading You boys and girls love father and mother and home, do you not?
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading These clergymen thought so themselves after a time; but God often uses the wrong doings of people to bring about a great good, and He did so in this case.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These clergymen thought so themselves after a time; but God often uses the wrong doings of people to bring about a great good, and He did so in this case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading These clergymen thought so themselves after a time; but God often uses the wrong doings of people to bring about a great good, and He did so in this case.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
clergymennounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimɪn/
plural of “clergyman” — a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading These clergymen thought so themselves after a time; but God often uses the wrong doings of people to bring about a great good, and He did so in this case.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You boys and girls love father and mother and home, do you not?
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading These clergymen thought so themselves after a time; but God often uses the wrong doings of people to bring about a great good, and He did so in this case.
EmilianounUS /əˈmiːliə/
tropical African herbs
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading You boys and girls love father and mother and home, do you not?
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading You boys and girls love father and mother and home, do you not?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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 These clergymen thought so themselves after a time; but God often uses the wrong doings of people to bring about a great good, and He did so in this case.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
GospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading These clergymen thought so themselves after a time; but God often uses the wrong doings of people to bring about a great good, and He did so in this case.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These clergymen thought so themselves after a time; but God often uses the wrong doings of people to bring about a great good, and He did so in this case.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading You boys and girls love father and mother and home, do you not?
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
HurrahnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
JesusnounUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading You boys and girls love father and mother and home, do you not?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
Methodistsnoun
a Protestant denomination founded on the principles of John Wesley and Charles Wesley
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading You boys and girls love father and mother and home, do you not?
a form of address for a man
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
many times at short intervals
From this reading These clergymen thought so themselves after a time; but God often uses the wrong doings of people to bring about a great good, and He did so in this case.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading These clergymen thought so themselves after a time; but God often uses the wrong doings of people to bring about a great good, and He did so in this case.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading These clergymen thought so themselves after a time; but God often uses the wrong doings of people to bring about a great good, and He did so in this case.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These clergymen thought so themselves after a time; but God often uses the wrong doings of people to bring about a great good, and He did so in this case.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading These clergymen thought so themselves after a time; but God often uses the wrong doings of people to bring about a great good, and He did so in this case.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading These clergymen thought so themselves after a time; but God often uses the wrong doings of people to bring about a great good, and He did so in this case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading These clergymen thought so themselves after a time; but God often uses the wrong doings of people to bring about a great good, and He did so in this case.
precisely as stated
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
WesleynounUS /ˈwesli/
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
Whitefield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
which person or people
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
woollennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading Good out of evil.--What Mr. Wesley preached.--"Hurrah!"--In the prison.--How the wicked Methodists spoiled the woollen trade.--Emilia Wesley says strong things.--In the sunlight.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Perhaps if the churches had not been closed against Mr. Wesley and Mr. Whitefield they would never have preached in the open air, and thousands of people, who would not go to a church, might never have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I KNOW you will have thought it very unkind of the clergymen not allowing such a good man as Mr. Wesley to preach in their churches; and so it was, very unkind, and very wrong.
