Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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From this reading IN 1749 Mr. Wesley paid a visit to Ireland, where already he had many followers.

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

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading IN 1749 Mr. Wesley paid a visit to Ireland, where already he had many followers.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading His brother Charles had visited there two years before, and was a great favourite, for the Irish people love music, and would always go to hear his hymns.

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

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

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

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading There is a funny story told of how they were once saved from a band of rough men.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His brother Charles had visited there two years before, and was a great favourite, for the Irish people love music, and would always go to hear his hymns.

an evil spirit

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading His brother Charles had visited there two years before, and was a great favourite, for the Irish people love music, and would always go to hear his hymns.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading His brother Charles had visited there two years before, and was a great favourite, for the Irish people love music, and would always go to hear his hymns.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading IN 1749 Mr. Wesley paid a visit to Ireland, where already he had many followers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His brother Charles had visited there two years before, and was a great favourite, for the Irish people love music, and would always go to hear his hymns.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There is a funny story told of how they were once saved from a band of rough men.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading There is a funny story told of how they were once saved from a band of rough men.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading His brother Charles had visited there two years before, and was a great favourite, for the Irish people love music, and would always go to hear his hymns.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading His brother Charles had visited there two years before, and was a great favourite, for the Irish people love music, and would always go to hear his hymns.

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

From this reading IN 1749 Mr. Wesley paid a visit to Ireland, where already he had many followers.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading IN 1749 Mr. Wesley paid a visit to Ireland, where already he had many followers.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading His brother Charles had visited there two years before, and was a great favourite, for the Irish people love music, and would always go to hear his hymns.

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

From this reading His brother Charles had visited there two years before, and was a great favourite, for the Irish people love music, and would always go to hear his hymns.

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From this reading There is a funny story told of how they were once saved from a band of rough men.

plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading His brother Charles had visited there two years before, and was a great favourite, for the Irish people love music, and would always go to hear his hymns.

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

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading His brother Charles had visited there two years before, and was a great favourite, for the Irish people love music, and would always go to hear his hymns.

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

From this reading There is a funny story told of how they were once saved from a band of rough men.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading His brother Charles had visited there two years before, and was a great favourite, for the Irish people love music, and would always go to hear his hymns.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading IN 1749 Mr. Wesley paid a visit to Ireland, where already he had many followers.

joined in matrimony

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

the force of workers available

From this reading There is a funny story told of how they were once saved from a band of rough men.

a Protestant denomination founded on the principles of John Wesley and Charles Wesley

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading His brother Charles had visited there two years before, and was a great favourite, for the Irish people love music, and would always go to hear his hymns.

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From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

on one occasion

From this reading There is a funny story told of how they were once saved from a band of rough men.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading IN 1749 Mr. Wesley paid a visit to Ireland, where already he had many followers.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading His brother Charles had visited there two years before, and was a great favourite, for the Irish people love music, and would always go to hear his hymns.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading There is a funny story told of how they were once saved from a band of rough men.

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading There is a funny story told of how they were once saved from a band of rough men.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

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 is a funny story told of how they were once saved from a band of rough men.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

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

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His brother Charles had visited there two years before, and was a great favourite, for the Irish people love music, and would always go to hear his hymns.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

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

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading There is a funny story told of how they were once saved from a band of rough men.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading His brother Charles had visited there two years before, and was a great favourite, for the Irish people love music, and would always go to hear his hymns.

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

From this reading His brother Charles had visited there two years before, and was a great favourite, for the Irish people love music, and would always go to hear his hymns.

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

From this reading In many places in Ireland the Methodists were treated quite as badly as they were in our own country; but the same angel of the Lord that protected them in England followed them across the Irish sea.

English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

in or at the place that

From this reading IN 1749 Mr. Wesley paid a visit to Ireland, where already he had many followers.

which person or people

From this reading A visit to Ireland.--The sack that did not contain potatoes.--The bogie man.--What the sack did contain.--The prayer-meeting in the barn.--Mr. Charles Wesley gets married.--And so does Mr. John.--Two niggers who became missionaries.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading His brother Charles had visited there two years before, and was a great favourite, for the Irish people love music, and would always go to hear his hymns.

a late time of life

From this reading His brother Charles had visited there two years before, and was a great favourite, for the Irish people love music, and would always go to hear his hymns.