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From this reading IN the year 1770 the Methodists had grown so numerous that they counted forty-nine different circuits or societies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mr. Wesley, like our ministers nowadays, was often wanting money for different purposes, and, like our ministers too, he was always glad of the children's help.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Once, when the Foundry wanted repairing, he specially asked for help at an evening service.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Little Mary and what she did with her money.--Caught on the stairs.--Cheered by the children.--Boys and girls converted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Once, when the Foundry wanted repairing, he specially asked for help at an evening service.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Little Mary and what she did with her money.--Caught on the stairs.--Cheered by the children.--Boys and girls converted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Little Mary and what she did with her money.--Caught on the stairs.--Cheered by the children.--Boys and girls converted.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Little Mary and what she did with her money.--Caught on the stairs.--Cheered by the children.--Boys and girls converted.
CheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading Little Mary and what she did with her money.--Caught on the stairs.--Cheered by the children.--Boys and girls converted.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Little Mary and what she did with her money.--Caught on the stairs.--Cheered by the children.--Boys and girls converted.
children's
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From this reading Mr. Wesley, like our ministers nowadays, was often wanting money for different purposes, and, like our ministers too, he was always glad of the children's help.
circuitsnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəts/
plural of “circuit” — an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading IN the year 1770 the Methodists had grown so numerous that they counted forty-nine different circuits or societies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Little Mary and what she did with her money.--Caught on the stairs.--Cheered by the children.--Boys and girls converted.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading IN the year 1770 the Methodists had grown so numerous that they counted forty-nine different circuits or societies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
covenantnounUS /ˈkʌvənənt/
a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Little Mary and what she did with her money.--Caught on the stairs.--Cheered by the children.--Boys and girls converted.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading IN the year 1770 the Methodists had grown so numerous that they counted forty-nine different circuits or societies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading IN the year 1770 the Methodists had grown so numerous that they counted forty-nine different circuits or societies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Once, when the Foundry wanted repairing, he specially asked for help at an evening service.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Wesley, like our ministers nowadays, was often wanting money for different purposes, and, like our ministers too, he was always glad of the children's help.
forty-nineadjective
being nine more than forty
From this reading IN the year 1770 the Methodists had grown so numerous that they counted forty-nine different circuits or societies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
FoundrynounUS /ˈfaʊndri/
factory where metal castings are produced
From this reading Once, when the Foundry wanted repairing, he specially asked for help at an evening service.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Little Mary and what she did with her money.--Caught on the stairs.--Cheered by the children.--Boys and girls converted.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Mr. Wesley, like our ministers nowadays, was often wanting money for different purposes, and, like our ministers too, he was always glad of the children's help.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading IN the year 1770 the Methodists had grown so numerous that they counted forty-nine different circuits or societies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN the year 1770 the Methodists had grown so numerous that they counted forty-nine different circuits or societies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Wesley, like our ministers nowadays, was often wanting money for different purposes, and, like our ministers too, he was always glad of the children's help.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mr. Wesley, like our ministers nowadays, was often wanting money for different purposes, and, like our ministers too, he was always glad of the children's help.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Little Mary and what she did with her money.--Caught on the stairs.--Cheered by the children.--Boys and girls converted.
ten 10s
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN the year 1770 the Methodists had grown so numerous that they counted forty-nine different circuits or societies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading IN the year 1770 the Methodists had grown so numerous that they counted forty-nine different circuits or societies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mr. Wesley, like our ministers nowadays, was often wanting money for different purposes, and, like our ministers too, he was always glad of the children's help.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Mary and what she did with her money.--Caught on the stairs.--Cheered by the children.--Boys and girls converted.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
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 They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Little Mary and what she did with her money.--Caught on the stairs.--Cheered by the children.--Boys and girls converted.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
Methodistsnoun
a Protestant denomination founded on the principles of John Wesley and Charles Wesley
From this reading IN the year 1770 the Methodists had grown so numerous that they counted forty-nine different circuits or societies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Mr. Wesley, like our ministers nowadays, was often wanting money for different purposes, and, like our ministers too, he was always glad of the children's help.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Little Mary and what she did with her money.--Caught on the stairs.--Cheered by the children.--Boys and girls converted.
a form of address for a man
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Mr. Wesley, like our ministers nowadays, was often wanting money for different purposes, and, like our ministers too, he was always glad of the children's help.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading IN the year 1770 the Methodists had grown so numerous that they counted forty-nine different circuits or societies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mr. Wesley, like our ministers nowadays, was often wanting money for different purposes, and, like our ministers too, he was always glad of the children's help.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Little Mary and what she did with her money.--Caught on the stairs.--Cheered by the children.--Boys and girls converted.
on one occasion
From this reading Once, when the Foundry wanted repairing, he specially asked for help at an evening service.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IN the year 1770 the Methodists had grown so numerous that they counted forty-nine different circuits or societies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Mr. Wesley, like our ministers nowadays, was often wanting money for different purposes, and, like our ministers too, he was always glad of the children's help.
preachersnounUS /ˈpriːtʃərz/
plural of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mr. Wesley, like our ministers nowadays, was often wanting money for different purposes, and, like our ministers too, he was always glad of the children's help.
repairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Once, when the Foundry wanted repairing, he specially asked for help at an evening service.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading IN the year 1770 the Methodists had grown so numerous that they counted forty-nine different circuits or societies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Little Mary and what she did with her money.--Caught on the stairs.--Cheered by the children.--Boys and girls converted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN the year 1770 the Methodists had grown so numerous that they counted forty-nine different circuits or societies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
societiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading IN the year 1770 the Methodists had grown so numerous that they counted forty-nine different circuits or societies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading Once, when the Foundry wanted repairing, he specially asked for help at an evening service.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Little Mary and what she did with her money.--Caught on the stairs.--Cheered by the children.--Boys and girls converted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN the year 1770 the Methodists had grown so numerous that they counted forty-nine different circuits or societies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Little Mary and what she did with her money.--Caught on the stairs.--Cheered by the children.--Boys and girls converted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN the year 1770 the Methodists had grown so numerous that they counted forty-nine different circuits or societies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mr. Wesley, like our ministers nowadays, was often wanting money for different purposes, and, like our ministers too, he was always glad of the children's help.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
two times
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading IN the year 1770 the Methodists had grown so numerous that they counted forty-nine different circuits or societies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Once, when the Foundry wanted repairing, he specially asked for help at an evening service.
nonexistent
From this reading Mr. Wesley, like our ministers nowadays, was often wanting money for different purposes, and, like our ministers too, he was always glad of the children's help.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Wesley, like our ministers nowadays, was often wanting money for different purposes, and, like our ministers too, he was always glad of the children's help.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
WesleynounUS /ˈwesli/
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Little Mary and what she did with her money.--Caught on the stairs.--Cheered by the children.--Boys and girls converted.
at the time that
From this reading Once, when the Foundry wanted repairing, he specially asked for help at an evening service.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
which person or people
From this reading They had one hundred and twenty-two travelling preachers, and twice as many local preachers, who did not travel, and at the covenant service which Mr. Wesley held at the beginning of this year in London, there were eighteen hundred members present.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Little Mary and what she did with her money.--Caught on the stairs.--Cheered by the children.--Boys and girls converted.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading IN the year 1770 the Methodists had grown so numerous that they counted forty-nine different circuits or societies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
