Chapter I

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

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "The best of all is, God is with us."--_Wesley_ ALL THE MEMBERS OF JOHN WESLEY'S WIDELY EXTENDED AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING PARISH.

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

From this reading "The best of all is, God is with us."--_Wesley_ ALL THE MEMBERS OF JOHN WESLEY'S WIDELY EXTENDED AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING PARISH.

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

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

the supreme effort one can make

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on the far side of; further than

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading BY BISHOP W. F. MALLALIEU, D.D.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY BISHOP W. F. MALLALIEU, D.D.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

including all or everything

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading "The best of all is, God is with us."--_Wesley_ ALL THE MEMBERS OF JOHN WESLEY'S WIDELY EXTENDED AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING PARISH.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

an event that results in a transformation

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading BY BISHOP W. F. MALLALIEU, D.D.

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

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

divisible by two

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

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a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

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plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

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

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

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

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

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

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

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From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

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

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

becoming greater or larger

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

From this reading "The best of all is, God is with us."--_Wesley_ ALL THE MEMBERS OF JOHN WESLEY'S WIDELY EXTENDED AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING PARISH.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

small in range or scope

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

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

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

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

come together

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

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 "The best of all is, God is with us."--_Wesley_ ALL THE MEMBERS OF JOHN WESLEY'S WIDELY EXTENDED AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING PARISH.

religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

used to form the superlative

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The best of all is, God is with us."--_Wesley_ ALL THE MEMBERS OF JOHN WESLEY'S WIDELY EXTENDED AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING PARISH.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

a local church community

From this reading "The best of all is, God is with us."--_Wesley_ ALL THE MEMBERS OF JOHN WESLEY'S WIDELY EXTENDED AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING PARISH.

plural of “persecution” — the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading PREFACE.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

with speed

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

unusual or striking

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

that is looked for

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

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

From this reading "The best of all is, God is with us."--_Wesley_ ALL THE MEMBERS OF JOHN WESLEY'S WIDELY EXTENDED AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING PARISH.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

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

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "The best of all is, God is with us."--_Wesley_ ALL THE MEMBERS OF JOHN WESLEY'S WIDELY EXTENDED AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING PARISH.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading I have sought to give my readers a faithful view of the man--his origin, early life, conversion, marvelous ministry, what he did, how he did it, the doctrines he preached, the persecutions he encountered, and his triumphant end.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading BY BISHOP W. F. MALLALIEU, D.D.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

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

From this reading "The best of all is, God is with us."--_Wesley_ ALL THE MEMBERS OF JOHN WESLEY'S WIDELY EXTENDED AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING PARISH.

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From this reading "The best of all is, God is with us."--_Wesley_ ALL THE MEMBERS OF JOHN WESLEY'S WIDELY EXTENDED AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING PARISH.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.

to a great degree

From this reading "The best of all is, God is with us."--_Wesley_ ALL THE MEMBERS OF JOHN WESLEY'S WIDELY EXTENDED AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING PARISH.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "The best of all is, God is with us."--_Wesley_ ALL THE MEMBERS OF JOHN WESLEY'S WIDELY EXTENDED AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING PARISH.

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading MY sole object in the preparation of this little volume has been to meet what I regard as a real want--a Life of John Wesley which shall include all the essential facts in his remarkable career, presented in such a comprehensive form as to be quickly read and easily remembered by all; not so expensive as to be beyond the reach of those of the most limited means, and not so large as to require much time, even of the most busy worker, to master its contents.