used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was an honest, conscientious, stern old Englishman; a firmer never clung to the mane of the British lion.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
(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 He was the son of John Wesley, a Dissenting minister, who enjoyed, for a time, all the rights of churchmen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was an honest, conscientious, stern old Englishman; a firmer never clung to the mane of the British lion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
ascendencynounUS /əˈsendənsi/
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading He was an honest, conscientious, stern old Englishman; a firmer never clung to the mane of the British lion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
churchmennounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃmən/
plural of “churchman” — a clergyman or other person in religious orders
From this reading He was the son of John Wesley, a Dissenting minister, who enjoyed, for a time, all the rights of churchmen.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading He was an honest, conscientious, stern old Englishman; a firmer never clung to the mane of the British lion.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading He was an honest, conscientious, stern old Englishman; a firmer never clung to the mane of the British lion.
CromwellnounUS /ˈkrɑːmwəl/
English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
DissentersnounUS /dɪˈsentərz/
plural of “dissenter” — a person who dissents from some established policy
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
DissentingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsentɪŋ/
disagreeing, especially with a majority
From this reading He was the son of John Wesley, a Dissenting minister, who enjoyed, for a time, all the rights of churchmen.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading He was an honest, conscientious, stern old Englishman; a firmer never clung to the mane of the British lion.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He was the son of John Wesley, a Dissenting minister, who enjoyed, for a time, all the rights of churchmen.
Epworth
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From this reading SAMUEL WESLEY, father of John, was for forty years rector of Epworth Parish.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE WESLEY FAMILY.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading SAMUEL WESLEY, father of John, was for forty years rector of Epworth Parish.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
firmeradjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrmər/
comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He was an honest, conscientious, stern old Englishman; a firmer never clung to the mane of the British lion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SAMUEL WESLEY, father of John, was for forty years rector of Epworth Parish.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading SAMUEL WESLEY, father of John, was for forty years rector of Epworth Parish.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was an honest, conscientious, stern old Englishman; a firmer never clung to the mane of the British lion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading He was an honest, conscientious, stern old Englishman; a firmer never clung to the mane of the British lion.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading SAMUEL WESLEY, father of John, was for forty years rector of Epworth Parish.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading He was an honest, conscientious, stern old Englishman; a firmer never clung to the mane of the British lion.
manenounUS /meɪn/
long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
From this reading He was an honest, conscientious, stern old Englishman; a firmer never clung to the mane of the British lion.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading He was the son of John Wesley, a Dissenting minister, who enjoyed, for a time, all the rights of churchmen.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was an honest, conscientious, stern old Englishman; a firmer never clung to the mane of the British lion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAMUEL WESLEY, father of John, was for forty years rector of Epworth Parish.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was an honest, conscientious, stern old Englishman; a firmer never clung to the mane of the British lion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
ParishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading SAMUEL WESLEY, father of John, was for forty years rector of Epworth Parish.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading SAMUEL WESLEY, father of John, was for forty years rector of Epworth Parish.
restoringverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading He was the son of John Wesley, a Dissenting minister, who enjoyed, for a time, all the rights of churchmen.
SAMUELnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading SAMUEL WESLEY, father of John, was for forty years rector of Epworth Parish.
a male human offspring
From this reading He was the son of John Wesley, a Dissenting minister, who enjoyed, for a time, all the rights of churchmen.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading He was an honest, conscientious, stern old Englishman; a firmer never clung to the mane of the British lion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WESLEY FAMILY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was the son of John Wesley, a Dissenting minister, who enjoyed, for a time, all the rights of churchmen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was an honest, conscientious, stern old Englishman; a firmer never clung to the mane of the British lion.
tolerationnounUS /ˌtɑːlərˈeɪʃən/
a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
violatedadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪd/
treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SAMUEL WESLEY, father of John, was for forty years rector of Epworth Parish.
WESLEYnounUS /ˈwesli/
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading THE WESLEY FAMILY.
which person or people
From this reading He was the son of John Wesley, a Dissenting minister, who enjoyed, for a time, all the rights of churchmen.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, after the death of Cromwell, Charles II, whom the Dissenters had aided in restoring to the throne, and who had promised them toleration and liberty of conscience, on his return, finding the Church party in the ascendency, violated his pledge and approved of the most cruel and oppressive laws passed by Parliament against Dissenters.
a late time of life
From this reading SAMUEL WESLEY, father of John, was for forty years rector of Epworth Parish.
