used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
(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 learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
ascendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading He learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The heart of the youthful collegian was profoundly stirred by the reading of the _Christian Pattern_, by Thomas à Kempis, and _Holy Living and Dying_ by Jeremy Taylor.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading The heart of the youthful collegian was profoundly stirred by the reading of the _Christian Pattern_, by Thomas à Kempis, and _Holy Living and Dying_ by Jeremy Taylor.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading ORIGIN OF THE HOLY CLUB.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
collegiannounUS /kəˈliːdʒən/
a student (or former student) at a college or university
From this reading The heart of the youthful collegian was profoundly stirred by the reading of the _Christian Pattern_, by Thomas à Kempis, and _Holy Living and Dying_ by Jeremy Taylor.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
dedicateverbUS /ˈdedəkeɪt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading He learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
DyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The heart of the youthful collegian was profoundly stirred by the reading of the _Christian Pattern_, by Thomas à Kempis, and _Holy Living and Dying_ by Jeremy Taylor.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading He learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The heart of the youthful collegian was profoundly stirred by the reading of the _Christian Pattern_, by Thomas à Kempis, and _Holy Living and Dying_ by Jeremy Taylor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading ORIGIN OF THE HOLY CLUB.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
Jeremy
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From this reading The heart of the youthful collegian was profoundly stirred by the reading of the _Christian Pattern_, by Thomas à Kempis, and _Holy Living and Dying_ by Jeremy Taylor.
Kempis
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From this reading The heart of the youthful collegian was profoundly stirred by the reading of the _Christian Pattern_, by Thomas à Kempis, and _Holy Living and Dying_ by Jeremy Taylor.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The heart of the youthful collegian was profoundly stirred by the reading of the _Christian Pattern_, by Thomas à Kempis, and _Holy Living and Dying_ by Jeremy Taylor.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
used to form the superlative
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
a form of address for a man
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ORIGIN OF THE HOLY CLUB.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
ORIGINnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading ORIGIN OF THE HOLY CLUB.
PatternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading The heart of the youthful collegian was profoundly stirred by the reading of the _Christian Pattern_, by Thomas à Kempis, and _Holy Living and Dying_ by Jeremy Taylor.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The heart of the youthful collegian was profoundly stirred by the reading of the _Christian Pattern_, by Thomas à Kempis, and _Holy Living and Dying_ by Jeremy Taylor.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading He learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The heart of the youthful collegian was profoundly stirred by the reading of the _Christian Pattern_, by Thomas à Kempis, and _Holy Living and Dying_ by Jeremy Taylor.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
determined
From this reading He learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
stabilitynounUS /stəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The heart of the youthful collegian was profoundly stirred by the reading of the _Christian Pattern_, by Thomas à Kempis, and _Holy Living and Dying_ by Jeremy Taylor.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading The heart of the youthful collegian was profoundly stirred by the reading of the _Christian Pattern_, by Thomas à Kempis, and _Holy Living and Dying_ by Jeremy Taylor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ORIGIN OF THE HOLY CLUB.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading The heart of the youthful collegian was profoundly stirred by the reading of the _Christian Pattern_, by Thomas à Kempis, and _Holy Living and Dying_ by Jeremy Taylor.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
unparalleledadjectiveUS /ənˈperəleld/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
WesleynounUS /ˈwesli/
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
Whoever
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From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading He learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He learned from the former "that simplicity of intention and purity of affection were the wings of the soul, without which he could never ascend to God;" and on reading the latter he instantly resolved to dedicate all his life to God.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading IT was while he was a member of Lincoln College that that unparalleled religious career of Mr. Wesley, which has always been regarded as the most wonderful movement of modern times, began.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Whoever studies the simplicity of its beginning, the rapidity of its growth, the stability of its institutions, its present vitality and activity, its commanding position and prospective greatness, must confess the work to be not of man, but of God."
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading The heart of the youthful collegian was profoundly stirred by the reading of the _Christian Pattern_, by Thomas à Kempis, and _Holy Living and Dying_ by Jeremy Taylor.
à
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From this reading The heart of the youthful collegian was profoundly stirred by the reading of the _Christian Pattern_, by Thomas à Kempis, and _Holy Living and Dying_ by Jeremy Taylor.
