abstainverbUS /əbˈsteɪn/
refrain from voting
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
(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 Not that this duty is restricted to any order of the clergy--as in the Romish Church--but to particular persons in all the Churches who are divinely selected for special work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not that this duty is restricted to any order of the clergy--as in the Romish Church--but to particular persons in all the Churches who are divinely selected for special work.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
Asbury
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From this reading To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
BaptistnounUS /ˈbæptəst/
follower of Baptistic doctrines
From this reading This was the case with Elijah and Elisha, with John the Baptist and St. Paul.
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 To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that this duty is restricted to any order of the clergy--as in the Romish Church--but to particular persons in all the Churches who are divinely selected for special work.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This was the case with Elijah and Elisha, with John the Baptist and St. Paul.
celibacynounUS /ˈseləbəsi/
an unmarried status
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Not that this duty is restricted to any order of the clergy--as in the Romish Church--but to particular persons in all the Churches who are divinely selected for special work.
ChurchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Not that this duty is restricted to any order of the clergy--as in the Romish Church--but to particular persons in all the Churches who are divinely selected for special work.
rid of obstructions
From this reading To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
clergynounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒi/
in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
From this reading Not that this duty is restricted to any order of the clergy--as in the Romish Church--but to particular persons in all the Churches who are divinely selected for special work.
conjugaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːndʒəɡəl/
of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
emanating from God
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
divinelyadverbUS /dɪˈvaɪnli/
by divine means
From this reading Not that this duty is restricted to any order of the clergy--as in the Romish Church--but to particular persons in all the Churches who are divinely selected for special work.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading WESLEY'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Not that this duty is restricted to any order of the clergy--as in the Romish Church--but to particular persons in all the Churches who are divinely selected for special work.
ElijahnounUS /eˈlaɪdʒə/
a Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament who opposed the worship of idols; he was persecuted for rebuking Ahab and Jezebel (king and queen of Israel); he was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire (circa 9th century BC)
From this reading This was the case with Elijah and Elisha, with John the Baptist and St. Paul.
Elisha
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From this reading This was the case with Elijah and Elisha, with John the Baptist and St. Paul.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not that this duty is restricted to any order of the clergy--as in the Romish Church--but to particular persons in all the Churches who are divinely selected for special work.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not that this duty is restricted to any order of the clergy--as in the Romish Church--but to particular persons in all the Churches who are divinely selected for special work.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading This was the case with Elijah and Elisha, with John the Baptist and St. Paul.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
engage in
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
the force of workers available
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
absolutely essential
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that this duty is restricted to any order of the clergy--as in the Romish Church--but to particular persons in all the Churches who are divinely selected for special work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not that this duty is restricted to any order of the clergy--as in the Romish Church--but to particular persons in all the Churches who are divinely selected for special work.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
ordainedadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Not that this duty is restricted to any order of the clergy--as in the Romish Church--but to particular persons in all the Churches who are divinely selected for special work.
in other respects or ways
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Not that this duty is restricted to any order of the clergy--as in the Romish Church--but to particular persons in all the Churches who are divinely selected for special work.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading This was the case with Elijah and Elisha, with John the Baptist and St. Paul.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Not that this duty is restricted to any order of the clergy--as in the Romish Church--but to particular persons in all the Churches who are divinely selected for special work.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading WESLEY'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS.
restrictedadjectiveUS /riˈstrɪktəd/
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
From this reading Not that this duty is restricted to any order of the clergy--as in the Romish Church--but to particular persons in all the Churches who are divinely selected for special work.
Romishadjective
of or relating to or supporting Romanism
From this reading Not that this duty is restricted to any order of the clergy--as in the Romish Church--but to particular persons in all the Churches who are divinely selected for special work.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Not that this duty is restricted to any order of the clergy--as in the Romish Church--but to particular persons in all the Churches who are divinely selected for special work.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
St
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From this reading This was the case with Elijah and Elisha, with John the Baptist and St. Paul.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not that this duty is restricted to any order of the clergy--as in the Romish Church--but to particular persons in all the Churches who are divinely selected for special work.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the case with Elijah and Elisha, with John the Baptist and St. Paul.
WesleynounUS /ˈwesli/
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
WESLEY'S
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From this reading WESLEY'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
which person or people
From this reading Not that this duty is restricted to any order of the clergy--as in the Romish Church--but to particular persons in all the Churches who are divinely selected for special work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was the case with Elijah and Elisha, with John the Baptist and St. Paul.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading DIVINE Providence seems to indicate that some men are ordained or set apart to celibacy; that the special work to which they are particularly called is such as to make it necessary that they should abstain from that otherwise legal, sacred, and highly honorable conjugal relation.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading To John Wesley in the Old World, and Bishop Asbury in the New, Providence seems to have indicated this course of life, though Wesley was slow to see it, and did not until his sad experience made it clear to him.
