Chapter XI

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

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

(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 HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

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

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

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

From this reading The labors of John Wesley were prosecuted in the teeth of opposition such as seldom falls to the lot of man to endure.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

despicably cowardly

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

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

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading The labors of John Wesley were prosecuted in the teeth of opposition such as seldom falls to the lot of man to endure.

right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits)

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading The labors of John Wesley were prosecuted in the teeth of opposition such as seldom falls to the lot of man to endure.

plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

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

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

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

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

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

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

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

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

past form of “instigate” — provoke or stir up

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading The labors of John Wesley were prosecuted in the teeth of opposition such as seldom falls to the lot of man to endure.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

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

From this reading The labors of John Wesley were prosecuted in the teeth of opposition such as seldom falls to the lot of man to endure.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

the force of workers available

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading The labors of John Wesley were prosecuted in the teeth of opposition such as seldom falls to the lot of man to endure.

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

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

From this reading WESLEY'S PERSECUTIONS.

for the most part

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading The labors of John Wesley were prosecuted in the teeth of opposition such as seldom falls to the lot of man to endure.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

not often

From this reading The labors of John Wesley were prosecuted in the teeth of opposition such as seldom falls to the lot of man to endure.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The labors of John Wesley were prosecuted in the teeth of opposition such as seldom falls to the lot of man to endure.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading The labors of John Wesley were prosecuted in the teeth of opposition such as seldom falls to the lot of man to endure.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

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

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

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

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

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

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The labors of John Wesley were prosecuted in the teeth of opposition such as seldom falls to the lot of man to endure.

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

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.

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From this reading WESLEY'S PERSECUTIONS.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

at the time that

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

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

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

which person or people

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Men may prosecute a reform when public opinion favors it with comparative ease, but with less entitlement to honor than he has a right to claim who does it in the face of passion and interest.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading And what made it more dastardly and cruel was the fact that it was instigated and principally conducted by the officials of that Church of which he was a worthy member and ordained minister to the day of his death.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading HAD the immense labors of John Wesley noted in a former chapter been performed under public patronage, cheered on by all, they would have seemed less arduous.