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The Young People's Wesley

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of The Young People's Wesley is here in full — 81 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By W. (William) McDonald • Curated US English Learning Edition
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WESLEY AND AMERICAN METHODISM PRIOR TO 1766.
THE real advent of Methodism into America is a subject demanding special consideration.
It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.
But it has always seemed to us that Methodism was introduced much earlier.
There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Young People's Wesley

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of The Young People's Wesley is here in full — 81 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/16 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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WESLEY AND AMERICAN METHODISM PRIOR TO 1766.
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THE real advent of Methodism into America is a subject demanding special consideration.
/ðə riːl ˈædvent ʌv ˈmeθədɪzəm ˈɪntuː əˈmerəkə ɪz ə səbˈdʒekt dɪˈmændɪŋ ˈspeʃəl kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
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It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.
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But it has always seemed to us that Methodism was introduced much earlier.
/bʌt ɪt hæz ˈɔːlweɪz siːmd tuː ʌs ðæt ˈmeθədɪzəm wɑːz ˌɪntrəˈduːst mʌtʃ ˈɜːrliər/
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There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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advent noun US /ˈædvent/

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading “THE real advent of Methodism into America is a subject demanding special consideration.”

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Benjamin noun US /ˈbendʒəmən/

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading “There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.”

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demanding adjective US /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

From this reading “THE real advent of Methodism into America is a subject demanding special consideration.”

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fraternity noun US /frəˈtɜːrnəti/

a social club for male undergraduates

From this reading “There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.”

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inaugurated verb US /ɪˈnɔːɡəreɪtɪd/

past form of “inaugurate” — commence officially

From this reading “It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.”

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methodism noun US /ˈmeθədɪzəm/

the religious beliefs and practices of Methodists characterized by concern with social welfare and public morals

From this reading “WESLEY AND AMERICAN METHODISM PRIOR TO 1766.”

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preaching noun US /ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading “There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.”

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wesley noun US /ˈwesli/

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

From this reading “WESLEY AND AMERICAN METHODISM PRIOR TO 1766.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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religious services adjective + noun

In this reading “It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.”

262 times in 426,211 chapters
generally supposed adverb + adjective

In this reading “It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.”

770 times in 426,211 chapters
first introduction adjective + noun

In this reading “It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.”

541 times in 426,211 chapters
in the city preposition + article + noun counted as “in … city”

In this reading “It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.”

21,662 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 72

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1766

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From this reading WESLEY AND AMERICAN METHODISM PRIOR TO 1766.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading THE real advent of Methodism into America is a subject demanding special consideration.

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adventnounUS /ˈædvent/

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading THE real advent of Methodism into America is a subject demanding special consideration.

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alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But it has always seemed to us that Methodism was introduced much earlier.

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AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading THE real advent of Methodism into America is a subject demanding special consideration.

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AMERICANnounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading WESLEY AND AMERICAN METHODISM PRIOR TO 1766.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading WESLEY AND AMERICAN METHODISM PRIOR TO 1766.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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Barbara

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From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it has always seemed to us that Methodism was introduced much earlier.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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citynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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ClubnounUS /klʌb/

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading THE real advent of Methodism into America is a subject demanding special consideration.

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Delamot

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From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

Pending verification
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

From this reading THE real advent of Methodism into America is a subject demanding special consideration.

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earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/

earlier in time; previously

From this reading But it has always seemed to us that Methodism was introduced much earlier.

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Embury

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From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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fivenounUS /faɪv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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fraternitynounUS /frəˈtɜːrnəti/

a social club for male undergraduates

From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/

usually; as a rule

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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Heck

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From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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HolynounUS /ˈhoʊli/

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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inauguratedverbUS /ɪˈnɔːɡəreɪtɪd/

past form of “inaugurate” — commence officially

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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Ingham

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From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE real advent of Methodism into America is a subject demanding special consideration.

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introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading But it has always seemed to us that Methodism was introduced much earlier.

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introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/

the act of beginning something new

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading THE real advent of Methodism into America is a subject demanding special consideration.

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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lessadverbUS /les/

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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METHODISMnounUS /ˈmeθədɪzəm/

the religious beliefs and practices of Methodists characterized by concern with social welfare and public morals

From this reading WESLEY AND AMERICAN METHODISM PRIOR TO 1766.

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Methodistsnoun

a Protestant denomination founded on the principles of John Wesley and Charles Wesley

From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But it has always seemed to us that Methodism was introduced much earlier.

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namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/

as follows

From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE real advent of Methodism into America is a subject demanding special consideration.

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OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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preachingnounUS /ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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PRIORadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/

earlier in time

From this reading WESLEY AND AMERICAN METHODISM PRIOR TO 1766.

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realadjectiveUS /riːl/

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

From this reading THE real advent of Methodism into America is a subject demanding special consideration.

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religiousadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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seemedverbUS /siːmd/

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

From this reading But it has always seemed to us that Methodism was introduced much earlier.

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servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading THE real advent of Methodism into America is a subject demanding special consideration.

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subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading THE real advent of Methodism into America is a subject demanding special consideration.

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supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/

required or under orders

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE real advent of Methodism into America is a subject demanding special consideration.

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ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading WESLEY AND AMERICAN METHODISM PRIOR TO 1766.

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uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading But it has always seemed to us that Methodism was introduced much earlier.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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WESLEYnounUS /ˈwesli/

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

From this reading WESLEY AND AMERICAN METHODISM PRIOR TO 1766.

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Whitefield

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From this reading There had been no less than five members of the "Holy Club"--the Oxford Methodists' fraternity--preaching in America prior to 1766, namely, John and Charles Wesley, Benjamin Ingham, Charles Delamot, and George Whitefield.

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whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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YorknounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading It has been generally supposed that its first introduction was in 1766 by Barbara Heck and Philip Embury, who inaugurated religious services at that time in the city of New York.

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Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading The Young People's Wesley

Common questions about reading The Young People's Wesley by W. (William) McDonald on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of The Young People's Wesley?

Yes. All 2137 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #39864 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of The Young People's Wesley is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #39864, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does The Young People's Wesley take to read?

About 178 minutes of reading across 428 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in The Young People's Wesley

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Young People's Wesley, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Bishop
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Young People's Wesley; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Mallalieu
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Young People's Wesley; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Wesley
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Young People's Wesley; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Members
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Young People's Wesley; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.