1791
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From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
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From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the opening of this new century they are greater.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Standing on the walls of this Zion in 1791 and looking around, what would we see?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the opening of this new century they are greater.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
a period of 100 years
From this reading THE GREATER WESLEY OF THE OPENING CENTURY.
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
opinion or judgment
From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading THE GREATER WESLEY OF THE OPENING CENTURY.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Standing on the walls of this Zion in 1791 and looking around, what would we see?
march in a procession
From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
MethodismnounUS /ˈmeθədɪzəm/
the religious beliefs and practices of Methodists characterized by concern with social welfare and public morals
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At the opening of this new century they are greater.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREATER WESLEY OF THE OPENING CENTURY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
on one occasion
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
and nothing more
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading THE GREATER WESLEY OF THE OPENING CENTURY.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Standing on the walls of this Zion in 1791 and looking around, what would we see?
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing on the walls of this Zion in 1791 and looking around, what would we see?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREATER WESLEY OF THE OPENING CENTURY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the opening of this new century they are greater.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the opening of this new century they are greater.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Standing on the walls of this Zion in 1791 and looking around, what would we see?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Standing on the walls of this Zion in 1791 and looking around, what would we see?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
WESLEYnounUS /ˈwesli/
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading THE GREATER WESLEY OF THE OPENING CENTURY.
Wesley's
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From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Standing on the walls of this Zion in 1791 and looking around, what would we see?
at the time that
From this reading WHEN on March 2, 1791, John Wesley closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven the visible results of his life were already great.
in or at the place that
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Only a few rods from where he his "body with his charge laid down, and ceased at once to work and live," is Wesley's Chapel, City Road, the head center of universal Methodism.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Standing on the walls of this Zion in 1791 and looking around, what would we see?
ZionnounUS /ˈzaɪən/
originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem
From this reading Standing on the walls of this Zion in 1791 and looking around, what would we see?
