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From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
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From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a pious and orthodox man; but withal had a tincture of the Covenanter about him, blended with the aristocratic and chivalrous feeling of a country gentleman of old family.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was a pious and orthodox man; but withal had a tincture of the Covenanter about him, blended with the aristocratic and chivalrous feeling of a country gentleman of old family.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
anecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading He was a pious and orthodox man; but withal had a tincture of the Covenanter about him, blended with the aristocratic and chivalrous feeling of a country gentleman of old family.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
ascendancynounUS /əˈsendənsi/
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
for the reason that
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading He was a pious and orthodox man; but withal had a tincture of the Covenanter about him, blended with the aristocratic and chivalrous feeling of a country gentleman of old family.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a pious and orthodox man; but withal had a tincture of the Covenanter about him, blended with the aristocratic and chivalrous feeling of a country gentleman of old family.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
Charlie's
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From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
chivalrousadjective
being attentive to women like an ideal knight
From this reading He was a pious and orthodox man; but withal had a tincture of the Covenanter about him, blended with the aristocratic and chivalrous feeling of a country gentleman of old family.
clergynounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒi/
in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
being joined in close association
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He was a pious and orthodox man; but withal had a tincture of the Covenanter about him, blended with the aristocratic and chivalrous feeling of a country gentleman of old family.
Covenanter
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From this reading He was a pious and orthodox man; but withal had a tincture of the Covenanter about him, blended with the aristocratic and chivalrous feeling of a country gentleman of old family.
Culloden
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From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
recognizable; marked
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
eccentricitiesnounUS /ˌeksenˈtrɪsɪtiz/
plural of “eccentricity” — strange and unconventional behavior
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
one or the other of two
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
in or to another place
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
divisible by two
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
a social unit living together
From this reading He was a pious and orthodox man; but withal had a tincture of the Covenanter about him, blended with the aristocratic and chivalrous feeling of a country gentleman of old family.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He was a pious and orthodox man; but withal had a tincture of the Covenanter about him, blended with the aristocratic and chivalrous feeling of a country gentleman of old family.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
a man of refinement
From this reading He was a pious and orthodox man; but withal had a tincture of the Covenanter about him, blended with the aristocratic and chivalrous feeling of a country gentleman of old family.
girtverbUS /ɡɜːrt/
inflected form of “gird” — prepare oneself for a military confrontation
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was a pious and orthodox man; but withal had a tincture of the Covenanter about him, blended with the aristocratic and chivalrous feeling of a country gentleman of old family.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a pious and orthodox man; but withal had a tincture of the Covenanter about him, blended with the aristocratic and chivalrous feeling of a country gentleman of old family.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a pious and orthodox man; but withal had a tincture of the Covenanter about him, blended with the aristocratic and chivalrous feeling of a country gentleman of old family.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
Jacobitism
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From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a pious and orthodox man; but withal had a tincture of the Covenanter about him, blended with the aristocratic and chivalrous feeling of a country gentleman of old family.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
the force of workers available
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
nonjurors
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From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
obnoxiousadjectiveUS /ɑːbˈnɑːkʃəs/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
and nothing more
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
orthodoxadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
From this reading He was a pious and orthodox man; but withal had a tincture of the Covenanter about him, blended with the aristocratic and chivalrous feeling of a country gentleman of old family.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
Paplay
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From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
Paplay's
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From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
an amount of time
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading He was a pious and orthodox man; but withal had a tincture of the Covenanter about him, blended with the aristocratic and chivalrous feeling of a country gentleman of old family.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
poperynoun
offensive terms for the practices and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
preachingnounUS /ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
prelacynoun
prelates collectively
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
PretendernounUS /priˈtendər/
a claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title)
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
on the contrary
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
To recall to mind.
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
an educational institution
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
staunchadjectiveUS /stɔːntʃ/
firm and dependable especially in loyalty
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
a special situation
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
thirdlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːrdli/
in the third place
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
tincturenounUS /ˈtɪŋktʃər/
a substance that colors or dyes
From this reading He was a pious and orthodox man; but withal had a tincture of the Covenanter about him, blended with the aristocratic and chivalrous feeling of a country gentleman of old family.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
the act of using
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
vehementadjectiveUS /ˈviːəmənt/
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
precisely as stated
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
be dressed in
From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
at the time that
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
WhignounUS /wɪɡ/
a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
Whiggery
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From this reading Even after the defeat at Culloden, the Jacobitism of the north was so strong, and Paplay was so obnoxious, by reason of his vehement preaching against popery, and prelacy, and the Pretender, that he continued long after to wear his sword (in the pulpit and elsewhere), which was rather a formidable concern to the nonjurors about him, in the hand of a brave and athletic champion of true Whiggery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The only thing I remember to have heard connected with this period of my father's life, was his anecdotes of Paplay's eccentricities, which were numerous--some of them personal, and some of them the peculiarities of the old school of clergy in Scotland.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading He was a pious and orthodox man; but withal had a tincture of the Covenanter about him, blended with the aristocratic and chivalrous feeling of a country gentleman of old family.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
a late time of life
From this reading In the troubled times, about the years 1745-6, he was a staunch Whig; and so very decided in his politics, that, when "Prince Charlie's men" had the ascendancy in Scotland, he was either in arms or in hiding; and when he ventured to preach, he wore his sword in the pulpit, and a blue coat, girt with a belt, in which a pair of pistols were hung--more like a man of war than a preacher of peace!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He assigned three reasons for wearing his sword after it seemed to some of his friends to be unnecessary:--"First, because I am a gentleman; secondly, because I can use it; and, thirdly, because, if you doubt, you may try."
