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The Lay-Man's Sermon upon the Late Storm
The Lay-Man's Sermon upon the Late Storm

Chapter I

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Held forth at an Honest _Coffee-House-Conventicle_.
_Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.
I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
_Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.
The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
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The Lay-Man's Sermon upon the Late Storm

Chapter I

Reading 1/33 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Held forth at an Honest _Coffee-House-Conventicle_.
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_Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.
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I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
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_Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.
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The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

Learner Dictionary

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.

Been auxiliary verb US /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.”

Has auxiliary verb US /hæz/

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

From this reading “I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.”

Honest adjective US /ˈɑnɪst/

truthful and trustworthy

From this reading “Held forth at an Honest _Coffee-House-Conventicle_.”

Over preposition US /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading “The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.”

Speak noun US /speak/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.”

These determiner US /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.”

Thought noun US /thought/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “_Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.”

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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 _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.

adversary

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Held forth at an Honest _Coffee-House-Conventicle_.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

aptness

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Held forth at an Honest _Coffee-House-Conventicle_.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

Callamity

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

Chastise

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

chosen

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

Circumstances

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

City

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

Clouds

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

Coffee-House-Conventicle

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From this reading Held forth at an Honest _Coffee-House-Conventicle_.

consider

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

convince

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

deliver

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

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

From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

Dust

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

Empire

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From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.

encline

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

Encreasing

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From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.

exalted

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

Feet

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

Flourishing

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From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

forth

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From this reading Held forth at an Honest _Coffee-House-Conventicle_.

God

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

going

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

Heathen

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

Held

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From this reading Held forth at an Honest _Coffee-House-Conventicle_.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

HonestadjectiveUS /ˈɑnɪst/

truthful and trustworthy

From this reading Held forth at an Honest _Coffee-House-Conventicle_.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

III

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

Insult

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

inviteing

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

Israelites

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

Jest

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From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.

Lord

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

mighty

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From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.

more

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

most

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

much

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From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.

NAHUM

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From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.

Nineveh

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From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.

Ninevites

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

NotadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

Opulent

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From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

own

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

People

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From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.

Place

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

Populous

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

Portion

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

Power

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From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.

Powerful

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

present

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

Prophet

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

Proportion

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From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.

Proud

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From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.

repent

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

reprobate

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

Seat

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From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.

seem

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

seems

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

setting

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.

speak

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

spoken

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

Storm

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

Suitableness

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

Terms

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

Text

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

thoughtnounUS /thought/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.

tis

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From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.

Trade

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From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.

Triumph

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.

twas

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.

way

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

Wealthy

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

Whirle-Wind

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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.

words

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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.