Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _Seek ye first the Kingdom of God._ To the cultivated and academic mind there might be something blatant and vulgar about so loud an invitation.

associated with academia or an academy

From this reading _Seek ye first the Kingdom of God._ To the cultivated and academic mind there might be something blatant and vulgar about so loud an invitation.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But if its character estranged the carriage-folk, the man who had put it up had sought the Kingdom himself, and had, if all was true, found it.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

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

From this reading _Seek ye first the Kingdom of God._ To the cultivated and academic mind there might be something blatant and vulgar about so loud an invitation.

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

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

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

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

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

From this reading _Seek ye first the Kingdom of God._ To the cultivated and academic mind there might be something blatant and vulgar about so loud an invitation.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious

From this reading _Seek ye first the Kingdom of God._ To the cultivated and academic mind there might be something blatant and vulgar about so loud an invitation.

cause to be bored

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

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From this reading But if its character estranged the carriage-folk, the man who had put it up had sought the Kingdom himself, and had, if all was true, found it.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading But if its character estranged the carriage-folk, the man who had put it up had sought the Kingdom himself, and had, if all was true, found it.

a young person of either sex

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

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

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading _Seek ye first the Kingdom of God._ To the cultivated and academic mind there might be something blatant and vulgar about so loud an invitation.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

plural of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

caused to be unloved

From this reading But if its character estranged the carriage-folk, the man who had put it up had sought the Kingdom himself, and had, if all was true, found it.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

set up or found

From this reading But if its character estranged the carriage-folk, the man who had put it up had sought the Kingdom himself, and had, if all was true, found it.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

possessive form of “founder” — inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading _Seek ye first the Kingdom of God._ To the cultivated and academic mind there might be something blatant and vulgar about so loud an invitation.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

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

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

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

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

not accessible to view

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But if its character estranged the carriage-folk, the man who had put it up had sought the Kingdom himself, and had, if all was true, found it.

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

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

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

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But if its character estranged the carriage-folk, the man who had put it up had sought the Kingdom himself, and had, if all was true, found it.

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

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading _Seek ye first the Kingdom of God._ To the cultivated and academic mind there might be something blatant and vulgar about so loud an invitation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But if its character estranged the carriage-folk, the man who had put it up had sought the Kingdom himself, and had, if all was true, found it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading _Seek ye first the Kingdom of God._ To the cultivated and academic mind there might be something blatant and vulgar about so loud an invitation.

a narrow way or road

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

the literary culture

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading _Seek ye first the Kingdom of God._ To the cultivated and academic mind there might be something blatant and vulgar about so loud an invitation.

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

From this reading But if its character estranged the carriage-folk, the man who had put it up had sought the Kingdom himself, and had, if all was true, found it.

of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

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

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading _Seek ye first the Kingdom of God._ To the cultivated and academic mind there might be something blatant and vulgar about so loud an invitation.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading _Seek ye first the Kingdom of God._ To the cultivated and academic mind there might be something blatant and vulgar about so loud an invitation.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

a form of address for a man

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

and nothing more

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But if its character estranged the carriage-folk, the man who had put it up had sought the Kingdom himself, and had, if all was true, found it.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

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From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

past form of “secede” — withdraw from an organization or communion

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

a subdivision of a larger religious group

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

try to get or reach

From this reading _Seek ye first the Kingdom of God._ To the cultivated and academic mind there might be something blatant and vulgar about so loud an invitation.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Seek ye first the Kingdom of God._ To the cultivated and academic mind there might be something blatant and vulgar about so loud an invitation.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading _Seek ye first the Kingdom of God._ To the cultivated and academic mind there might be something blatant and vulgar about so loud an invitation.

that is looked for

From this reading But if its character estranged the carriage-folk, the man who had put it up had sought the Kingdom himself, and had, if all was true, found it.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

the words of something written

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

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

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _Seek ye first the Kingdom of God._ To the cultivated and academic mind there might be something blatant and vulgar about so loud an invitation.

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

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading But if its character estranged the carriage-folk, the man who had put it up had sought the Kingdom himself, and had, if all was true, found it.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading _Seek ye first the Kingdom of God._ To the cultivated and academic mind there might be something blatant and vulgar about so loud an invitation.

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

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE WATCHER Patience Longstaffe Patience Longstaffe was the only child of Preacher Joe, of God-First Farm, on the way to Lewes; and she was very like her father.

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

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

which person or people

From this reading But if its character estranged the carriage-folk, the man who had put it up had sought the Kingdom himself, and had, if all was true, found it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading He had been brought up a Primitive Methodist and had first heard the Word at Rehoboth, the little red brick place of worship of the sect on the outskirts of Polefax; but being strong as he was original he had seceded from the church of his fathers early in life to the Foundation Methodists and started a little chapel of his own, which bore on its red side the inscription that gave the popular name to its founder's farm.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading _Seek ye first the Kingdom of God._ To the cultivated and academic mind there might be something blatant and vulgar about so loud an invitation.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The chapel was hidden away down a lane; but as you drove in to Lewes along the old coach-road, with the Downs bearing on your left shoulder, you could not mistake Mr. Longstaffe's farm: for a black barn on the roadside carried in huge letters the text,