Chapter II

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From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

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

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

how long something has existed

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

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

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

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

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading At that period I happened to be on a visit to my aunt, and my sister wrote and told me that Father Ignatius preached monasticism, that he had a monastery and would soon open a convent.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

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

From this reading At that period I happened to be on a visit to my aunt, and my sister wrote and told me that Father Ignatius preached monasticism, that he had a monastery and would soon open a convent.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

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

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His name was Father Ignatius; he was a Church of England clergyman, and called himself a monk.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

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

From this reading His name was Father Ignatius; he was a Church of England clergyman, and called himself a monk.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

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

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading His name was Father Ignatius; he was a Church of England clergyman, and called himself a monk.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading At that period I happened to be on a visit to my aunt, and my sister wrote and told me that Father Ignatius preached monasticism, that he had a monastery and would soon open a convent.

dearly loved

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

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From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading His name was Father Ignatius; he was a Church of England clergyman, and called himself a monk.

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From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

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

From this reading His name was Father Ignatius; he was a Church of England clergyman, and called himself a monk.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

a young female

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

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

From this reading At that period I happened to be on a visit to my aunt, and my sister wrote and told me that Father Ignatius preached monasticism, that he had a monastery and would soon open a convent.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading At that period I happened to be on a visit to my aunt, and my sister wrote and told me that Father Ignatius preached monasticism, that he had a monastery and would soon open a convent.

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

From this reading His name was Father Ignatius; he was a Church of England clergyman, and called himself a monk.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

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

From this reading His name was Father Ignatius; he was a Church of England clergyman, and called himself a monk.

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

From this reading His name was Father Ignatius; he was a Church of England clergyman, and called himself a monk.

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

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

bishop of Antioch who was martyred under the Roman Emperor Trajan (died 110)

From this reading His name was Father Ignatius; he was a Church of England clergyman, and called himself a monk.

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

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

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

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

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

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

a member of a Germanic people who invaded northern Italy in the 6th century

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

held dear

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

the residence of a religious community

From this reading At that period I happened to be on a visit to my aunt, and my sister wrote and told me that Father Ignatius preached monasticism, that he had a monastery and would soon open a convent.

asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience

From this reading At that period I happened to be on a visit to my aunt, and my sister wrote and told me that Father Ignatius preached monasticism, that he had a monastery and would soon open a convent.

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading His name was Father Ignatius; he was a Church of England clergyman, and called himself a monk.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His name was Father Ignatius; he was a Church of England clergyman, and called himself a monk.

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

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

many times at short intervals

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At that period I happened to be on a visit to my aunt, and my sister wrote and told me that Father Ignatius preached monasticism, that he had a monastery and would soon open a convent.

and nothing more

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

To move from a closed position.

From this reading At that period I happened to be on a visit to my aunt, and my sister wrote and told me that Father Ignatius preached monasticism, that he had a monastery and would soon open a convent.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

an amount of time

From this reading At that period I happened to be on a visit to my aunt, and my sister wrote and told me that Father Ignatius preached monasticism, that he had a monastery and would soon open a convent.

past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

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

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

in the near future

From this reading At that period I happened to be on a visit to my aunt, and my sister wrote and told me that Father Ignatius preached monasticism, that he had a monastery and would soon open a convent.

express in speech

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

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

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

move an implement through

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

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

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

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

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading At that period I happened to be on a visit to my aunt, and my sister wrote and told me that Father Ignatius preached monasticism, that he had a monastery and would soon open a convent.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

precisely as stated

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading At that period I happened to be on a visit to my aunt, and my sister wrote and told me that Father Ignatius preached monasticism, that he had a monastery and would soon open a convent.

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

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A SISTER._ From the earliest time that my memory goes back, I loved Jesus, though I knew very little about Him—only what my dear mother taught me, and she was what is termed a “shy Christian.”

at the time that

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

which person or people

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

the words that are spoken

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But I often wished that people would talk more about Him, at least to me; and as a little girl I used to look at people, and wish they would speak to me of Jesus, though I was too timid to put my thoughts into words.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading At that period I happened to be on a visit to my aunt, and my sister wrote and told me that Father Ignatius preached monasticism, that he had a monastery and would soon open a convent.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.

a late time of life

From this reading When I was about fourteen years of age, in the year 1868, there was a great stir about a new preacher who preached at several city churches, including St Edmund’s, Lombard Street, and St. Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate.