Chapter I

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From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

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

From this reading Twenty years ago the Hallelujah Band spread itself far and wide, but soon spent itself like a straw fire.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

how long something has existed

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

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From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

in the past

From this reading Twenty years ago the Hallelujah Band spread itself far and wide, but soon spent itself like a straw fire.

lasting, open, or operating through the whole night

From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

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

From this reading Twenty years ago the Hallelujah Band spread itself far and wide, but soon spent itself like a straw fire.

plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

From this reading These were imitations of the antics of the cruder forms of Methodism.

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

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Then arose the Salvation Army, doing the same kind of work, and indulging in the same vagaries.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Then arose the Salvation Army, doing the same kind of work, and indulging in the same vagaries.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Twenty years ago the Hallelujah Band spread itself far and wide, but soon spent itself like a straw fire.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Twenty years ago the Hallelujah Band spread itself far and wide, but soon spent itself like a straw fire.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

a hilly county in southwestern England

From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

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From this reading These were imitations of the antics of the cruder forms of Methodism.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Then arose the Salvation Army, doing the same kind of work, and indulging in the same vagaries.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Twenty years ago the Hallelujah Band spread itself far and wide, but soon spent itself like a straw fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Twenty years ago the Hallelujah Band spread itself far and wide, but soon spent itself like a straw fire.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading These were imitations of the antics of the cruder forms of Methodism.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

a shout or song of praise to God

From this reading Twenty years ago the Hallelujah Band spread itself far and wide, but soon spent itself like a straw fire.

plural of “imitation” — the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading These were imitations of the antics of the cruder forms of Methodism.

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

From this reading Then arose the Salvation Army, doing the same kind of work, and indulging in the same vagaries.

the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

From this reading Then arose the Salvation Army, doing the same kind of work, and indulging in the same vagaries.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Twenty years ago the Hallelujah Band spread itself far and wide, but soon spent itself like a straw fire.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Then arose the Salvation Army, doing the same kind of work, and indulging in the same vagaries.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Twenty years ago the Hallelujah Band spread itself far and wide, but soon spent itself like a straw fire.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

the religious beliefs and practices of Methodists characterized by concern with social welfare and public morals

From this reading These were imitations of the antics of the cruder forms of Methodism.

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

From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then arose the Salvation Army, doing the same kind of work, and indulging in the same vagaries.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

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From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

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

From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading Then arose the Salvation Army, doing the same kind of work, and indulging in the same vagaries.

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

From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Then arose the Salvation Army, doing the same kind of work, and indulging in the same vagaries.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

in the near future

From this reading Twenty years ago the Hallelujah Band spread itself far and wide, but soon spent itself like a straw fire.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Twenty years ago the Hallelujah Band spread itself far and wide, but soon spent itself like a straw fire.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Twenty years ago the Hallelujah Band spread itself far and wide, but soon spent itself like a straw fire.

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From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

a woman's close-fitting foundation garment

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading Twenty years ago the Hallelujah Band spread itself far and wide, but soon spent itself like a straw fire.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

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

From this reading Twenty years ago the Hallelujah Band spread itself far and wide, but soon spent itself like a straw fire.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then arose the Salvation Army, doing the same kind of work, and indulging in the same vagaries.

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

From this reading These were imitations of the antics of the cruder forms of Methodism.

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

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

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

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Twenty years ago the Hallelujah Band spread itself far and wide, but soon spent itself like a straw fire.

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

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

plural of “vagary” — an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)

From this reading Then arose the Salvation Army, doing the same kind of work, and indulging in the same vagaries.

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

From this reading These were imitations of the antics of the cruder forms of Methodism.

at the time that

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

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

From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

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From this reading Even the all-night meetings of the Whitechapel Salvationists, ten years ago, were faint copies of earlier Methodist gatherings, especially of those in Cornwall, which were described by the Rev. Richard Polwhele.(1) “At.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Twenty years ago the Hallelujah Band spread itself far and wide, but soon spent itself like a straw fire.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Then arose the Salvation Army, doing the same kind of work, and indulging in the same vagaries.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading St. Agnes,” said this writer, “the Society stays up the whole night, when girls of twelve and fourteen years of age ran about the streets, calling out that they are possessed.”

a late time of life

From this reading Twenty years ago the Hallelujah Band spread itself far and wide, but soon spent itself like a straw fire.