Chapter II

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

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

later than; following

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

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From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

although

From this reading I louted low, to thank him for his Grace, albeit it seemed to me he took me for a better and wiser Lad than I was.

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

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

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

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

put or send forth

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

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 Lad," quod he, "a Mind sequestering itself to the Exercises of Piety, lies very open to the farther Discoveries of divine Light and Love, and invites CHRIST to come and dwell in it."

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "My Lad," quod he, "a Mind sequestering itself to the Exercises of Piety, lies very open to the farther Discoveries of divine Light and Love, and invites CHRIST to come and dwell in it."

food of a ruminant regurgitated to be chewed again

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading "My Lad," quod he, "a Mind sequestering itself to the Exercises of Piety, lies very open to the farther Discoveries of divine Light and Love, and invites CHRIST to come and dwell in it."

emanating from God

From this reading "My Lad," quod he, "a Mind sequestering itself to the Exercises of Piety, lies very open to the farther Discoveries of divine Light and Love, and invites CHRIST to come and dwell in it."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading "My Lad," quod he, "a Mind sequestering itself to the Exercises of Piety, lies very open to the farther Discoveries of divine Light and Love, and invites CHRIST to come and dwell in it."

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

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

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading "My Lad," quod he, "a Mind sequestering itself to the Exercises of Piety, lies very open to the farther Discoveries of divine Light and Love, and invites CHRIST to come and dwell in it."

the organ of sight

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

an acute insufficiency

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading "My Lad," quod he, "a Mind sequestering itself to the Exercises of Piety, lies very open to the farther Discoveries of divine Light and Love, and invites CHRIST to come and dwell in it."

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From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

possessive form of “god” — 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 And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading I louted low, to thank him for his Grace, albeit it seemed to me he took me for a better and wiser Lad than I was.

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

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

an accidental happening

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

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

From this reading "My Lad," quod he, "a Mind sequestering itself to the Exercises of Piety, lies very open to the farther Discoveries of divine Light and Love, and invites CHRIST to come and dwell in it."

make or shape as with an axe

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

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

From this reading I louted low, to thank him for his Grace, albeit it seemed to me he took me for a better and wiser Lad than I was.

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

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

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

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

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

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

plural of “invite” — a colloquial expression for invitation

From this reading "My Lad," quod he, "a Mind sequestering itself to the Exercises of Piety, lies very open to the farther Discoveries of divine Light and Love, and invites CHRIST to come and dwell in it."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading "My Lad," quod he, "a Mind sequestering itself to the Exercises of Piety, lies very open to the farther Discoveries of divine Light and Love, and invites CHRIST to come and dwell in it."

a boy or man

From this reading "My Lad," quod he, "a Mind sequestering itself to the Exercises of Piety, lies very open to the farther Discoveries of divine Light and Love, and invites CHRIST to come and dwell in it."

set down according to a plan

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading "My Lad," quod he, "a Mind sequestering itself to the Exercises of Piety, lies very open to the farther Discoveries of divine Light and Love, and invites CHRIST to come and dwell in it."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "My Lad," quod he, "a Mind sequestering itself to the Exercises of Piety, lies very open to the farther Discoveries of divine Light and Love, and invites CHRIST to come and dwell in it."

set afire or burning

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

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

From this reading I louted low, to thank him for his Grace, albeit it seemed to me he took me for a better and wiser Lad than I was.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "My Lad," quod he, "a Mind sequestering itself to the Exercises of Piety, lies very open to the farther Discoveries of divine Light and Love, and invites CHRIST to come and dwell in it."

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I louted low, to thank him for his Grace, albeit it seemed to me he took me for a better and wiser Lad than I was.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

be amazed at

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

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

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

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

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "My Lad," quod he, "a Mind sequestering itself to the Exercises of Piety, lies very open to the farther Discoveries of divine Light and Love, and invites CHRIST to come and dwell in it."

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

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

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

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

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

the quantity that can be held in the mouth

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

righteousness by virtue of being pious

From this reading "My Lad," quod he, "a Mind sequestering itself to the Exercises of Piety, lies very open to the farther Discoveries of divine Light and Love, and invites CHRIST to come and dwell in it."

in a cheerful manner

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

works for an expert to learn a trade

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

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From this reading "My Lad," quod he, "a Mind sequestering itself to the Exercises of Piety, lies very open to the farther Discoveries of divine Light and Love, and invites CHRIST to come and dwell in it."

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

To recall to mind.

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I louted low, to thank him for his Grace, albeit it seemed to me he took me for a better and wiser Lad than I was.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

-ing form of “sequester” — requisition forcibly, as of enemy property

From this reading "My Lad," quod he, "a Mind sequestering itself to the Exercises of Piety, lies very open to the farther Discoveries of divine Light and Love, and invites CHRIST to come and dwell in it."

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

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

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading I louted low, to thank him for his Grace, albeit it seemed to me he took me for a better and wiser Lad than I was.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

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

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

an old word for “yours”

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

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

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading I louted low, to thank him for his Grace, albeit it seemed to me he took me for a better and wiser Lad than I was.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

precisely as stated

From this reading "My Lad," quod he, "a Mind sequestering itself to the Exercises of Piety, lies very open to the farther Discoveries of divine Light and Love, and invites CHRIST to come and dwell in it."

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

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

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

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

at the time that

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

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

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading I louted low, to thank him for his Grace, albeit it seemed to me he took me for a better and wiser Lad than I was.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

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

From this reading And, whereby my good Mother had early taught me, during the Famine of GOD'S Word, to snatch a Mouthful of it whenever it came in my Way, albe it were but a single Sentence to chew the Cud upon pleasantly at my Work, I cast mine Eye upon the Page, and lighted by Hap on the Saying, "Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, _do it with thy Might_,"—when my Master's Hand was laid upon my Shoulder, and made me start.

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

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.

but in spite of that

From this reading Early as I rose the next Morning, it would seem that some one was yet earlier than I; for my Master's large Bible lay open on the Table, as though some one had been a reading it.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _First Day of a London 'Prentice his Life_ Thou mayest marvel, _Hew_, that I remember so well the minutest Circumstances of that, my first Day on the Bridge; but by Reason of a young, quick Apprehensiveness of Novelty, I remember that Day better than any other (but one) in the Year; and that Year better than many that came after it.