Chapter I · The World Outside

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From this reading Zachariah Coleman, working man, printer, was in April 1814 about thirty years old.

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

From this reading He was employed in a jobbing office in the city, where he was compositor and pressman as well.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Zachariah Coleman, working man, printer, was in April 1814 about thirty years old.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

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

From this reading He was employed in a jobbing office in the city, where he was compositor and pressman as well.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Zachariah Coleman, working man, printer, was in April 1814 about thirty years old.

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

From this reading He was employed in a jobbing office in the city, where he was compositor and pressman as well.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had been married in January 1814 to a woman a year younger than himself, who attended the meeting-house at Hackney, whither he went on the Sunday.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading He had been married in January 1814 to a woman a year younger than himself, who attended the meeting-house at Hackney, whither he went on the Sunday.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been married in January 1814 to a woman a year younger than himself, who attended the meeting-house at Hackney, whither he went on the Sunday.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

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

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

the theological system of John Calvin and his followers emphasizing omnipotence of God and salvation by grace alone

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

an adherent of the theological doctrines of John Calvin

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

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

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

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

From this reading He was employed in a jobbing office in the city, where he was compositor and pressman as well.

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From this reading Zachariah Coleman, working man, printer, was in April 1814 about thirty years old.

one who sets written material into type

From this reading He was employed in a jobbing office in the city, where he was compositor and pressman as well.

any system of principles or beliefs

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He was a Dissenter in religion, and a fierce Radical in politics, as many of the Dissenters in that day were.

a person who dissents from some established policy

From this reading He was a Dissenter in religion, and a fierce Radical in politics, as many of the Dissenters in that day were.

plural of “dissenter” — a person who dissents from some established policy

From this reading He was a Dissenter in religion, and a fierce Radical in politics, as many of the Dissenters in that day were.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading He was employed in a jobbing office in the city, where he was compositor and pressman as well.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading He was a Dissenter in religion, and a fierce Radical in politics, as many of the Dissenters in that day were.

a carriage for hire

From this reading He had been married in January 1814 to a woman a year younger than himself, who attended the meeting-house at Hackney, whither he went on the Sunday.

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

From this reading He had been married in January 1814 to a woman a year younger than himself, who attended the meeting-house at Hackney, whither he went on the Sunday.

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

From this reading He was employed in a jobbing office in the city, where he was compositor and pressman as well.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

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

From this reading He had been married in January 1814 to a woman a year younger than himself, who attended the meeting-house at Hackney, whither he went on the Sunday.

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

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

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

From this reading Zachariah Coleman, working man, printer, was in April 1814 about thirty years old.

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

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading He had been married in January 1814 to a woman a year younger than himself, who attended the meeting-house at Hackney, whither he went on the Sunday.

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From this reading He was employed in a jobbing office in the city, where he was compositor and pressman as well.

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

From this reading Zachariah Coleman, working man, printer, was in April 1814 about thirty years old.

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 He was a Dissenter in religion, and a fierce Radical in politics, as many of the Dissenters in that day were.

joined in matrimony

From this reading He had been married in January 1814 to a woman a year younger than himself, who attended the meeting-house at Hackney, whither he went on the Sunday.

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From this reading He had been married in January 1814 to a woman a year younger than himself, who attended the meeting-house at Hackney, whither he went on the Sunday.

preside over

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

changed in form or character

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was a Dissenter in religion, and a fierce Radical in politics, as many of the Dissenters in that day were.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He was employed in a jobbing office in the city, where he was compositor and pressman as well.

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

From this reading Zachariah Coleman, working man, printer, was in April 1814 about thirty years old.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had been married in January 1814 to a woman a year younger than himself, who attended the meeting-house at Hackney, whither he went on the Sunday.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading He was a Dissenter in religion, and a fierce Radical in politics, as many of the Dissenters in that day were.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading He was employed in a jobbing office in the city, where he was compositor and pressman as well.

someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading Zachariah Coleman, working man, printer, was in April 1814 about thirty years old.

move with force

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule

From this reading He was a Dissenter in religion, and a fierce Radical in politics, as many of the Dissenters in that day were.

someone who rants and raves; speaks in a violent or loud manner

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading He was a Dissenter in religion, and a fierce Radical in politics, as many of the Dissenters in that day were.

a preacher of the Christian gospel

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

express in words

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading He had been married in January 1814 to a woman a year younger than himself, who attended the meeting-house at Hackney, whither he went on the Sunday.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had been married in January 1814 to a woman a year younger than himself, who attended the meeting-house at Hackney, whither he went on the Sunday.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was a Dissenter in religion, and a fierce Radical in politics, as many of the Dissenters in that day were.

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

From this reading He was employed in a jobbing office in the city, where he was compositor and pressman as well.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Zachariah Coleman, working man, printer, was in April 1814 about thirty years old.

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

From this reading He had been married in January 1814 to a woman a year younger than himself, who attended the meeting-house at Hackney, whither he went on the Sunday.

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

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

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

From this reading Zachariah Coleman, working man, printer, was in April 1814 about thirty years old.

(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 He was employed in a jobbing office in the city, where he was compositor and pressman as well.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He had been married in January 1814 to a woman a year younger than himself, who attended the meeting-house at Hackney, whither he went on the Sunday.

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

From this reading He was a Dissenter in religion, and a fierce Radical in politics, as many of the Dissenters in that day were.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

at the time that

From this reading He was not a ranter or revivalist, but what was called a moderate Calvinist; that is to say, he held to Calvinism as his undoubted creed, but when it came to the push in actual practice he modified it.

in or at the place that

From this reading He was employed in a jobbing office in the city, where he was compositor and pressman as well.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading He had been married in January 1814 to a woman a year younger than himself, who attended the meeting-house at Hackney, whither he went on the Sunday.

which person or people

From this reading He had been married in January 1814 to a woman a year younger than himself, who attended the meeting-house at Hackney, whither he went on the Sunday.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He had been married in January 1814 to a woman a year younger than himself, who attended the meeting-house at Hackney, whither he went on the Sunday.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Zachariah Coleman, working man, printer, was in April 1814 about thirty years old.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading He had been married in January 1814 to a woman a year younger than himself, who attended the meeting-house at Hackney, whither he went on the Sunday.

a late time of life

From this reading Zachariah Coleman, working man, printer, was in April 1814 about thirty years old.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading He had been married in January 1814 to a woman a year younger than himself, who attended the meeting-house at Hackney, whither he went on the Sunday.

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

From this reading Zachariah Coleman, working man, printer, was in April 1814 about thirty years old.