Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading The fiery zeal which had once made it a living schism had long since died out of it.

in actual fact

From this reading A dwindling remnant of their children, from old association, just kept its doors from actually closing, and made a mournful interruption in its musty silence on Sundays.

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

From this reading OF ELI MOGGRIDGE AND THE NEW SPIRIT New Zion, despite its name, was, as I have hinted, no longer new.

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

From this reading OF ELI MOGGRIDGE AND THE NEW SPIRIT New Zion, despite its name, was, as I have hinted, no longer new.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading A dwindling remnant of their children, from old association, just kept its doors from actually closing, and made a mournful interruption in its musty silence on Sundays.

aroused or activated

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

(used in the plural) a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air; used to make a fire burn more fiercely or to sound a musical instrument

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

shining intensely

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

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

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

serving as an essential component

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading A dwindling remnant of their children, from old association, just kept its doors from actually closing, and made a mournful interruption in its musty silence on Sundays.

the act of closing something

From this reading A dwindling remnant of their children, from old association, just kept its doors from actually closing, and made a mournful interruption in its musty silence on Sundays.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading OF ELI MOGGRIDGE AND THE NEW SPIRIT New Zion, despite its name, was, as I have hinted, no longer new.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The fiery zeal which had once made it a living schism had long since died out of it.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A dwindling remnant of their children, from old association, just kept its doors from actually closing, and made a mournful interruption in its musty silence on Sundays.

gradually decreasing until little remains

From this reading A dwindling remnant of their children, from old association, just kept its doors from actually closing, and made a mournful interruption in its musty silence on Sundays.

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading Its original elders had long since lost heart and passed away.

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

From this reading OF ELI MOGGRIDGE AND THE NEW SPIRIT New Zion, despite its name, was, as I have hinted, no longer new.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

relating to or promoting the preaching and dissemination of the Christian gospel

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

divisible by two

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

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

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading The fiery zeal which had once made it a living schism had long since died out of it.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

very lively and profitable

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

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

From this reading The fiery zeal which had once made it a living schism had long since died out of it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading OF ELI MOGGRIDGE AND THE NEW SPIRIT New Zion, despite its name, was, as I have hinted, no longer new.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Its original elders had long since lost heart and passed away.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading OF ELI MOGGRIDGE AND THE NEW SPIRIT New Zion, despite its name, was, as I have hinted, no longer new.

a practical joke that involves inserting a match surreptitiously between the sole and upper of the victim's shoe and then lighting it

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

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

From this reading OF ELI MOGGRIDGE AND THE NEW SPIRIT New Zion, despite its name, was, as I have hinted, no longer new.

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

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading A dwindling remnant of their children, from old association, just kept its doors from actually closing, and made a mournful interruption in its musty silence on Sundays.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The fiery zeal which had once made it a living schism had long since died out of it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading OF ELI MOGGRIDGE AND THE NEW SPIRIT New Zion, despite its name, was, as I have hinted, no longer new.

and nothing more

From this reading A dwindling remnant of their children, from old association, just kept its doors from actually closing, and made a mournful interruption in its musty silence on Sundays.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading A dwindling remnant of their children, from old association, just kept its doors from actually closing, and made a mournful interruption in its musty silence on Sundays.

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

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The fiery zeal which had once made it a living schism had long since died out of it.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The fiery zeal which had once made it a living schism had long since died out of it.

for more time

From this reading OF ELI MOGGRIDGE AND THE NEW SPIRIT New Zion, despite its name, was, as I have hinted, no longer new.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Its original elders had long since lost heart and passed away.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The fiery zeal which had once made it a living schism had long since died out of it.

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

From this reading OF ELI MOGGRIDGE AND THE NEW SPIRIT New Zion, despite its name, was, as I have hinted, no longer new.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

expressing sorrow

From this reading A dwindling remnant of their children, from old association, just kept its doors from actually closing, and made a mournful interruption in its musty silence on Sundays.

covered with or smelling of mold

From this reading A dwindling remnant of their children, from old association, just kept its doors from actually closing, and made a mournful interruption in its musty silence on Sundays.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading OF ELI MOGGRIDGE AND THE NEW SPIRIT New Zion, despite its name, was, as I have hinted, no longer new.

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

From this reading OF ELI MOGGRIDGE AND THE NEW SPIRIT New Zion, despite its name, was, as I have hinted, no longer new.

not any; not one

From this reading OF ELI MOGGRIDGE AND THE NEW SPIRIT New Zion, despite its name, was, as I have hinted, no longer new.

lack of harmony or correspondence

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF ELI MOGGRIDGE AND THE NEW SPIRIT New Zion, despite its name, was, as I have hinted, no longer new.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

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

From this reading A dwindling remnant of their children, from old association, just kept its doors from actually closing, and made a mournful interruption in its musty silence on Sundays.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A dwindling remnant of their children, from old association, just kept its doors from actually closing, and made a mournful interruption in its musty silence on Sundays.

on one occasion

From this reading The fiery zeal which had once made it a living schism had long since died out of it.

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

From this reading Its original elders had long since lost heart and passed away.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The fiery zeal which had once made it a living schism had long since died out of it.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Its original elders had long since lost heart and passed away.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

gathered for protruding fullness

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

From this reading A dwindling remnant of their children, from old association, just kept its doors from actually closing, and made a mournful interruption in its musty silence on Sundays.

division of a group into opposing factions

From this reading The fiery zeal which had once made it a living schism had long since died out of it.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading A dwindling remnant of their children, from old association, just kept its doors from actually closing, and made a mournful interruption in its musty silence on Sundays.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The fiery zeal which had once made it a living schism had long since died out of it.

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

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

a momentary flash of light

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading OF ELI MOGGRIDGE AND THE NEW SPIRIT New Zion, despite its name, was, as I have hinted, no longer new.

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

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

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

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading A dwindling remnant of their children, from old association, just kept its doors from actually closing, and made a mournful interruption in its musty silence on Sundays.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

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

From this reading OF ELI MOGGRIDGE AND THE NEW SPIRIT New Zion, despite its name, was, as I have hinted, no longer new.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A dwindling remnant of their children, from old association, just kept its doors from actually closing, and made a mournful interruption in its musty silence on Sundays.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

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

From this reading OF ELI MOGGRIDGE AND THE NEW SPIRIT New Zion, despite its name, was, as I have hinted, no longer new.

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

From this reading The fiery zeal which had once made it a living schism had long since died out of it.

which person or people

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

a late time of life

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading The fiery zeal which had once made it a living schism had long since died out of it.

plural of “zealot” — a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated with the Romans

From this reading Carried years before, a little blazing ember of faith, from a flourishing hearth of Nonconformity some streets away, it had puffed and gleamed a little space in the eloquence of the offended zealots who carried it hotfoot that Sunday morning, but its central fire had been poor, and for a long time no evangelistic bellows had awakened in it even a spark.

originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem

From this reading OF ELI MOGGRIDGE AND THE NEW SPIRIT New Zion, despite its name, was, as I have hinted, no longer new.