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 "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

consider or hold as true

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

in addition

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

a quantity of money

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

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

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

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

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

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

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

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

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

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

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

overtaken by night or darkness

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

propose a payment

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

lacking taste or flavor or tang

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading They were usually men of great suavity of manner, personal bravery, unbounded zeal, and remarkable religious enthusiasm.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

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

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

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

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

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

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

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

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

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From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

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From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

plural of “clergyman” — a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

close interaction

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

(usually followed by “to”) given credit for

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

of or relating to or used in cooking

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

recognizable; marked

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

third-person singular of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

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

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading They were usually men of great suavity of manner, personal bravery, unbounded zeal, and remarkable religious enthusiasm.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

all things; all of a situation

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

-ing form of “further” — promote the growth of

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

the act of giving

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

marked with or divided into degrees

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

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

From this reading They were usually men of great suavity of manner, personal bravery, unbounded zeal, and remarkable religious enthusiasm.

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

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

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From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

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

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

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

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

and nothing more

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

a town in southwest Michigan

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

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From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

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

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

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From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They were usually men of great suavity of manner, personal bravery, unbounded zeal, and remarkable religious enthusiasm.

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

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

with respect to material aspects

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

the force of workers available

From this reading They were usually men of great suavity of manner, personal bravery, unbounded zeal, and remarkable religious enthusiasm.

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

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

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

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

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From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

and nothing more

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

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

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading They were usually men of great suavity of manner, personal bravery, unbounded zeal, and remarkable religious enthusiasm.

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

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

-ing form of “preside” — act as president

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

for the most part

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

move with force

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

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

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading They were usually men of great suavity of manner, personal bravery, unbounded zeal, and remarkable religious enthusiasm.

unusual or striking

From this reading They were usually men of great suavity of manner, personal bravery, unbounded zeal, and remarkable religious enthusiasm.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

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

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

an ordered reference standard

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

made afraid

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

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

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

presiding officer of a school

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

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

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

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

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

plural of “steal” — an advantageous purchase

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner

From this reading They were usually men of great suavity of manner, personal bravery, unbounded zeal, and remarkable religious enthusiasm.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

required or under orders

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

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

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

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

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

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

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

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

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent

From this reading They were usually men of great suavity of manner, personal bravery, unbounded zeal, and remarkable religious enthusiasm.

not limited or restricted

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

under normal conditions

From this reading They were usually men of great suavity of manner, personal bravery, unbounded zeal, and remarkable religious enthusiasm.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

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

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

accept gladly

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

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

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

in or at the place that

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

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

From this reading At that time the system of salvation as carried on by the Methodist Church--which must certainly be credited with a vast amount of push and energy in furthering its peculiar plan of redemption--outside of the large cities was almost exclusively one which necessitated the employment of circuit-riders, as they were then called, and are now called in some portions of the extreme west.

which person or people

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They trusted principally in the Lord, but also placed implicit confidence in the extraordinary hospitality of the plain pioneer people with whom they came in contact, who, if not prepared to accept everything told them, responded to their strenuous efforts for their salvation by an unqualified welcome; so that the appearance of the circuit-rider, or "supply," was not only cause for unusual Bible catechism and hymn reading, but also a signal for culinary preparations on a grand scale, to which, as a rule, the hen-roost materially contributed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the summer the presiding elder of the Kalamazoo district decided to bid for the benighted souls that dwelt in Mr. Nettleton's neighborhood, and made arrangements to "supply" the school-house at the corners where Lilly had distinguished herself in giving the schoolmaster a cold bath in the snow-bank, with circuit-riders, or with young clergymen who had just graduated and were supposed to be in training for more extended fields of labor.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

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

From this reading The "Circuit-Rider."-- Mr. Pinkerton and these Gospel Knights-Errant in the early Days.-- The Rev. Mr. Bland appears.-- "And Satan came also!"-- A "charge" is established.-- A Compact "where the golden maple-leaves fall."-- Bland departs.-- "The scared form of a young Woman steals away from her Home!"

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

From this reading They were usually men of great suavity of manner, personal bravery, unbounded zeal, and remarkable religious enthusiasm.