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From this reading The Editor excuses himself from allegiance to the god of Mr. Trimblerigg 9 ¶ CHAPTER 1.
17
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From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
2
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From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
3
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From this reading Seeking guidance of Scripture, zeal for the Lord’s house consumes him: the Lord’s house is consumed also, and the cause of religion is well served 30 ¶ CHAPTER 3.
30
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From this reading Seeking guidance of Scripture, zeal for the Lord’s house consumes him: the Lord’s house is consumed also, and the cause of religion is well served 30 ¶ CHAPTER 3.
9
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From this reading The Editor excuses himself from allegiance to the god of Mr. Trimblerigg 9 ¶ CHAPTER 1.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
acquiresverbUS /əˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “acquire” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
allegiancenounUS /əˈliːdʒəns/
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
From this reading The Editor excuses himself from allegiance to the god of Mr. Trimblerigg 9 ¶ CHAPTER 1.
in addition
From this reading Seeking guidance of Scripture, zeal for the Lord’s house consumes him: the Lord’s house is consumed also, and the cause of religion is well served 30 ¶ CHAPTER 3.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Seeking guidance of Scripture, zeal for the Lord’s house consumes him: the Lord’s house is consumed also, and the cause of religion is well served 30 ¶ CHAPTER 3.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The Editor excuses himself from allegiance to the god of Mr. Trimblerigg 9 ¶ CHAPTER 1.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading Seeking guidance of Scripture, zeal for the Lord’s house consumes him: the Lord’s house is consumed also, and the cause of religion is well served 30 ¶ CHAPTER 3.
consumesverbUS /kənˈsuːmz/
third-person singular of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading Seeking guidance of Scripture, zeal for the Lord’s house consumes him: the Lord’s house is consumed also, and the cause of religion is well served 30 ¶ CHAPTER 3.
contendsverbUS /kənˈtendz/
third-person singular of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
convertsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvərts/
plural of “convert” — a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
deitynounUS /ˈdiːəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading The Editor excuses himself from allegiance to the god of Mr. Trimblerigg 9 ¶ CHAPTER 1.
EDITORIALadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
being one more than ten
From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading The Editor excuses himself from allegiance to the god of Mr. Trimblerigg 9 ¶ CHAPTER 1.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The Editor excuses himself from allegiance to the god of Mr. Trimblerigg 9 ¶ CHAPTER 1.
Gower
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From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading Seeking guidance of Scripture, zeal for the Lord’s house consumes him: the Lord’s house is consumed also, and the cause of religion is well served 30 ¶ CHAPTER 3.
hatesnounUS /heɪts/
plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading ‘O, let him pass! he hates him, That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.’
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘O, let him pass! he hates him, That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.’
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘O, let him pass! he hates him, That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.’
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Editor excuses himself from allegiance to the god of Mr. Trimblerigg 9 ¶ CHAPTER 1.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Seeking guidance of Scripture, zeal for the Lord’s house consumes him: the Lord’s house is consumed also, and the cause of religion is well served 30 ¶ CHAPTER 3.
HousmannounUS /ˈhaʊsmən/
English poet (1859-1936)
From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seeking guidance of Scripture, zeal for the Lord’s house consumes him: the Lord’s house is consumed also, and the cause of religion is well served 30 ¶ CHAPTER 3.
JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
Kapp
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From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
Laurence
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From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading ‘O, let him pass! he hates him, That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.’
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
for more time
From this reading ‘O, let him pass! he hates him, That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.’
Lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Seeking guidance of Scripture, zeal for the Lord’s house consumes him: the Lord’s house is consumed also, and the cause of religion is well served 30 ¶ CHAPTER 3.
Ltd
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From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Editor excuses himself from allegiance to the god of Mr. Trimblerigg 9 ¶ CHAPTER 1.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading ‘O, let him pass! he hates him, That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘O, let him pass! he hates him, That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.’
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ‘O, let him pass! he hates him, That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.’
go across or through
From this reading ‘O, let him pass! he hates him, That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.’
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading ‘O, let him pass! he hates him, That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.’
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Seeking guidance of Scripture, zeal for the Lord’s house consumes him: the Lord’s house is consumed also, and the cause of religion is well served 30 ¶ CHAPTER 3.
RevelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
ScripturenounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Seeking guidance of Scripture, zeal for the Lord’s house consumes him: the Lord’s house is consumed also, and the cause of religion is well served 30 ¶ CHAPTER 3.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Seeking guidance of Scripture, zeal for the Lord’s house consumes him: the Lord’s house is consumed also, and the cause of religion is well served 30 ¶ CHAPTER 3.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Seeking guidance of Scripture, zeal for the Lord’s house consumes him: the Lord’s house is consumed also, and the cause of religion is well served 30 ¶ CHAPTER 3.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
StretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading ‘O, let him pass! he hates him, That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘O, let him pass! he hates him, That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘O, let him pass! he hates him, That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.’
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ‘O, let him pass! he hates him, That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Editor excuses himself from allegiance to the god of Mr. Trimblerigg 9 ¶ CHAPTER 1.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading ‘O, let him pass! he hates him, That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.’
Trimblerigg
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From this reading The Editor excuses himself from allegiance to the god of Mr. Trimblerigg 9 ¶ CHAPTER 1.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ‘O, let him pass! he hates him, That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.’
being of use or service
From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Mr. Trimblerigg becomes acquainted with his deity and finds him useful: contends with his sister for virtue, and acquires grace: converts his uncle as by a miracle, and receives the call 17 ¶ CHAPTER 2.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Seeking guidance of Scripture, zeal for the Lord’s house consumes him: the Lord’s house is consumed also, and the cause of religion is well served 30 ¶ CHAPTER 3.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Book of Revelation by Laurence Housman With a frontispiece from a recent portrait by Kapp Jonathan Cape Ltd Eleven Gower Street London _Contents_ ¶ EDITORIAL.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading ‘O, let him pass! he hates him, That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.’
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ‘O, let him pass! he hates him, That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.’
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Seeking guidance of Scripture, zeal for the Lord’s house consumes him: the Lord’s house is consumed also, and the cause of religion is well served 30 ¶ CHAPTER 3.
