Posted in Enoch Roden's Training by Hesba Stretton

by Jacque Dixon

These are the Vocabulary words and Scripture References, along with other pertinent sayings and such for the first ten chapters of Enoch Roden's Training. If you would like a quick Bible reference site, I like to use Biblegateway.


Chapter 1
Vocabulary:

A close: British, The narrow way or alley. Pronounced [klos, long o], as is close quarters.

Draught: British for draft

Elbow-chair: an arm-chair. A chair with arms to support the elbows.

Worriting: worrying; annoying

Save-all: a receptacle for catching the waste products of a process for further use in manufacture.

Tracts: leaflets or pamphlets containing a religious appeal or declaration.

The settle: a long wooden bench with a high back that may include storage space beneath the seat.

Per-adventure: perhaps


Bible References:
Isaiah 27:8
Luke 12:22, 24, 27
2 Corinthians 8:21

Other sayings:
“God helps them that helps themselves.”: Susan asked if the Bible said this, and she is referring to Sophocles, who said, “Heaven ne’er helps the men who will not act.” And George Herbert, who said: “Help thyself, and God will help thee.”



Chapter 2
Vocabulary:

Cosy: cozy

Premium: payment for training in a trade or profession

Lady-day: (chiefly British) A festival celebrated on March 25th, which commemorates the Annunciation . Regarded as the new day of a quarter, when quarterly payments are due.

Compositors: One that sets written material into type; a typesetter


Bible References
1Thessalonians 4:1, 11, 12
Philippians 4:6



Chapter 3
Vocabulary:

Workhouse: A poorhouse where children are separated from their parents into age groups. Conditions are harsh and the poor compelled to work.

Bible References:
Psalm 62:8
Luke 12:7
Romans 13:8
Romans 12:17


Chapter 4
Vocabulary:

Gaol: Jail; prison

Bible References:
Luke 12:6,7


Chapter 5
Vocabulary:

Indulgence: habitual laziness, sloth; inactivity, caused by a dislike for work


Bible References:
Psalm 69:1-3, 5-6
Romans 12:11
1Timothy 5:8


Chapter 7
Vocabulary:

Mechanics’ Institute: founded in 1825 by George Birkbeck, a Scottish doctor. Free lectures and demonstrations were made available to working men so that they could gain skills and knowledge.

Parish: a parish is a local church but the Dr. is probably referring to the parish’s workhouse.

Embrocating: liniment; a lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain and inflammation.



Chapter  8
Vocabulary:
Gruel: thin porridge, made by boiling oatmeal or cornmeal in water.

Cruse: earthenware jar or pot.

Privations:  lack of the basic necessities or comforts of life.

Dregs: the sediment or residue that settles at the bottom of a liquid.


Bible References:
Revelation 7:16
Psalm 78:20
1Peter 2:21
Matthew 27:43
Job 13:15
John 18:11


Chapter 9
Bible References:
Ruth 2:12
James 5:11

Other sayings:

My God with me in every place!
    Firmly, does the promise stand,
On land or sea, with present grace
    Still to aid us near at hand.
    If you ask, "Who is with thee?"
    God is here--my God with me!

No depth, nor prison, nor the grave,
    Can exclude Him from His own;
His cheering presence still I have,
    If in crowds or all alone.
    In whatever state I be,
    Everywhere is God with me!

My God for me! I dare to say--
    God the portion of my soul!
Nor need I tremble in dismay
    When around me troubles roll.
    If you ask, "What comforts thee?"
    It is this--God is for me!

Ah! faith has seen Him cradled lie,
    Here on earth a weeping child;
Has seen Him for my vileness die--
    He, the sinless, undefiled!
    And thus I know it true to be,
    God, my Saviour, is for me!

In life, in death, with God so near,
    Every battle I shall win,
Shall boldly press through dangers here,
    Triumph over every sin!
    "What? you say, "a victor be?"
    No, not I, but God in me!

from "Hymns from the Land of Luther"

Chapter 10
Vocabulary:

Relieving Officer: entering a workhouse was a voluntary decision, but an interview with the relieving officer was necessary to ensure that a person eligible for state help. Once approved, formal admission could be authorized by the Board of Guardians, who usually met once or twice a week.

Romantic: imaginative, but impractical, not based on fact.

Masters: the Master or Governor of the workhouse was responsible to the Board of Guardians, particularly for the money received and the manner in which it was spent. It was his job to feed and clothe and employ the inmates, to enforce the rules and to run the workhouse down to the smallest detail.

Hob: a shelf or projection at the back side of the fireplace used for keeping food and utensils warm.

Bible References:
Proverbs 10:22

blessings to you on your homeschool journey,