202
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From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
a-dying
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From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Let it be enough for faith, that the whole creation groans in mortal frailty, strives with unconquerable constancy: Surely not all in vain.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
CHRISTMASnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
constancynounUS /ˈkɑːnstənsi/
the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation
From this reading Let it be enough for faith, that the whole creation groans in mortal frailty, strives with unconquerable constancy: Surely not all in vain.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading Let it be enough for faith, that the whole creation groans in mortal frailty, strives with unconquerable constancy: Surely not all in vain.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
death-bed
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From this reading Valedictory eloquence is rare, and death-bed sayings have not often hit the mark of the occasion.
despairsnounUS /dɪˈsperz/
plural of “despair” — a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
easy-going
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From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading Valedictory eloquence is rare, and death-bed sayings have not often hit the mark of the occasion.
embodiedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈbɑːdid/
possessing or existing in bodily form
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Let it be enough for faith, that the whole creation groans in mortal frailty, strives with unconquerable constancy: Surely not all in vain.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Let it be enough for faith, that the whole creation groans in mortal frailty, strives with unconquerable constancy: Surely not all in vain.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Let it be enough for faith, that the whole creation groans in mortal frailty, strives with unconquerable constancy: Surely not all in vain.
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
frailtynounUS /ˈfreɪlti/
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading Let it be enough for faith, that the whole creation groans in mortal frailty, strives with unconquerable constancy: Surely not all in vain.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
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 And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
groansnounUS /ɡroʊnz/
plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Let it be enough for faith, that the whole creation groans in mortal frailty, strives with unconquerable constancy: Surely not all in vain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
hitverbUS /hɪt/
cause to move by striking
From this reading Valedictory eloquence is rare, and death-bed sayings have not often hit the mark of the occasion.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
humournounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
islenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/
a unit of instruction
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let it be enough for faith, that the whole creation groans in mortal frailty, strives with unconquerable constancy: Surely not all in vain.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
manoeuvring
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From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
markverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Valedictory eloquence is rare, and death-bed sayings have not often hit the mark of the occasion.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
mortaladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəl/
subject to death
From this reading Let it be enough for faith, that the whole creation groans in mortal frailty, strives with unconquerable constancy: Surely not all in vain.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Let it be enough for faith, that the whole creation groans in mortal frailty, strives with unconquerable constancy: Surely not all in vain.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Valedictory eloquence is rare, and death-bed sayings have not often hit the mark of the occasion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Valedictory eloquence is rare, and death-bed sayings have not often hit the mark of the occasion.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Valedictory eloquence is rare, and death-bed sayings have not often hit the mark of the occasion.
reasonernounUS /ˈriːzənər/
someone who reasons logically
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
sayingsnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋz/
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Valedictory eloquence is rare, and death-bed sayings have not often hit the mark of the occasion.
scepticnounUS /ˈskeptɪk/
someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
scepticismnoun
the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
seasonableadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənəbəl/
in keeping with the season
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
SecondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
SERMONnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
strivesverbUS /straɪvz/
third-person singular of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Let it be enough for faith, that the whole creation groans in mortal frailty, strives with unconquerable constancy: Surely not all in vain.
SurelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Let it be enough for faith, that the whole creation groans in mortal frailty, strives with unconquerable constancy: Surely not all in vain.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
unconquerableadjective
not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome
From this reading Let it be enough for faith, that the whole creation groans in mortal frailty, strives with unconquerable constancy: Surely not all in vain.
unconscionableadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːnʃənəbəl/
lacking a conscience
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
unrewardedadjective
having acquired or gained nothing
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
uttersverbUS /ˈʌtərz/
third-person singular of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Let it be enough for faith, that the whole creation groans in mortal frailty, strives with unconquerable constancy: Surely not all in vain.
ValedictoryadjectiveUS /ˌvæləˈdɪktəri/
of or relating to an occasion or expression of farewell
From this reading Valedictory eloquence is rare, and death-bed sayings have not often hit the mark of the occasion.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
wearies
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From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
well-doing
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From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Let it be enough for faith, that the whole creation groans in mortal frailty, strives with unconquerable constancy: Surely not all in vain.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading And as we dwell, we living things, in our isle of terror and under the imminent hand of death, God forbid it should be man the erected, the reasoner, the wise in his own eyes—God forbid it should be man that wearies in well-doing, that despairs of unrewarded effort, or utters the language of complaint.
witnounUS /wɪt/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Charles Second, wit and sceptic, a man whose life had been one long lesson in human incredulity, an easy-going comrade, a manoeuvring king—remembered and embodied all his wit and scepticism along with more than his usual good humour in the famous “I am afraid, gentlemen, I am an unconscionable time a-dying.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Let it be enough for faith, that the whole creation groans in mortal frailty, strives with unconquerable constancy: Surely not all in vain.
XIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading XII A CHRISTMAS SERMON BY the time this paper appears, I shall have been talking for twelve months; {202} and it is thought I should take my leave in a formal and seasonable manner.
