adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a time for confidences.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
athleticsnounUS /æθˈletɪks/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
BACKadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading WILL HE COME BACK?
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
COMEverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WILL HE COME BACK?
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It was a time for confidences.
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
disciplenounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəl/
someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
Dunn's
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From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
erringadjectiveUS /ˈerɪŋ/
capable of making an error
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a time for confidences.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
HEpronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WILL HE COME BACK?
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
idyllicadjectiveUS /aɪˈdɪlɪk/
excellent and delightful in all respects
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
jokenounUS /dʒoʊk/
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
newestadjectiveUS /ˈnuːəst/
superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
prayersnounUS /prerz/
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
Tiberias
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a time for confidences.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
viz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading This night the story had been one of rare beauty and of absorbing interest, the story, viz., of that idyllic scene on the shore of Tiberias where the erring disciple was fully restored to his place in the ranks of the faithful, as he had been restored, some weeks before, to his place in the confidence of his Master.
WILLmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading WILL HE COME BACK?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading During this half hour father and son met as nearly as possible on equal terms, discussing, as friends might, the events of the day or the plans for the morrow, school work or athletics, the latest book or the newest joke; and sometimes the talk turned upon the reading at evening prayers.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was the custom in Doctor Dunn's household that, immediately after dinner, his youngest son would spend half an hour in the study with his father.
