AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
Archie
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From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
blewverbUS /bluː/
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading In the morning the gale still blew violently, but with somewhat less fury than on the preceding evening.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Presently a servitor brought word that the prior would see Archie.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the morning the gale still blew violently, but with somewhat less fury than on the preceding evening.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
Colonsay
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From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the morning the gale still blew violently, but with somewhat less fury than on the preceding evening.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
furynounUS /ˈfjʊri/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading In the morning the gale still blew violently, but with somewhat less fury than on the preceding evening.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading In the morning the gale still blew violently, but with somewhat less fury than on the preceding evening.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
holynounUS /ˈhoʊli/
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
HungryadjectiveUS /ˈhʌŋɡri/
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the morning the gale still blew violently, but with somewhat less fury than on the preceding evening.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
islenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In the morning the gale still blew violently, but with somewhat less fury than on the preceding evening.
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
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 A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
MissionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
monksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning the gale still blew violently, but with somewhat less fury than on the preceding evening.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
pilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading In the morning the gale still blew violently, but with somewhat less fury than on the preceding evening.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
PresentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Presently a servitor brought word that the prior would see Archie.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading Presently a servitor brought word that the prior would see Archie.
refectorynoun
a communal dining-hall (usually in a monastery)
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
scarceadverbUS /skers/
only a very short time before
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Presently a servitor brought word that the prior would see Archie.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
servitornoun
someone who performs the duties of an attendant for someone else
From this reading Presently a servitor brought word that the prior would see Archie.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In the morning the gale still blew violently, but with somewhat less fury than on the preceding evening.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading In the morning the gale still blew violently, but with somewhat less fury than on the preceding evening.
stirredadjectiveUS /stɜːrd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the morning the gale still blew violently, but with somewhat less fury than on the preceding evening.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Hungry as he was, however, he could scarce keep his eyes open to its conclusion, so great was the fatigue of mind and body; and on retiring to the chamber which the monks had prepared for him, he threw himself on a couch and instantly fell asleep.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
unfrequently
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From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading In the morning the gale still blew violently, but with somewhat less fury than on the preceding evening.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He joined the monks at their morning meal in the refectory, and after their repast they gathered round him to listen to his news of what was doing in Scotland; for although at ordinary times pilgrims came not unfrequently to visit the holy isle of Colonsay, in the present stormy times men stirred but little from home, and it was seldom that the monks obtained news of what was passing on the mainland.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the morning the gale still blew violently, but with somewhat less fury than on the preceding evening.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A Mission to Ireland Father Austin was as good as his word, and it was long indeed since Archie had sat down to such a meal as that which was spread for him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Presently a servitor brought word that the prior would see Archie.
