used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading "There wes naething wrang wi' the text," affords an excellent way of escape, and it is open to suggest efficiency in another department than the pulpit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "There wes naething wrang wi' the text," affords an excellent way of escape, and it is open to suggest efficiency in another department than the pulpit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "There wes naething wrang wi' the text," affords an excellent way of escape, and it is open to suggest efficiency in another department than the pulpit.
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading When it is not possible for a conscientious hearer to approve a sermon, he is not compelled to condemnation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Mister MacWheep michtna be a special preacher, but there 's nae doot he wes a graund veesitor."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading When it is not possible for a conscientious hearer to approve a sermon, he is not compelled to condemnation.
condemnationnounUS /ˌkɑːndəmˈneɪʃən/
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading When it is not possible for a conscientious hearer to approve a sermon, he is not compelled to condemnation.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading When it is not possible for a conscientious hearer to approve a sermon, he is not compelled to condemnation.
criticiseverb
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading "There wes naething wrang wi' the text," affords an excellent way of escape, and it is open to suggest efficiency in another department than the pulpit.
DisruptionnounUS /dɪsˈrʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
doot
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From this reading "Mister MacWheep michtna be a special preacher, but there 's nae doot he wes a graund veesitor."
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading "There wes naething wrang wi' the text," affords an excellent way of escape, and it is open to suggest efficiency in another department than the pulpit.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading "There wes naething wrang wi' the text," affords an excellent way of escape, and it is open to suggest efficiency in another department than the pulpit.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading "There wes naething wrang wi' the text," affords an excellent way of escape, and it is open to suggest efficiency in another department than the pulpit.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
FIRESnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading SMOULDERING FIRES.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When it is not possible for a conscientious hearer to approve a sermon, he is not compelled to condemnation.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
graund
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From this reading "Mister MacWheep michtna be a special preacher, but there 's nae doot he wes a graund veesitor."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When it is not possible for a conscientious hearer to approve a sermon, he is not compelled to condemnation.
hearernounUS /ˈhiːrər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading When it is not possible for a conscientious hearer to approve a sermon, he is not compelled to condemnation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "There wes naething wrang wi' the text," affords an excellent way of escape, and it is open to suggest efficiency in another department than the pulpit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
MacWheep
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From this reading "Mister MacWheep michtna be a special preacher, but there 's nae doot he wes a graund veesitor."
michtna
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From this reading "Mister MacWheep michtna be a special preacher, but there 's nae doot he wes a graund veesitor."
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
MisternounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mister MacWheep michtna be a special preacher, but there 's nae doot he wes a graund veesitor."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
nae
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From this reading "Mister MacWheep michtna be a special preacher, but there 's nae doot he wes a graund veesitor."
naething
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From this reading "There wes naething wrang wi' the text," affords an excellent way of escape, and it is open to suggest efficiency in another department than the pulpit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When it is not possible for a conscientious hearer to approve a sermon, he is not compelled to condemnation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "There wes naething wrang wi' the text," affords an excellent way of escape, and it is open to suggest efficiency in another department than the pulpit.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading When it is not possible for a conscientious hearer to approve a sermon, he is not compelled to condemnation.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading "Mister MacWheep michtna be a special preacher, but there 's nae doot he wes a graund veesitor."
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading "There wes naething wrang wi' the text," affords an excellent way of escape, and it is open to suggest efficiency in another department than the pulpit.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Mister MacWheep michtna be a special preacher, but there 's nae doot he wes a graund veesitor."
ScotnounUS /skɑːt/
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading When it is not possible for a conscientious hearer to approve a sermon, he is not compelled to condemnation.
SMOULDERINGadjective
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading SMOULDERING FIRES.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "Mister MacWheep michtna be a special preacher, but there 's nae doot he wes a graund veesitor."
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "There wes naething wrang wi' the text," affords an excellent way of escape, and it is open to suggest efficiency in another department than the pulpit.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading "There wes naething wrang wi' the text," affords an excellent way of escape, and it is open to suggest efficiency in another department than the pulpit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "There wes naething wrang wi' the text," affords an excellent way of escape, and it is open to suggest efficiency in another department than the pulpit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There wes naething wrang wi' the text," affords an excellent way of escape, and it is open to suggest efficiency in another department than the pulpit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
TreatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
veesitor
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From this reading "Mister MacWheep michtna be a special preacher, but there 's nae doot he wes a graund veesitor."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "There wes naething wrang wi' the text," affords an excellent way of escape, and it is open to suggest efficiency in another department than the pulpit.
wes
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From this reading "There wes naething wrang wi' the text," affords an excellent way of escape, and it is open to suggest efficiency in another department than the pulpit.
at the time that
From this reading When it is not possible for a conscientious hearer to approve a sermon, he is not compelled to condemnation.
winoun
a midwestern state in north central United States
From this reading "There wes naething wrang wi' the text," affords an excellent way of escape, and it is open to suggest efficiency in another department than the pulpit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is the right of every Scot--secured to him by the Treaty of Union and confirmed by the Disruption--to criticise his minister with much freedom, but this privilege is exercised with a delicate charity.
wrang
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From this reading "There wes naething wrang wi' the text," affords an excellent way of escape, and it is open to suggest efficiency in another department than the pulpit.
