adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If you like to have a clergyman of your own Church visit you while you are with us, pray say so without the slightest scruple.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading We have an excellent gentleman in this parish; he often dines here; and I am sure he would be most happy to attend you.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We have an excellent gentleman in this parish; he often dines here; and I am sure he would be most happy to attend you.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
AnglicansnounUS /ˈæŋɡlɪkənz/
plural of “anglican” — a Protestant who is a follower of Anglicanism
From this reading I know that Holy Week is not wholly disregarded by some of the Anglicans.”
anniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
From this reading “It is the anniversary of the greatest event of time,” said Lothair; “and I should be sorry if any of my Church did not entirely regard it, though they may show that regard in a way different from your own.”
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “It is the anniversary of the greatest event of time,” said Lothair; “and I should be sorry if any of my Church did not entirely regard it, though they may show that regard in a way different from your own.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading We have an excellent gentleman in this parish; he often dines here; and I am sure he would be most happy to attend you.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I know that Holy Week is not wholly disregarded by some of the Anglicans.”
ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading If you like to have a clergyman of your own Church visit you while you are with us, pray say so without the slightest scruple.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading If you like to have a clergyman of your own Church visit you while you are with us, pray say so without the slightest scruple.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “It is the anniversary of the greatest event of time,” said Lothair; “and I should be sorry if any of my Church did not entirely regard it, though they may show that regard in a way different from your own.”
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading “It is the anniversary of the greatest event of time,” said Lothair; “and I should be sorry if any of my Church did not entirely regard it, though they may show that regard in a way different from your own.”
dinesverbUS /daɪnz/
third-person singular of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading We have an excellent gentleman in this parish; he often dines here; and I am sure he would be most happy to attend you.
disregardedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
not noticed inadvertently
From this reading I know that Holy Week is not wholly disregarded by some of the Anglicans.”
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading “It is the anniversary of the greatest event of time,” said Lothair; “and I should be sorry if any of my Church did not entirely regard it, though they may show that regard in a way different from your own.”
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading “It is the anniversary of the greatest event of time,” said Lothair; “and I should be sorry if any of my Church did not entirely regard it, though they may show that regard in a way different from your own.”
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading We have an excellent gentleman in this parish; he often dines here; and I am sure he would be most happy to attend you.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “It is the anniversary of the greatest event of time,” said Lothair; “and I should be sorry if any of my Church did not entirely regard it, though they may show that regard in a way different from your own.”
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading We have an excellent gentleman in this parish; he often dines here; and I am sure he would be most happy to attend you.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading “It is the anniversary of the greatest event of time,” said Lothair; “and I should be sorry if any of my Church did not entirely regard it, though they may show that regard in a way different from your own.”
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading We have an excellent gentleman in this parish; he often dines here; and I am sure he would be most happy to attend you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If you like to have a clergyman of your own Church visit you while you are with us, pray say so without the slightest scruple.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We have an excellent gentleman in this parish; he often dines here; and I am sure he would be most happy to attend you.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
HolynounUS /ˈhoʊli/
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading I know that Holy Week is not wholly disregarded by some of the Anglicans.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We have an excellent gentleman in this parish; he often dines here; and I am sure he would be most happy to attend you.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you like to have a clergyman of your own Church visit you while you are with us, pray say so without the slightest scruple.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know that Holy Week is not wholly disregarded by some of the Anglicans.”
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is the anniversary of the greatest event of time,” said Lothair; “and I should be sorry if any of my Church did not entirely regard it, though they may show that regard in a way different from your own.”
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know that Holy Week is not wholly disregarded by some of the Anglicans.”
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
Lothair
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From this reading “It is the anniversary of the greatest event of time,” said Lothair; “and I should be sorry if any of my Church did not entirely regard it, though they may show that regard in a way different from your own.”
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “It is the anniversary of the greatest event of time,” said Lothair; “and I should be sorry if any of my Church did not entirely regard it, though they may show that regard in a way different from your own.”
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading We have an excellent gentleman in this parish; he often dines here; and I am sure he would be most happy to attend you.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “It is the anniversary of the greatest event of time,” said Lothair; “and I should be sorry if any of my Church did not entirely regard it, though they may show that regard in a way different from your own.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I know that Holy Week is not wholly disregarded by some of the Anglicans.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If you like to have a clergyman of your own Church visit you while you are with us, pray say so without the slightest scruple.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading We have an excellent gentleman in this parish; he often dines here; and I am sure he would be most happy to attend you.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If you like to have a clergyman of your own Church visit you while you are with us, pray say so without the slightest scruple.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading We have an excellent gentleman in this parish; he often dines here; and I am sure he would be most happy to attend you.
prayverbUS /preɪ/
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading If you like to have a clergyman of your own Church visit you while you are with us, pray say so without the slightest scruple.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading “It is the anniversary of the greatest event of time,” said Lothair; “and I should be sorry if any of my Church did not entirely regard it, though they may show that regard in a way different from your own.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is the anniversary of the greatest event of time,” said Lothair; “and I should be sorry if any of my Church did not entirely regard it, though they may show that regard in a way different from your own.”
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading If you like to have a clergyman of your own Church visit you while you are with us, pray say so without the slightest scruple.
scruplenounUS /ˈskruːpəl/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading If you like to have a clergyman of your own Church visit you while you are with us, pray say so without the slightest scruple.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “It is the anniversary of the greatest event of time,” said Lothair; “and I should be sorry if any of my Church did not entirely regard it, though they may show that regard in a way different from your own.”
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “It is the anniversary of the greatest event of time,” said Lothair; “and I should be sorry if any of my Church did not entirely regard it, though they may show that regard in a way different from your own.”
slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading If you like to have a clergyman of your own Church visit you while you are with us, pray say so without the slightest scruple.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If you like to have a clergyman of your own Church visit you while you are with us, pray say so without the slightest scruple.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I know that Holy Week is not wholly disregarded by some of the Anglicans.”
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “It is the anniversary of the greatest event of time,” said Lothair; “and I should be sorry if any of my Church did not entirely regard it, though they may show that regard in a way different from your own.”
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading We have an excellent gentleman in this parish; he often dines here; and I am sure he would be most happy to attend you.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know that Holy Week is not wholly disregarded by some of the Anglicans.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We have an excellent gentleman in this parish; he often dines here; and I am sure he would be most happy to attend you.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “It is the anniversary of the greatest event of time,” said Lothair; “and I should be sorry if any of my Church did not entirely regard it, though they may show that regard in a way different from your own.”
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “It is the anniversary of the greatest event of time,” said Lothair; “and I should be sorry if any of my Church did not entirely regard it, though they may show that regard in a way different from your own.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If you like to have a clergyman of your own Church visit you while you are with us, pray say so without the slightest scruple.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading If you like to have a clergyman of your own Church visit you while you are with us, pray say so without the slightest scruple.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “It is the anniversary of the greatest event of time,” said Lothair; “and I should be sorry if any of my Church did not entirely regard it, though they may show that regard in a way different from your own.”
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
WeeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I know that Holy Week is not wholly disregarded by some of the Anglicans.”
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If you like to have a clergyman of your own Church visit you while you are with us, pray say so without the slightest scruple.
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I know that Holy Week is not wholly disregarded by some of the Anglicans.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading If you like to have a clergyman of your own Church visit you while you are with us, pray say so without the slightest scruple.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If you like to have a clergyman of your own Church visit you while you are with us, pray say so without the slightest scruple.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We have an excellent gentleman in this parish; he often dines here; and I am sure he would be most happy to attend you.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading voice, as they sat together in the evening, “you are to be quite free here; to do exactly what you like; and we shall follow our ways.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you like to have a clergyman of your own Church visit you while you are with us, pray say so without the slightest scruple.
