used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many a time and oft the very lips which fervently sang the psalm-- "Like Hermon's dew, the dew that doth," were the same that sampled Sanderson's with solemn satisfaction.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
admonitionnounUS /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/
cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At eventide they took it, within the sacred precincts of their own firesides, and immediately after family worship.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At eventide they took it, within the sacred precincts of their own firesides, and immediately after family worship.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For which reason they took their whisky hot, and hallowed by the gentler name of "toddy."
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
Cuthbert's
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From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
decencynounUS /ˈdiːsənsi/
the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
decentlyadverbUS /ˈdiːsəntli/
in a decent manner
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
deducedverbUS /dɪˈduːst/
past form of “deduce” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading Many a time and oft the very lips which fervently sang the psalm-- "Like Hermon's dew, the dew that doth," were the same that sampled Sanderson's with solemn satisfaction.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading Many a time and oft the very lips which fervently sang the psalm-- "Like Hermon's dew, the dew that doth," were the same that sampled Sanderson's with solemn satisfaction.
eventidenoun
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At eventide they took it, within the sacred precincts of their own firesides, and immediately after family worship.
expositionnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
a social unit living together
From this reading At eventide they took it, within the sacred precincts of their own firesides, and immediately after family worship.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading Many a time and oft the very lips which fervently sang the psalm-- "Like Hermon's dew, the dew that doth," were the same that sampled Sanderson's with solemn satisfaction.
firesides
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From this reading At eventide they took it, within the sacred precincts of their own firesides, and immediately after family worship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For which reason they took their whisky hot, and hallowed by the gentler name of "toddy."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
gentleradjectiveUS /ˈdʒentlər/
comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading For which reason they took their whisky hot, and hallowed by the gentler name of "toddy."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
hallowedadjectiveUS /ˈhæloʊd/
worthy of religious veneration
From this reading For which reason they took their whisky hot, and hallowed by the gentler name of "toddy."
Hermon's
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From this reading Many a time and oft the very lips which fervently sang the psalm-- "Like Hermon's dew, the dew that doth," were the same that sampled Sanderson's with solemn satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading For which reason they took their whisky hot, and hallowed by the gentler name of "toddy."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading At eventide they took it, within the sacred precincts of their own firesides, and immediately after family worship.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
of great significance or value
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At eventide they took it, within the sacred precincts of their own firesides, and immediately after family worship.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Many a time and oft the very lips which fervently sang the psalm-- "Like Hermon's dew, the dew that doth," were the same that sampled Sanderson's with solemn satisfaction.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Many a time and oft the very lips which fervently sang the psalm-- "Like Hermon's dew, the dew that doth," were the same that sampled Sanderson's with solemn satisfaction.
logicallyadverbUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkli/
according to logical reasoning
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many a time and oft the very lips which fervently sang the psalm-- "Like Hermon's dew, the dew that doth," were the same that sampled Sanderson's with solemn satisfaction.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For which reason they took their whisky hot, and hallowed by the gentler name of "toddy."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For which reason they took their whisky hot, and hallowed by the gentler name of "toddy."
oftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Many a time and oft the very lips which fervently sang the psalm-- "Like Hermon's dew, the dew that doth," were the same that sampled Sanderson's with solemn satisfaction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
on one occasion
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
oratornounUS /ˈɔːrətər/
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At eventide they took it, within the sacred precincts of their own firesides, and immediately after family worship.
approval to do something
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
precinctsnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkts/
plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading At eventide they took it, within the sacred precincts of their own firesides, and immediately after family worship.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
psalmnounUS /sɑːlm/
one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David
From this reading Many a time and oft the very lips which fervently sang the psalm-- "Like Hermon's dew, the dew that doth," were the same that sampled Sanderson's with solemn satisfaction.
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For which reason they took their whisky hot, and hallowed by the gentler name of "toddy."
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading At eventide they took it, within the sacred precincts of their own firesides, and immediately after family worship.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Many a time and oft the very lips which fervently sang the psalm-- "Like Hermon's dew, the dew that doth," were the same that sampled Sanderson's with solemn satisfaction.
sampledverbUS /ˈsæmpəld/
past form of “sample” — take a sample of
From this reading Many a time and oft the very lips which fervently sang the psalm-- "Like Hermon's dew, the dew that doth," were the same that sampled Sanderson's with solemn satisfaction.
Sanderson's
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From this reading Many a time and oft the very lips which fervently sang the psalm-- "Like Hermon's dew, the dew that doth," were the same that sampled Sanderson's with solemn satisfaction.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Many a time and oft the very lips which fervently sang the psalm-- "Like Hermon's dew, the dew that doth," were the same that sampled Sanderson's with solemn satisfaction.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Many a time and oft the very lips which fervently sang the psalm-- "Like Hermon's dew, the dew that doth," were the same that sampled Sanderson's with solemn satisfaction.
scripturaladjectiveUS /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/
of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Many a time and oft the very lips which fervently sang the psalm-- "Like Hermon's dew, the dew that doth," were the same that sampled Sanderson's with solemn satisfaction.
St
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From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
temperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For which reason they took their whisky hot, and hallowed by the gentler name of "toddy."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Many a time and oft the very lips which fervently sang the psalm-- "Like Hermon's dew, the dew that doth," were the same that sampled Sanderson's with solemn satisfaction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
toddynoun
a mixed drink made of liquor and water with sugar and spices and served hot
From this reading For which reason they took their whisky hot, and hallowed by the gentler name of "toddy."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading For which reason they took their whisky hot, and hallowed by the gentler name of "toddy."
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
precisely as stated
From this reading Many a time and oft the very lips which fervently sang the psalm-- "Like Hermon's dew, the dew that doth," were the same that sampled Sanderson's with solemn satisfaction.
migratory
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many a time and oft the very lips which fervently sang the psalm-- "Like Hermon's dew, the dew that doth," were the same that sampled Sanderson's with solemn satisfaction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For which reason they took their whisky hot, and hallowed by the gentler name of "toddy."
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading For which reason they took their whisky hot, and hallowed by the gentler name of "toddy."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many a time and oft the very lips which fervently sang the psalm-- "Like Hermon's dew, the dew that doth," were the same that sampled Sanderson's with solemn satisfaction.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading At eventide they took it, within the sacred precincts of their own firesides, and immediately after family worship.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading At eventide they took it, within the sacred precincts of their own firesides, and immediately after family worship.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The session clerk once presented to the court a letter from a worthy but wandering temperance orator, craving permission to give his celebrated "dog talk" in St. Cuthbert's on a Sabbath afternoon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They would gravely quote the scriptural admonition that all things should be done decently and in order, adding the exposition, logically deduced, that the more important the transaction, the more imperative that order and decency should be observed.
