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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
absence
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From this reading Peter Bandster has taken a wife in my absence, and I must go and call him to account for defrauding me of the ploy.
acceptation
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
account
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From this reading Peter Bandster has taken a wife in my absence, and I must go and call him to account for defrauding me of the ploy.
all
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
arch
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are a bad visitor, I know, Mr Frank; but most of my calls will be where forms are unknown, and etiquette dispensed with.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
bad
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From this reading You are a bad visitor, I know, Mr Frank; but most of my calls will be where forms are unknown, and etiquette dispensed with.”
Bandster
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From this reading Peter Bandster has taken a wife in my absence, and I must go and call him to account for defrauding me of the ploy.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You are a bad visitor, I know, Mr Frank; but most of my calls will be where forms are unknown, and etiquette dispensed with.”
beginning
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You are a bad visitor, I know, Mr Frank; but most of my calls will be where forms are unknown, and etiquette dispensed with.”
call
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
calls
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From this reading You are a bad visitor, I know, Mr Frank; but most of my calls will be where forms are unknown, and etiquette dispensed with.”
cart-road
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
coming
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
commences
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
companion
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
cordial
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
cottages
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
defrauding
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From this reading Peter Bandster has taken a wife in my absence, and I must go and call him to account for defrauding me of the ploy.
dispensed
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From this reading You are a bad visitor, I know, Mr Frank; but most of my calls will be where forms are unknown, and etiquette dispensed with.”
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
especially
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
esteem
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
etiquette
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From this reading You are a bad visitor, I know, Mr Frank; but most of my calls will be where forms are unknown, and etiquette dispensed with.”
even
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
far
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From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
farm-steadings
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
farmhouse
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
forefathers
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
forms
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From this reading You are a bad visitor, I know, Mr Frank; but most of my calls will be where forms are unknown, and etiquette dispensed with.”
forth
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
Frank
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From this reading You are a bad visitor, I know, Mr Frank; but most of my calls will be where forms are unknown, and etiquette dispensed with.”
friend's
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
friendly
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From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
future
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
generally
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
glad
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
go
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From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peter Bandster has taken a wife in my absence, and I must go and call him to account for defrauding me of the ploy.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Peter Bandster has taken a wife in my absence, and I must go and call him to account for defrauding me of the ploy.
hope
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
indeed
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
just
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From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
know
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From this reading You are a bad visitor, I know, Mr Frank; but most of my calls will be where forms are unknown, and etiquette dispensed with.”
large
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
leading
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
learned
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
lesson
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
lie
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From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
love
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
lucky
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
make
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From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
means
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
minister
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From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
morning
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
morning's
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
most
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From this reading You are a bad visitor, I know, Mr Frank; but most of my calls will be where forms are unknown, and etiquette dispensed with.”
Mr
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From this reading You are a bad visitor, I know, Mr Frank; but most of my calls will be where forms are unknown, and etiquette dispensed with.”
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Peter Bandster has taken a wife in my absence, and I must go and call him to account for defrauding me of the ploy.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You are a bad visitor, I know, Mr Frank; but most of my calls will be where forms are unknown, and etiquette dispensed with.”
nature
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
ordinary
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
ourspronounUS /ˈaʊərz/
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
overcame
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
own
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
perhaps
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From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
Peter
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From this reading Peter Bandster has taken a wife in my absence, and I must go and call him to account for defrauding me of the ploy.
ploy
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From this reading Peter Bandster has taken a wife in my absence, and I must go and call him to account for defrauding me of the ploy.
practical
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
pretty
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
reception
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
ridden
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
ride
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
right
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
roads
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From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
rough
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
round
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From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
said
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From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
scruples
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
seeing
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
share
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
smile
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
smiled
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
some
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
sturdy
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
superstitious
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
sure
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
taken
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From this reading Peter Bandster has taken a wife in my absence, and I must go and call him to account for defrauding me of the ploy.
temptation
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
term
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
there
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
together
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From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
trait
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
treasured
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
turning
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
unknown
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From this reading You are a bad visitor, I know, Mr Frank; but most of my calls will be where forms are unknown, and etiquette dispensed with.”
unsophisticated
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
up
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
use
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
visit
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
visitor
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From this reading You are a bad visitor, I know, Mr Frank; but most of my calls will be where forms are unknown, and etiquette dispensed with.”
visits
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From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
wedding
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From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
welcome
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading You are a bad visitor, I know, Mr Frank; but most of my calls will be where forms are unknown, and etiquette dispensed with.”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
wife
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From this reading Peter Bandster has taken a wife in my absence, and I must go and call him to account for defrauding me of the ploy.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
wisdom
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From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading I am indeed a bad visitor, which, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, means no visitor at all; but I own the temptation of seeing my worthy friend’s reception, and the hope of coming in for a share of the cordial welcome he was sure to call forth, overcame my scruples; especially as in cottages and farm-steadings there is generally something to be learned even during a morning call;—some trait of unsophisticated nature to be smiled at, or some sturdy lesson of practical wisdom to be treasured for future use.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We had not ridden far when my companion, turning up a pretty rough cart-road leading to a large farmhouse on the right, said, with an arch smile,—“I love what our superstitious forefathers would esteem a lucky beginning even to a morning’s ride, and am glad ours commences with a wedding visit.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am just about to make a round of friendly visits,” said the minister; “and as far as our roads lie together, you will perhaps go with me.
