adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
addverbUS /æd/
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "With pleasure, sir," answered Nigel; "and you add in the invitation an additional obligation to those with which you have loaded me.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading "With pleasure, sir," answered Nigel; "and you add in the invitation an additional obligation to those with which you have loaded me.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "With pleasure, sir," answered Nigel; "and you add in the invitation an additional obligation to those with which you have loaded me.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "With pleasure, sir," answered Nigel; "and you add in the invitation an additional obligation to those with which you have loaded me.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
benefitnounUS /ˈbenəfɪt/
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
ChamberlainnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərlən/
British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
well in the past; former
From this reading Your excellent father, my lord, would not have departed before family worship--I hope the same from your lordship."
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Your excellent father, my lord, would not have departed before family worship--I hope the same from your lordship."
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Your excellent father, my lord, would not have departed before family worship--I hope the same from your lordship."
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Your excellent father, my lord, would not have departed before family worship--I hope the same from your lordship."
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
Glenvarloch
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From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
gravernounUS /ˈɡreɪvər/
a tool used by an engraver
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
Heriot's
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From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Your excellent father, my lord, would not have departed before family worship--I hope the same from your lordship."
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "With pleasure, sir," answered Nigel; "and you add in the invitation an additional obligation to those with which you have loaded me.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading "With pleasure, sir," answered Nigel; "and you add in the invitation an additional obligation to those with which you have loaded me.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading "With pleasure, sir," answered Nigel; "and you add in the invitation an additional obligation to those with which you have loaded me.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading Your excellent father, my lord, would not have departed before family worship--I hope the same from your lordship."
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "With pleasure, sir," answered Nigel; "and you add in the invitation an additional obligation to those with which you have loaded me.
meritedadjectiveUS /ˈmerɪtɪd/
properly deserved
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
Nigel
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From this reading "With pleasure, sir," answered Nigel; "and you add in the invitation an additional obligation to those with which you have loaded me.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Your excellent father, my lord, would not have departed before family worship--I hope the same from your lordship."
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "With pleasure, sir," answered Nigel; "and you add in the invitation an additional obligation to those with which you have loaded me.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
ONEpronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "With pleasure, sir," answered Nigel; "and you add in the invitation an additional obligation to those with which you have loaded me.
prayersnounUS /prerz/
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Your excellent father, my lord, would not have departed before family worship--I hope the same from your lordship."
ScripturenounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading "With pleasure, sir," answered Nigel; "and you add in the invitation an additional obligation to those with which you have loaded me.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
ThingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "With pleasure, sir," answered Nigel; "and you add in the invitation an additional obligation to those with which you have loaded me.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
unconsider'd
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From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
Windsor'snounUS /ˈwɪnzərz/
possessive form of “windsor” — a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "With pleasure, sir," answered Nigel; "and you add in the invitation an additional obligation to those with which you have loaded me.
worshipverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəp/
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Your excellent father, my lord, would not have departed before family worship--I hope the same from your lordship."
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Things needful we have thought on; but the thing Of all most needful--that which Scripture terms, As if alone it merited regard, The ONE thing needful--that's yet unconsider'd.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My lord," then said the worthy citizen, "we have had our permitted hour of honest and hospitable pastime, and now I would fain delay you for another and graver purpose, as it is our custom, when we have the benefit of good Mr. Windsor's company, that he reads the prayers of the church for the evening before we separate.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _The Chamberlain._ When the rest of the company had taken their departure from Master Heriot's house, the young Lord of Glenvarloch also offered to take leave; but his host detained him for a few minutes, until all were gone excepting the clergyman.
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your excellent father, my lord, would not have departed before family worship--I hope the same from your lordship."
