used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FALL AND A NEW FRIEND.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
(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 At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FALL AND A NEW FRIEND.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
candle-light
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From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
a small house with a single story
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
expoundedverbUS /ɪkˈspaʊndəd/
past form of “expound” — add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading A FALL AND A NEW FRIEND.
FlemingnounUS /ˈflemɪŋ/
British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
set up or found
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FALL AND A NEW FRIEND.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
GospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
how
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From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
a small worthless amount
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
immediately past
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
Margery
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From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A FALL AND A NEW FRIEND.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
one's
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From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
raptadjectiveUS /ræpt/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "You say well," replied Master Fleming.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
express in words
From this reading "You say well," replied Master Fleming.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
be seated
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
not in physical motion
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
succornounUS /ˈsʌkər/
assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "You say well," replied Master Fleming.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
at the time that
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
in or to any place at all
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
showing curiosity
From this reading Long after old Margery had retired to her chamber wondering at her master's unusual waste of candle-light, did the other two inmates of the cottage sit listening with rapt attention while Master Fleming read and expounded the Holy Book, or told them tales of the deeds and sufferings of the friends of the Gospel at home and abroad.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading I used to wish I had lived in the days of chivalry when the valiant knights went forth in search of adventure, and to succor the helpless and oppressed wherever they were to be found; but this is a greater work still, and better worth one's life and substance."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At last, in a pause of the conversation, Jack exclaimed— "Oh, if I could but go with you and help you in this great work, how gladly would I give all my time and strength to the spread of God's Word among the people!
