used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. Larcher, the vicar of Garsworth, was a fine type of what is called muscular Christianity.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Being fond of archaeology and long walks he knew every inch of the country for miles round, and was as well acquainted with the poorest cottagers as with the lords of the soil.
(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 Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
archaeologynounUS /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/
the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
From this reading Being fond of archaeology and long walks he knew every inch of the country for miles round, and was as well acquainted with the poorest cottagers as with the lords of the soil.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Being fond of archaeology and long walks he knew every inch of the country for miles round, and was as well acquainted with the poorest cottagers as with the lords of the soil.
assertiveadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪv/
aggressively self-assured
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being fond of archaeology and long walks he knew every inch of the country for miles round, and was as well acquainted with the poorest cottagers as with the lords of the soil.
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
broad-shoulderedadjective
having broad shoulders
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Dr. Larcher, the vicar of Garsworth, was a fine type of what is called muscular Christianity.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading Dr. Larcher, the vicar of Garsworth, was a fine type of what is called muscular Christianity.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
clust'ring
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From this reading Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
cottagers
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From this reading Being fond of archaeology and long walks he knew every inch of the country for miles round, and was as well acquainted with the poorest cottagers as with the lords of the soil.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Being fond of archaeology and long walks he knew every inch of the country for miles round, and was as well acquainted with the poorest cottagers as with the lords of the soil.
decreesnounUS /dɪˈkriːz/
plural of “decree” — a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
From this reading Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Larcher, the vicar of Garsworth, was a fine type of what is called muscular Christianity.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Being fond of archaeology and long walks he knew every inch of the country for miles round, and was as well acquainted with the poorest cottagers as with the lords of the soil.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
a social unit living together
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Dr. Larcher, the vicar of Garsworth, was a fine type of what is called muscular Christianity.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Being fond of archaeology and long walks he knew every inch of the country for miles round, and was as well acquainted with the poorest cottagers as with the lords of the soil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Being fond of archaeology and long walks he knew every inch of the country for miles round, and was as well acquainted with the poorest cottagers as with the lords of the soil.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
Garsworth
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From this reading Dr. Larcher, the vicar of Garsworth, was a fine type of what is called muscular Christianity.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Being fond of archaeology and long walks he knew every inch of the country for miles round, and was as well acquainted with the poorest cottagers as with the lords of the soil.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Larcher, the vicar of Garsworth, was a fine type of what is called muscular Christianity.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Being fond of archaeology and long walks he knew every inch of the country for miles round, and was as well acquainted with the poorest cottagers as with the lords of the soil.
Larcher
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From this reading Dr. Larcher, the vicar of Garsworth, was a fine type of what is called muscular Christianity.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
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 Being fond of archaeology and long walks he knew every inch of the country for miles round, and was as well acquainted with the poorest cottagers as with the lords of the soil.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
lordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Being fond of archaeology and long walks he knew every inch of the country for miles round, and was as well acquainted with the poorest cottagers as with the lords of the soil.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Being fond of archaeology and long walks he knew every inch of the country for miles round, and was as well acquainted with the poorest cottagers as with the lords of the soil.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading Dr. Larcher, the vicar of Garsworth, was a fine type of what is called muscular Christianity.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
ObedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
outspokenadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈspoʊkən/
given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
PerformverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
poorestadjectiveUS /ˈpuːrɪst/
superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Being fond of archaeology and long walks he knew every inch of the country for miles round, and was as well acquainted with the poorest cottagers as with the lords of the soil.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
sceptrenounUS /ˈseptər/
the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
sermonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Being fond of archaeology and long walks he knew every inch of the country for miles round, and was as well acquainted with the poorest cottagers as with the lords of the soil.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
swaysnounUS /sweɪz/
plural of “sway” — controlling influence
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Dr. Larcher, the vicar of Garsworth, was a fine type of what is called muscular Christianity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading Dr. Larcher, the vicar of Garsworth, was a fine type of what is called muscular Christianity.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Being fond of archaeology and long walks he knew every inch of the country for miles round, and was as well acquainted with the poorest cottagers as with the lords of the soil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Larcher, the vicar of Garsworth, was a fine type of what is called muscular Christianity.
(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 Being fond of archaeology and long walks he knew every inch of the country for miles round, and was as well acquainted with the poorest cottagers as with the lords of the soil.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dr. Larcher, the vicar of Garsworth, was a fine type of what is called muscular Christianity.
in or at the place that
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tall, broad-shouldered and burly, he looked more like a cavalry officer than a parson, and he preached his sermons, which were generally plain and outspoken, in a loud assertive tone of voice.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Obedient children clust'ring round his knees Perform with pleasure all his mild decrees, With willing hearts upon his orders wait Thus show example to the parent state.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But turning from these scenes of beauty rare The family circle next demands our care, That fireside kingdom where the father bland His sceptre sways with firm and gentle hand.
