adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
absurditynounUS /əbˈsɜːrdəti/
a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here he paused and glanced at his hearers with an indefinable expression of mingled scorn and humour.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here he paused and glanced at his hearers with an indefinable expression of mingled scorn and humour.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But you do not believe;--so I will not ask you to kneel down in mockery, or feign to pray when you are ignorant of the very spirit of prayer!
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here he paused and glanced at his hearers with an indefinable expression of mingled scorn and humour.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But you do not believe;--so I will not ask you to kneel down in mockery, or feign to pray when you are ignorant of the very spirit of prayer!
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But you do not believe;--so I will not ask you to kneel down in mockery, or feign to pray when you are ignorant of the very spirit of prayer!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
c'est
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tiens, tiens! c'est drole!
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
contradictedverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəd/
past form of “contradict” — be in contradiction with
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
DivineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/
emanating from God
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But you do not believe;--so I will not ask you to kneel down in mockery, or feign to pray when you are ignorant of the very spirit of prayer!
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
drole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tiens, tiens! c'est drole!
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Here he paused and glanced at his hearers with an indefinable expression of mingled scorn and humour.
feignverbUS /feɪn/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading But you do not believe;--so I will not ask you to kneel down in mockery, or feign to pray when you are ignorant of the very spirit of prayer!
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Here he paused and glanced at his hearers with an indefinable expression of mingled scorn and humour.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here he paused and glanced at his hearers with an indefinable expression of mingled scorn and humour.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading Here he paused and glanced at his hearers with an indefinable expression of mingled scorn and humour.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he paused and glanced at his hearers with an indefinable expression of mingled scorn and humour.
hintnounUS /hɪnt/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here he paused and glanced at his hearers with an indefinable expression of mingled scorn and humour.
humournounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Here he paused and glanced at his hearers with an indefinable expression of mingled scorn and humour.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading But you do not believe;--so I will not ask you to kneel down in mockery, or feign to pray when you are ignorant of the very spirit of prayer!
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But you do not believe;--so I will not ask you to kneel down in mockery, or feign to pray when you are ignorant of the very spirit of prayer!
indefinableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfaɪnəbəl/
not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words
From this reading Here he paused and glanced at his hearers with an indefinable expression of mingled scorn and humour.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
kneelverbUS /niːl/
rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/
a unit of instruction
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Here he paused and glanced at his hearers with an indefinable expression of mingled scorn and humour.
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading But you do not believe;--so I will not ask you to kneel down in mockery, or feign to pray when you are ignorant of the very spirit of prayer!
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But you do not believe;--so I will not ask you to kneel down in mockery, or feign to pray when you are ignorant of the very spirit of prayer!
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here he paused and glanced at his hearers with an indefinable expression of mingled scorn and humour.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Here he paused and glanced at his hearers with an indefinable expression of mingled scorn and humour.
prayverbUS /preɪ/
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
prayernounUS /prer/
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading But you do not believe;--so I will not ask you to kneel down in mockery, or feign to pray when you are ignorant of the very spirit of prayer!
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
scornnounUS /skɔːrn/
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Here he paused and glanced at his hearers with an indefinable expression of mingled scorn and humour.
slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading But you do not believe;--so I will not ask you to kneel down in mockery, or feign to pray when you are ignorant of the very spirit of prayer!
sulks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
Tiens
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tiens, tiens! c'est drole!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
utteredadjectiveUS /ˈʌtərd/
communicated in words
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading But you do not believe;--so I will not ask you to kneel down in mockery, or feign to pray when you are ignorant of the very spirit of prayer!
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here he paused and glanced at his hearers with an indefinable expression of mingled scorn and humour.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now the words I am about to preach from, are supposed to have been uttered by Divine lips; and if you thoroughly believed this, you would of your own accord kneel down and pray that you might receive them with full comprehension and ready obedience.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What an absurdity it is to talk of giving a 'lesson' to you!--you who will barely listen to a friend's advice,--you who will never take a hint for your mental education or improvement, you who are apt to fly into a passion, or take to the sulks when you are ever so slightly contradicted.
