adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Notwithstanding the united labors of Richard and Benjamin, the “long room” was but an extremely inartificial temple.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And fools who came to scoff, remained to pray.”
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
BenchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading Notwithstanding the united labors of Richard and Benjamin, the “long room” was but an extremely inartificial temple.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Notwithstanding the united labors of Richard and Benjamin, the “long room” was but an extremely inartificial temple.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “And fools who came to scoff, remained to pray.”
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
clothnounUS /klɔːθ/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
coarsest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
CongregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
damasknounUS /ˈdæməsk/
a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Notwithstanding the united labors of Richard and Benjamin, the “long room” was but an extremely inartificial temple.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading “And fools who came to scoff, remained to pray.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
GoldsmithnounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθ/
an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading --Goldsmith.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
inartificial
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Notwithstanding the united labors of Richard and Benjamin, the “long room” was but an extremely inartificial temple.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Notwithstanding the united labors of Richard and Benjamin, the “long room” was but an extremely inartificial temple.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 Notwithstanding the united labors of Richard and Benjamin, the “long room” was but an extremely inartificial temple.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
mansion-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
NotwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the united labors of Richard and Benjamin, the “long room” was but an extremely inartificial temple.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Notwithstanding the united labors of Richard and Benjamin, the “long room” was but an extremely inartificial temple.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
prayverbUS /preɪ/
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading “And fools who came to scoff, remained to pray.”
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
reading-desk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “And fools who came to scoff, remained to pray.”
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Notwithstanding the united labors of Richard and Benjamin, the “long room” was but an extremely inartificial temple.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Notwithstanding the united labors of Richard and Benjamin, the “long room” was but an extremely inartificial temple.
rostrumnounUS /ˈrɑːstrəm/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
scoffverbUS /skɔːf/
laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading “And fools who came to scoff, remained to pray.”
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
SomethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
spotlessadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtləs/
completely neat and clean
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
templenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Notwithstanding the united labors of Richard and Benjamin, the “long room” was but an extremely inartificial temple.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Notwithstanding the united labors of Richard and Benjamin, the “long room” was but an extremely inartificial temple.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “And fools who came to scoff, remained to pray.”
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Notwithstanding the united labors of Richard and Benjamin, the “long room” was but an extremely inartificial temple.
unpaintedadjectiveUS /ənˈpeɪntɪd/
not having makeup on
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
usefulnessnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Notwithstanding the united labors of Richard and Benjamin, the “long room” was but an extremely inartificial temple.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Something like a reading-desk was in front of this rostrum; and a small mahogany table from the mansion-house, covered with a spotless damask cloth, stood a little on one side, by the way of an altar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “And fools who came to scoff, remained to pray.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Benches; made in the coarsest manner, and entirely with a view to usefulness, were arranged in rows for the reception of the Congregation; while a rough, unpainted box was placed against the wall, in the centre of the length of the apartment, as an apology for a pulpit.
