AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The person who was honoured with this charge was followed by the commander of the party, a thin, dark, rigid-looking man, about sixty years old.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading Waverley and his new friend followed him, though probably he would have dispensed with their attendance.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The person who was honoured with this charge was followed by the commander of the party, a thin, dark, rigid-looking man, about sixty years old.
CandlesticknounUS /ˈkændəlstɪk/
a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading The spiritual pride, which in mine Host of the Candlestick mantled in a sort of supercilious hypocrisy, was, in this man's face, elevated and yet darkened by genuine and undoubting fanaticism.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The person who was honoured with this charge was followed by the commander of the party, a thin, dark, rigid-looking man, about sixty years old.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The person who was honoured with this charge was followed by the commander of the party, a thin, dark, rigid-looking man, about sixty years old.
compartmentsnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “compartment” — a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading They soon recognized in solemn march, first, the performer upon the drum; secondly, a large flag of four compartments, on which were inscribed the words COVENANTS, RELIGION, KING, KINGDOMES.
COVENANTSnounUS /ˈkʌvənənts/
plural of “covenant” — a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
From this reading They soon recognized in solemn march, first, the performer upon the drum; secondly, a large flag of four compartments, on which were inscribed the words COVENANTS, RELIGION, KING, KINGDOMES.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The person who was honoured with this charge was followed by the commander of the party, a thin, dark, rigid-looking man, about sixty years old.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading The spiritual pride, which in mine Host of the Candlestick mantled in a sort of supercilious hypocrisy, was, in this man's face, elevated and yet darkened by genuine and undoubting fanaticism.
dispensedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspenst/
distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions
From this reading Waverley and his new friend followed him, though probably he would have dispensed with their attendance.
dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading The spiritual pride, which in mine Host of the Candlestick mantled in a sort of supercilious hypocrisy, was, in this man's face, elevated and yet darkened by genuine and undoubting fanaticism.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The spiritual pride, which in mine Host of the Candlestick mantled in a sort of supercilious hypocrisy, was, in this man's face, elevated and yet darkened by genuine and undoubting fanaticism.
fanaticismnounUS /fəˈnætəsɪzəm/
excessive intolerance of opposing views
From this reading The spiritual pride, which in mine Host of the Candlestick mantled in a sort of supercilious hypocrisy, was, in this man's face, elevated and yet darkened by genuine and undoubting fanaticism.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They soon recognized in solemn march, first, the performer upon the drum; secondly, a large flag of four compartments, on which were inscribed the words COVENANTS, RELIGION, KING, KINGDOMES.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading They soon recognized in solemn march, first, the performer upon the drum; secondly, a large flag of four compartments, on which were inscribed the words COVENANTS, RELIGION, KING, KINGDOMES.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Waverley and his new friend followed him, though probably he would have dispensed with their attendance.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading They soon recognized in solemn march, first, the performer upon the drum; secondly, a large flag of four compartments, on which were inscribed the words COVENANTS, RELIGION, KING, KINGDOMES.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Waverley and his new friend followed him, though probably he would have dispensed with their attendance.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading The spiritual pride, which in mine Host of the Candlestick mantled in a sort of supercilious hypocrisy, was, in this man's face, elevated and yet darkened by genuine and undoubting fanaticism.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Waverley and his new friend followed him, though probably he would have dispensed with their attendance.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Waverley and his new friend followed him, though probably he would have dispensed with their attendance.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
high-road
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From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Waverley and his new friend followed him, though probably he would have dispensed with their attendance.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading The person who was honoured with this charge was followed by the commander of the party, a thin, dark, rigid-looking man, about sixty years old.
HostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The spiritual pride, which in mine Host of the Candlestick mantled in a sort of supercilious hypocrisy, was, in this man's face, elevated and yet darkened by genuine and undoubting fanaticism.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
hypocrisynounUS /hɪˈpɑːkrəsi/
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
From this reading The spiritual pride, which in mine Host of the Candlestick mantled in a sort of supercilious hypocrisy, was, in this man's face, elevated and yet darkened by genuine and undoubting fanaticism.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They soon recognized in solemn march, first, the performer upon the drum; secondly, a large flag of four compartments, on which were inscribed the words COVENANTS, RELIGION, KING, KINGDOMES.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading They soon recognized in solemn march, first, the performer upon the drum; secondly, a large flag of four compartments, on which were inscribed the words COVENANTS, RELIGION, KING, KINGDOMES.
KINGnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading They soon recognized in solemn march, first, the performer upon the drum; secondly, a large flag of four compartments, on which were inscribed the words COVENANTS, RELIGION, KING, KINGDOMES.
KINGDOMES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They soon recognized in solemn march, first, the performer upon the drum; secondly, a large flag of four compartments, on which were inscribed the words COVENANTS, RELIGION, KING, KINGDOMES.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They soon recognized in solemn march, first, the performer upon the drum; secondly, a large flag of four compartments, on which were inscribed the words COVENANTS, RELIGION, KING, KINGDOMES.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The person who was honoured with this charge was followed by the commander of the party, a thin, dark, rigid-looking man, about sixty years old.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The spiritual pride, which in mine Host of the Candlestick mantled in a sort of supercilious hypocrisy, was, in this man's face, elevated and yet darkened by genuine and undoubting fanaticism.
mantledadjective
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The spiritual pride, which in mine Host of the Candlestick mantled in a sort of supercilious hypocrisy, was, in this man's face, elevated and yet darkened by genuine and undoubting fanaticism.
marchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading They soon recognized in solemn march, first, the performer upon the drum; secondly, a large flag of four compartments, on which were inscribed the words COVENANTS, RELIGION, KING, KINGDOMES.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
MelvillenounUS /ˈmelvɪl/
United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891)
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The spiritual pride, which in mine Host of the Candlestick mantled in a sort of supercilious hypocrisy, was, in this man's face, elevated and yet darkened by genuine and undoubting fanaticism.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Waverley and his new friend followed him, though probably he would have dispensed with their attendance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The person who was honoured with this charge was followed by the commander of the party, a thin, dark, rigid-looking man, about sixty years old.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The person who was honoured with this charge was followed by the commander of the party, a thin, dark, rigid-looking man, about sixty years old.
performernounUS /pərˈfɔːrmər/
an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading They soon recognized in solemn march, first, the performer upon the drum; secondly, a large flag of four compartments, on which were inscribed the words COVENANTS, RELIGION, KING, KINGDOMES.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading The person who was honoured with this charge was followed by the commander of the party, a thin, dark, rigid-looking man, about sixty years old.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The spiritual pride, which in mine Host of the Candlestick mantled in a sort of supercilious hypocrisy, was, in this man's face, elevated and yet darkened by genuine and undoubting fanaticism.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Waverley and his new friend followed him, though probably he would have dispensed with their attendance.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading They soon recognized in solemn march, first, the performer upon the drum; secondly, a large flag of four compartments, on which were inscribed the words COVENANTS, RELIGION, KING, KINGDOMES.
RELIGIONnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading They soon recognized in solemn march, first, the performer upon the drum; secondly, a large flag of four compartments, on which were inscribed the words COVENANTS, RELIGION, KING, KINGDOMES.
rigid-looking
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From this reading The person who was honoured with this charge was followed by the commander of the party, a thin, dark, rigid-looking man, about sixty years old.
sashed
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From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading They soon recognized in solemn march, first, the performer upon the drum; secondly, a large flag of four compartments, on which were inscribed the words COVENANTS, RELIGION, KING, KINGDOMES.
SINCEprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
SIXTYadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading They soon recognized in solemn march, first, the performer upon the drum; secondly, a large flag of four compartments, on which were inscribed the words COVENANTS, RELIGION, KING, KINGDOMES.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading They soon recognized in solemn march, first, the performer upon the drum; secondly, a large flag of four compartments, on which were inscribed the words COVENANTS, RELIGION, KING, KINGDOMES.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The spiritual pride, which in mine Host of the Candlestick mantled in a sort of supercilious hypocrisy, was, in this man's face, elevated and yet darkened by genuine and undoubting fanaticism.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
superciliousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəs/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading The spiritual pride, which in mine Host of the Candlestick mantled in a sort of supercilious hypocrisy, was, in this man's face, elevated and yet darkened by genuine and undoubting fanaticism.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Waverley and his new friend followed him, though probably he would have dispensed with their attendance.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They soon recognized in solemn march, first, the performer upon the drum; secondly, a large flag of four compartments, on which were inscribed the words COVENANTS, RELIGION, KING, KINGDOMES.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The person who was honoured with this charge was followed by the commander of the party, a thin, dark, rigid-looking man, about sixty years old.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The person who was honoured with this charge was followed by the commander of the party, a thin, dark, rigid-looking man, about sixty years old.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Waverley and his new friend followed him, though probably he would have dispensed with their attendance.
undoubting
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From this reading The spiritual pride, which in mine Host of the Candlestick mantled in a sort of supercilious hypocrisy, was, in this man's face, elevated and yet darkened by genuine and undoubting fanaticism.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
VOLUNTEERverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The person who was honoured with this charge was followed by the commander of the party, a thin, dark, rigid-looking man, about sixty years old.
Waverley
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From this reading Waverley and his new friend followed him, though probably he would have dispensed with their attendance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They soon recognized in solemn march, first, the performer upon the drum; secondly, a large flag of four compartments, on which were inscribed the words COVENANTS, RELIGION, KING, KINGDOMES.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The person who was honoured with this charge was followed by the commander of the party, a thin, dark, rigid-looking man, about sixty years old.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Waverley and his new friend followed him, though probably he would have dispensed with their attendance.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading They soon recognized in solemn march, first, the performer upon the drum; secondly, a large flag of four compartments, on which were inscribed the words COVENANTS, RELIGION, KING, KINGDOMES.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Waverley and his new friend followed him, though probably he would have dispensed with their attendance.
YEARSnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading A VOLUNTEER SIXTY YEARS SINCE On hearing the unwelcome sound of the drum, Major Melville hastily opened a sashed door, and stepped out upon a sort of terrace which divided his house from the high-road from which the martial music proceeded.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The spiritual pride, which in mine Host of the Candlestick mantled in a sort of supercilious hypocrisy, was, in this man's face, elevated and yet darkened by genuine and undoubting fanaticism.
