adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And I wish I could immortalize him!
ARMYnounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
bottledverbUS /ˈbɑːtəld/
past form of “bottle” — store (liquids or gases) in bottles
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I love my fellow-sinners! and I hope, upon the whole, That the Army gets a hearing when it prays for Watty’s soul.
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It would take a lot of praying, lots of thumping on the drum, To prepare our sinful, straying, erring souls for Kingdom Come.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And I wish I could immortalize him!
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading It would take a lot of praying, lots of thumping on the drum, To prepare our sinful, straying, erring souls for Kingdom Come.
erringadjectiveUS /ˈerɪŋ/
capable of making an error
From this reading It would take a lot of praying, lots of thumping on the drum, To prepare our sinful, straying, erring souls for Kingdom Come.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
fellow-sinners
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From this reading But I love my fellow-sinners! and I hope, upon the whole, That the Army gets a hearing when it prays for Watty’s soul.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From _When the World was Wide_.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
fumesnounUS /fjuːmz/
gases ejected from an engine as waste products
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
getsnounUS /ɡets/
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading But I love my fellow-sinners! and I hope, upon the whole, That the Army gets a hearing when it prays for Watty’s soul.
GIRLnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
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 But I love my fellow-sinners! and I hope, upon the whole, That the Army gets a hearing when it prays for Watty’s soul.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And I wish I could immortalize him!
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But I love my fellow-sinners! and I hope, upon the whole, That the Army gets a hearing when it prays for Watty’s soul.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And I wish I could immortalize him!
I'm
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From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
immortalizeverbUS /ˌɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪz/
be or provide a memorial to a person or an event
From this reading And I wish I could immortalize him!
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would take a lot of praying, lots of thumping on the drum, To prepare our sinful, straying, erring souls for Kingdom Come.
jinglesnounUS /ˈdʒɪŋɡəlz/
plural of “jingle” — a metallic sound
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
KingdomnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading It would take a lot of praying, lots of thumping on the drum, To prepare our sinful, straying, erring souls for Kingdom Come.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading It would take a lot of praying, lots of thumping on the drum, To prepare our sinful, straying, erring souls for Kingdom Come.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading It would take a lot of praying, lots of thumping on the drum, To prepare our sinful, straying, erring souls for Kingdom Come.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But I love my fellow-sinners! and I hope, upon the whole, That the Army gets a hearing when it prays for Watty’s soul.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But I love my fellow-sinners! and I hope, upon the whole, That the Army gets a hearing when it prays for Watty’s soul.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would take a lot of praying, lots of thumping on the drum, To prepare our sinful, straying, erring souls for Kingdom Come.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It would take a lot of praying, lots of thumping on the drum, To prepare our sinful, straying, erring souls for Kingdom Come.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
prayernounUS /prer/
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading It would take a lot of praying, lots of thumping on the drum, To prepare our sinful, straying, erring souls for Kingdom Come.
praysverbUS /preɪz/
third-person singular of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading It would take a lot of praying, lots of thumping on the drum, To prepare our sinful, straying, erring souls for Kingdom Come.
PRETTYadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
sinfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnfəl/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading It would take a lot of praying, lots of thumping on the drum, To prepare our sinful, straying, erring souls for Kingdom Come.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading But I love my fellow-sinners! and I hope, upon the whole, That the Army gets a hearing when it prays for Watty’s soul.
soulsnounUS /soʊlz/
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It would take a lot of praying, lots of thumping on the drum, To prepare our sinful, straying, erring souls for Kingdom Come.
strayingadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪɪŋ/
unable to find your way
From this reading It would take a lot of praying, lots of thumping on the drum, To prepare our sinful, straying, erring souls for Kingdom Come.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading It would take a lot of praying, lots of thumping on the drum, To prepare our sinful, straying, erring souls for Kingdom Come.
THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
that's
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From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
thumpingnounUS /ˈθʌmpɪŋ/
a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
From this reading It would take a lot of praying, lots of thumping on the drum, To prepare our sinful, straying, erring souls for Kingdom Come.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would take a lot of praying, lots of thumping on the drum, To prepare our sinful, straying, erring souls for Kingdom Come.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But I love my fellow-sinners! and I hope, upon the whole, That the Army gets a hearing when it prays for Watty’s soul.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From _When the World was Wide_.
Watty
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From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
Watty's
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From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But I love my fellow-sinners! and I hope, upon the whole, That the Army gets a hearing when it prays for Watty’s soul.
WideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading From _When the World was Wide_.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading And I wish I could immortalize him!
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THAT PRETTY GIRL IN THE ARMY Now I often sit at Watty’s, when the night is very near, With a head that’s full of jingles—and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I’m included in the prayer.
WorldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading From _When the World was Wide_.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would take a lot of praying, lots of thumping on the drum, To prepare our sinful, straying, erring souls for Kingdom Come.
