adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moreover, he consented to take a shilling’s worth of Musical Bank money, which (as he has explained in his book) has no appreciable value outside these banks.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading My father, schooled under adversity, knew that it was never well to press advantage too far.
adversitynounUS /ədˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.
From this reading My father, schooled under adversity, knew that it was never well to press advantage too far.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading He did this because he knew that it would be respectable to be seen carrying a little Musical Bank money, and also because he wished to give some of it to the British Museum, where he knew that this curious coinage was unrepresented.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did this because he knew that it would be respectable to be seen carrying a little Musical Bank money, and also because he wished to give some of it to the British Museum, where he knew that this curious coinage was unrepresented.
appreciableadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃəbəl/
enough to be estimated or measured
From this reading Moreover, he consented to take a shilling’s worth of Musical Bank money, which (as he has explained in his book) has no appreciable value outside these banks.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
BanknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Moreover, he consented to take a shilling’s worth of Musical Bank money, which (as he has explained in his book) has no appreciable value outside these banks.
banksnounUS /bæŋks/
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Moreover, he consented to take a shilling’s worth of Musical Bank money, which (as he has explained in his book) has no appreciable value outside these banks.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He did this because he knew that it would be respectable to be seen carrying a little Musical Bank money, and also because he wished to give some of it to the British Museum, where he knew that this curious coinage was unrepresented.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He did this because he knew that it would be respectable to be seen carrying a little Musical Bank money, and also because he wished to give some of it to the British Museum, where he knew that this curious coinage was unrepresented.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But the coins struck him as being much thinner and smaller than he had remembered them.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Moreover, he consented to take a shilling’s worth of Musical Bank money, which (as he has explained in his book) has no appreciable value outside these banks.
braceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading He did this because he knew that it would be respectable to be seen carrying a little Musical Bank money, and also because he wished to give some of it to the British Museum, where he knew that this curious coinage was unrepresented.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the coins struck him as being much thinner and smaller than he had remembered them.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He did this because he knew that it would be respectable to be seen carrying a little Musical Bank money, and also because he wished to give some of it to the British Museum, where he knew that this curious coinage was unrepresented.
coinagenounUS /ˈkɔɪnɪdʒ/
coins collectively
From this reading He did this because he knew that it would be respectable to be seen carrying a little Musical Bank money, and also because he wished to give some of it to the British Museum, where he knew that this curious coinage was unrepresented.
coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading But the coins struck him as being much thinner and smaller than he had remembered them.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Moreover, he consented to take a shilling’s worth of Musical Bank money, which (as he has explained in his book) has no appreciable value outside these banks.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He did this because he knew that it would be respectable to be seen carrying a little Musical Bank money, and also because he wished to give some of it to the British Museum, where he knew that this curious coinage was unrepresented.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did this because he knew that it would be respectable to be seen carrying a little Musical Bank money, and also because he wished to give some of it to the British Museum, where he knew that this curious coinage was unrepresented.
equivalentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Moreover, he consented to take a shilling’s worth of Musical Bank money, which (as he has explained in his book) has no appreciable value outside these banks.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading My father, schooled under adversity, knew that it was never well to press advantage too far.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My father, schooled under adversity, knew that it was never well to press advantage too far.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He did this because he knew that it would be respectable to be seen carrying a little Musical Bank money, and also because he wished to give some of it to the British Museum, where he knew that this curious coinage was unrepresented.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover, he consented to take a shilling’s worth of Musical Bank money, which (as he has explained in his book) has no appreciable value outside these banks.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the coins struck him as being much thinner and smaller than he had remembered them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, he consented to take a shilling’s worth of Musical Bank money, which (as he has explained in his book) has no appreciable value outside these banks.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Moreover, he consented to take a shilling’s worth of Musical Bank money, which (as he has explained in his book) has no appreciable value outside these banks.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My father, schooled under adversity, knew that it was never well to press advantage too far.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading My father, schooled under adversity, knew that it was never well to press advantage too far.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He did this because he knew that it would be respectable to be seen carrying a little Musical Bank money, and also because he wished to give some of it to the British Museum, where he knew that this curious coinage was unrepresented.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Moreover, he consented to take a shilling’s worth of Musical Bank money, which (as he has explained in his book) has no appreciable value outside these banks.
MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, he consented to take a shilling’s worth of Musical Bank money, which (as he has explained in his book) has no appreciable value outside these banks.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But the coins struck him as being much thinner and smaller than he had remembered them.
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading He did this because he knew that it would be respectable to be seen carrying a little Musical Bank money, and also because he wished to give some of it to the British Museum, where he knew that this curious coinage was unrepresented.
MusicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Moreover, he consented to take a shilling’s worth of Musical Bank money, which (as he has explained in his book) has no appreciable value outside these banks.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My father, schooled under adversity, knew that it was never well to press advantage too far.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading My father, schooled under adversity, knew that it was never well to press advantage too far.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Moreover, he consented to take a shilling’s worth of Musical Bank money, which (as he has explained in his book) has no appreciable value outside these banks.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Moreover, he consented to take a shilling’s worth of Musical Bank money, which (as he has explained in his book) has no appreciable value outside these banks.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading My father, schooled under adversity, knew that it was never well to press advantage too far.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading But the coins struck him as being much thinner and smaller than he had remembered them.
respectableadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektəbəl/
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading He did this because he knew that it would be respectable to be seen carrying a little Musical Bank money, and also because he wished to give some of it to the British Museum, where he knew that this curious coinage was unrepresented.
schooledverbUS /skuːld/
past form of “school” — educate in or as if in a school
From this reading My father, schooled under adversity, knew that it was never well to press advantage too far.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He did this because he knew that it would be respectable to be seen carrying a little Musical Bank money, and also because he wished to give some of it to the British Museum, where he knew that this curious coinage was unrepresented.
shilling's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Moreover, he consented to take a shilling’s worth of Musical Bank money, which (as he has explained in his book) has no appreciable value outside these banks.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading But the coins struck him as being much thinner and smaller than he had remembered them.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He did this because he knew that it would be respectable to be seen carrying a little Musical Bank money, and also because he wished to give some of it to the British Museum, where he knew that this curious coinage was unrepresented.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading But the coins struck him as being much thinner and smaller than he had remembered them.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Moreover, he consented to take a shilling’s worth of Musical Bank money, which (as he has explained in his book) has no appreciable value outside these banks.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My father, schooled under adversity, knew that it was never well to press advantage too far.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Moreover, he consented to take a shilling’s worth of Musical Bank money, which (as he has explained in his book) has no appreciable value outside these banks.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
thinnernounUS /ˈθɪnər/
a diluting agent
From this reading But the coins struck him as being much thinner and smaller than he had remembered them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He did this because he knew that it would be respectable to be seen carrying a little Musical Bank money, and also because he wished to give some of it to the British Museum, where he knew that this curious coinage was unrepresented.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My father, schooled under adversity, knew that it was never well to press advantage too far.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading My father, schooled under adversity, knew that it was never well to press advantage too far.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading My father, schooled under adversity, knew that it was never well to press advantage too far.
unrepresented
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did this because he knew that it would be respectable to be seen carrying a little Musical Bank money, and also because he wished to give some of it to the British Museum, where he knew that this curious coinage was unrepresented.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Moreover, he consented to take a shilling’s worth of Musical Bank money, which (as he has explained in his book) has no appreciable value outside these banks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My father, schooled under adversity, knew that it was never well to press advantage too far.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading My father, schooled under adversity, knew that it was never well to press advantage too far.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He did this because he knew that it would be respectable to be seen carrying a little Musical Bank money, and also because he wished to give some of it to the British Museum, where he knew that this curious coinage was unrepresented.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He did this because he knew that it would be respectable to be seen carrying a little Musical Bank money, and also because he wished to give some of it to the British Museum, where he knew that this curious coinage was unrepresented.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He took the equivalent of five shillings for three brace, which was somewhat less than the birds would have been worth when things were as he had known them.
