used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their treasure for the greater part consisted of a pig, that was certainly being "laid up" to meet the rent at Christmas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Their treasure for the greater part consisted of a pig, that was certainly being "laid up" to meet the rent at Christmas.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Their treasure for the greater part consisted of a pig, that was certainly being "laid up" to meet the rent at Christmas.
terminate
From this reading "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal."
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Except four of their number, the "quality" in the carved Easthope pew, none of them had much treasure on earth.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Their treasure for the greater part consisted of a pig, that was certainly being "laid up" to meet the rent at Christmas.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Their treasure for the greater part consisted of a pig, that was certainly being "laid up" to meet the rent at Christmas.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading The little congregation settled down peacefully to listen.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Their treasure for the greater part consisted of a pig, that was certainly being "laid up" to meet the rent at Christmas.
corruptverbUS /kərˈʌpt/
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal."
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The little congregation settled down peacefully to listen.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal."
Easthope
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From this reading Except four of their number, the "quality" in the carved Easthope pew, none of them had much treasure on earth.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except four of their number, the "quality" in the carved Easthope pew, none of them had much treasure on earth.
expoundverbUS /ɪkˈspaʊnd/
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
From this reading The Vicar gave out the text, and proceeded to expound it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Except four of their number, the "quality" in the carved Easthope pew, none of them had much treasure on earth.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Vicar gave out the text, and proceeded to expound it.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Their treasure for the greater part consisted of a pig, that was certainly being "laid up" to meet the rent at Christmas.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Except four of their number, the "quality" in the carved Easthope pew, none of them had much treasure on earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Except four of their number, the "quality" in the carved Easthope pew, none of them had much treasure on earth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Vicar gave out the text, and proceeded to expound it.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Their treasure for the greater part consisted of a pig, that was certainly being "laid up" to meet the rent at Christmas.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal."
hear with intention
From this reading The little congregation settled down peacefully to listen.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little congregation settled down peacefully to listen.
come together
From this reading Their treasure for the greater part consisted of a pig, that was certainly being "laid up" to meet the rent at Christmas.
mothnounUS /mɔːθ/
typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
From this reading "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Except four of their number, the "quality" in the carved Easthope pew, none of them had much treasure on earth.
not one, and not any
From this reading Except four of their number, the "quality" in the carved Easthope pew, none of them had much treasure on earth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Except four of their number, the "quality" in the carved Easthope pew, none of them had much treasure on earth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Except four of their number, the "quality" in the carved Easthope pew, none of them had much treasure on earth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Except four of their number, the "quality" in the carved Easthope pew, none of them had much treasure on earth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Vicar gave out the text, and proceeded to expound it.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Their treasure for the greater part consisted of a pig, that was certainly being "laid up" to meet the rent at Christmas.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading The little congregation settled down peacefully to listen.
pewnounUS /pjuː/
long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
From this reading Except four of their number, the "quality" in the carved Easthope pew, none of them had much treasure on earth.
pignounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading Their treasure for the greater part consisted of a pig, that was certainly being "laid up" to meet the rent at Christmas.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The Vicar gave out the text, and proceeded to expound it.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Except four of their number, the "quality" in the carved Easthope pew, none of them had much treasure on earth.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading Their treasure for the greater part consisted of a pig, that was certainly being "laid up" to meet the rent at Christmas.
rustverbUS /rʌst/
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
From this reading "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal."
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The little congregation settled down peacefully to listen.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal."
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading The Vicar gave out the text, and proceeded to expound it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their treasure for the greater part consisted of a pig, that was certainly being "laid up" to meet the rent at Christmas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Vicar gave out the text, and proceeded to expound it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Except four of their number, the "quality" in the carved Easthope pew, none of them had much treasure on earth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Except four of their number, the "quality" in the carved Easthope pew, none of them had much treasure on earth.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Vicar gave out the text, and proceeded to expound it.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Except four of their number, the "quality" in the carved Easthope pew, none of them had much treasure on earth.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal."
VicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading The Vicar gave out the text, and proceeded to expound it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their treasure for the greater part consisted of a pig, that was certainly being "laid up" to meet the rent at Christmas.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal."
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal."
