used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading The change came out with a fine clatter; we children used to keep awake on purpose to hear it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
the lower side of anything
From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The change came out with a fine clatter; we children used to keep awake on purpose to hear it.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The change came out with a fine clatter; we children used to keep awake on purpose to hear it.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading The change came out with a fine clatter; we children used to keep awake on purpose to hear it.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
communion-table
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From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
Dilworth
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From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
Dr
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From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The change came out with a fine clatter; we children used to keep awake on purpose to hear it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
glovenounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The change came out with a fine clatter; we children used to keep awake on purpose to hear it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The change came out with a fine clatter; we children used to keep awake on purpose to hear it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The change came out with a fine clatter; we children used to keep awake on purpose to hear it.
Lavendar
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From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
Michael'snounUS /ˈmaɪkəlz/
possessive form of “michael” — (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
on one occasion
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The change came out with a fine clatter; we children used to keep awake on purpose to hear it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
pausesnounUS /ˈpɔːzəz/
plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
pewnounUS /pjuː/
long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
pompousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːmpəs/
puffed up with vanity
From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
pouchnounUS /paʊtʃ/
a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The change came out with a fine clatter; we children used to keep awake on purpose to hear it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
rakedverbUS /reɪkt/
past form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
express in words
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
St
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From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
tasselnounUS /ˈtæsəl/
adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end
From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
push forcefully
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The change came out with a fine clatter; we children used to keep awake on purpose to hear it.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
precisely as stated
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The change came out with a fine clatter; we children used to keep awake on purpose to hear it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
at the time that
From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
which person or people
From this reading When these poles had raked every pew, they were carried up the aisle to Dr. Lavendar, who, taking hold of the purple tassel on the bottom of each bag, turned the contents into a silver plate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Once in a while a bill would rustle out with the silver and balance on the top of the little heap in such an exciting way that Dr. Lavendar had to put his hand over it to keep it from blowing off as he carried the plate to the communion-table--we did not say "altar" in Old Chester.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading Every Sunday morning Mr. Samuel Wright and Mr. Thomas Dilworth--the one pale and pompous, the other rosy and smiling--took up the collection in St. Michael's.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A mahogany pole with a black velvet pouch on one end, was thrust solemnly into each pew, then drawn back with very personal pauses--which were embarrassing if you had forgotten to put some change into your glove before starting for church.
