adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The school-master's friend, the parson, he too had known his more peaceful warfare, having married and become a manifold father.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
almightynounUS /ɔːlˈmaɪti/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Of a truth it was feared at one period that the parson was running altogether to prayers and daughters.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The school-master's friend, the parson, he too had known his more peaceful warfare, having married and become a manifold father.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of a truth it was feared at one period that the parson was running altogether to prayers and daughters.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The school-master's friend, the parson, he too had known his more peaceful warfare, having married and become a manifold father.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
chancelnoun
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
CollectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
daughtersnounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Of a truth it was feared at one period that the parson was running altogether to prayers and daughters.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The school-master's friend, the parson, he too had known his more peaceful warfare, having married and become a manifold father.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Of a truth it was feared at one period that the parson was running altogether to prayers and daughters.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The school-master's friend, the parson, he too had known his more peaceful warfare, having married and become a manifold father.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
grievancenounUS /ˈɡriːvəns/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The school-master's friend, the parson, he too had known his more peaceful warfare, having married and become a manifold father.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The school-master's friend, the parson, he too had known his more peaceful warfare, having married and become a manifold father.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The school-master's friend, the parson, he too had known his more peaceful warfare, having married and become a manifold father.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The school-master's friend, the parson, he too had known his more peaceful warfare, having married and become a manifold father.
Howbeit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
innocentlyadverbUS /ˈɪnəsəntli/
in a not unlawful manner
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of a truth it was feared at one period that the parson was running altogether to prayers and daughters.
knoweth
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From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The school-master's friend, the parson, he too had known his more peaceful warfare, having married and become a manifold father.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
manifoldnounUS /ˈmænəfoʊld/
a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
From this reading The school-master's friend, the parson, he too had known his more peaceful warfare, having married and become a manifold father.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading The school-master's friend, the parson, he too had known his more peaceful warfare, having married and become a manifold father.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The school-master's friend, the parson, he too had known his more peaceful warfare, having married and become a manifold father.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of a truth it was feared at one period that the parson was running altogether to prayers and daughters.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of a truth it was feared at one period that the parson was running altogether to prayers and daughters.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The school-master's friend, the parson, he too had known his more peaceful warfare, having married and become a manifold father.
parson's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading The school-master's friend, the parson, he too had known his more peaceful warfare, having married and become a manifold father.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading Of a truth it was feared at one period that the parson was running altogether to prayers and daughters.
petitionsnounUS /pəˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “petition” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
pewnounUS /pjuː/
long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
prayersnounUS /prerz/
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Of a truth it was feared at one period that the parson was running altogether to prayers and daughters.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
rippledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpəld/
uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Of a truth it was feared at one period that the parson was running altogether to prayers and daughters.
school-master's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The school-master's friend, the parson, he too had known his more peaceful warfare, having married and become a manifold father.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of a truth it was feared at one period that the parson was running altogether to prayers and daughters.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The school-master's friend, the parson, he too had known his more peaceful warfare, having married and become a manifold father.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of a truth it was feared at one period that the parson was running altogether to prayers and daughters.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The school-master's friend, the parson, he too had known his more peaceful warfare, having married and become a manifold father.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Of a truth it was feared at one period that the parson was running altogether to prayers and daughters.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
wailverbUS /weɪl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The school-master's friend, the parson, he too had known his more peaceful warfare, having married and become a manifold father.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of a truth it was feared at one period that the parson was running altogether to prayers and daughters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But it was not until later on when mother and six were packed into one short pew at morning service, that they became known in a body as the parson's Collect for all Sundays.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading For it was remarked that with each birth, his petitions seemed longer and his voice to rise from behind the chancel with a fresh wail as of one who felt a growing grievance both against himself and the almighty.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Howbeit, innocently enough after the appearance of the fifth female infant, one morning he preached the words: "No man knoweth what manner of creature he is"; and was unaware that a sudden smile rippled over the faces of his hearers.
