adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
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 Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They joined in the hymns with more energy than usual, because they felt "singy" and knew the tunes as well.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They joined in the hymns with more energy than usual, because they felt "singy" and knew the tunes as well.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
bagnounUS /bæɡ/
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading They joined in the hymns with more energy than usual, because they felt "singy" and knew the tunes as well.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
BUTconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading --BUT DIFFERENTLY!
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Church was very--that is, they enjoyed the service very much, without knowing precisely why they liked it.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
contributorsnounUS /kənˈtrɪbjətərz/
plural of “contributor” — someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
DIFFERENTLYadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading --BUT DIFFERENTLY!
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
energynounUS /ˈenərdʒi/
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading They joined in the hymns with more energy than usual, because they felt "singy" and knew the tunes as well.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Church was very--that is, they enjoyed the service very much, without knowing precisely why they liked it.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading They joined in the hymns with more energy than usual, because they felt "singy" and knew the tunes as well.
fingerverbUS /ˈfɪŋɡər/
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
hymnsnounUS /hɪmz/
plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading They joined in the hymns with more energy than usual, because they felt "singy" and knew the tunes as well.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They joined in the hymns with more energy than usual, because they felt "singy" and knew the tunes as well.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Church was very--that is, they enjoyed the service very much, without knowing precisely why they liked it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Church was very--that is, they enjoyed the service very much, without knowing precisely why they liked it.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading They joined in the hymns with more energy than usual, because they felt "singy" and knew the tunes as well.
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 They joined in the hymns with more energy than usual, because they felt "singy" and knew the tunes as well.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Church was very--that is, they enjoyed the service very much, without knowing precisely why they liked it.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Church was very--that is, they enjoyed the service very much, without knowing precisely why they liked it.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They joined in the hymns with more energy than usual, because they felt "singy" and knew the tunes as well.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Church was very--that is, they enjoyed the service very much, without knowing precisely why they liked it.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Church was very--that is, they enjoyed the service very much, without knowing precisely why they liked it.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Church was very--that is, they enjoyed the service very much, without knowing precisely why they liked it.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
singy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They joined in the hymns with more energy than usual, because they felt "singy" and knew the tunes as well.
squeezedverbUS /skwiːzd/
past form of “squeeze” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
stuckadjectiveUS /stʌk/
caught or fixed
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
StumpernounUS /ˈstʌmpər/
a particularly difficult or baffling question or problem
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They joined in the hymns with more energy than usual, because they felt "singy" and knew the tunes as well.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Church was very--that is, they enjoyed the service very much, without knowing precisely why they liked it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Church was very--that is, they enjoyed the service very much, without knowing precisely why they liked it.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Church was very--that is, they enjoyed the service very much, without knowing precisely why they liked it.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
threepennyadjective
used of nail size; 1 1/8 in long
From this reading Colonel Stumper handed round one of the bags at the end of a long pole--and, though the clergyman didn't look at all as if he required feeding, the threepenny bits dropped in without the least regret on the part of the contributors.
Tim's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Tim's coin, however, having been squeezed for several minutes before the bag came round, stuck to his moist finger, and Stumper, thinking he had nothing to put in, drove the long handle past him towards Maria.
tunesnounUS /tuːnz/
plural of “tune” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading They joined in the hymns with more energy than usual, because they felt "singy" and knew the tunes as well.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading They joined in the hymns with more energy than usual, because they felt "singy" and knew the tunes as well.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Church was very--that is, they enjoyed the service very much, without knowing precisely why they liked it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Church was very--that is, they enjoyed the service very much, without knowing precisely why they liked it.
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 They joined in the hymns with more energy than usual, because they felt "singy" and knew the tunes as well.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Church was very--that is, they enjoyed the service very much, without knowing precisely why they liked it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They joined in the hymns with more energy than usual, because they felt "singy" and knew the tunes as well.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Church was very--that is, they enjoyed the service very much, without knowing precisely why they liked it.
