used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Lead, Kindly Light_ was sung with unusual feeling and reverence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
Brambledene
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From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The collection, for Church Expenses, was the largest ever taken in Brambledene Church, within the memory of man.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The collection, for Church Expenses, was the largest ever taken in Brambledene Church, within the memory of man.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David knew quite well who had put in that sovereign.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
DIANAnounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
at any time
From this reading The collection, for Church Expenses, was the largest ever taken in Brambledene Church, within the memory of man.
ExpensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading The collection, for Church Expenses, was the largest ever taken in Brambledene Church, within the memory of man.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading _Lead, Kindly Light_ was sung with unusual feeling and reverence.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The collection, for Church Expenses, was the largest ever taken in Brambledene Church, within the memory of man.
coins made of gold
From this reading In one of the plates, there was gold.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
highest in quality
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading David knew quite well who had put in that sovereign.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading _Lead, Kindly Light_ was sung with unusual feeling and reverence.
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 David knew quite well who had put in that sovereign.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The collection, for Church Expenses, was the largest ever taken in Brambledene Church, within the memory of man.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading _Lead, Kindly Light_ was sung with unusual feeling and reverence.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading _Lead, Kindly Light_ was sung with unusual feeling and reverence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The collection, for Church Expenses, was the largest ever taken in Brambledene Church, within the memory of man.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The collection, for Church Expenses, was the largest ever taken in Brambledene Church, within the memory of man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one of the plates, there was gold.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
by chance
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (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 In one of the plates, there was gold.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading David knew quite well who had put in that sovereign.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading David knew quite well who had put in that sovereign.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading _Lead, Kindly Light_ was sung with unusual feeling and reverence.
RIVERSnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
RIVERSCOURT
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From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading David knew quite well who had put in that sovereign.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading _Lead, Kindly Light_ was sung with unusual feeling and reverence.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The collection, for Church Expenses, was the largest ever taken in Brambledene Church, within the memory of man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading David knew quite well who had put in that sovereign.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In one of the plates, there was gold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading _Lead, Kindly Light_ was sung with unusual feeling and reverence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
(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 David knew quite well who had put in that sovereign.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DIANA RIVERS, OF RIVERSCOURT Perhaps the greatest tribute to David's sermon, was the quiet way in which the good people of Brambledene rose to their feet at its close.
which person or people
From this reading David knew quite well who had put in that sovereign.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Lead, Kindly Light_ was sung with unusual feeling and reverence.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The collection, for Church Expenses, was the largest ever taken in Brambledene Church, within the memory of man.