aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "D'ye think the parson will say anything about old Billy?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Word had spread rapidly that the Bishop would arrive during the week, and it was confidently expected that the parson would touch on the question from the pulpit.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Guess we'll git something to-day," one man remarked to another, near the church door.
any thing at all
From this reading "D'ye think the parson will say anything about old Billy?"
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Word had spread rapidly that the Bishop would arrive during the week, and it was confidently expected that the parson would touch on the question from the pulpit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Overseer The service at the parish church Sunday morning was largely attended.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The Overseer The service at the parish church Sunday morning was largely attended.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "D'ye think the parson will say anything about old Billy?"
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Word had spread rapidly that the Bishop would arrive during the week, and it was confidently expected that the parson would touch on the question from the pulpit.
of short duration or distance
From this reading "Y'bet," was the brief response.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The Overseer The service at the parish church Sunday morning was largely attended.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading Word had spread rapidly that the Bishop would arrive during the week, and it was confidently expected that the parson would touch on the question from the pulpit.
D'ye
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From this reading "D'ye think the parson will say anything about old Billy?"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Guess we'll git something to-day," one man remarked to another, near the church door.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Word had spread rapidly that the Bishop would arrive during the week, and it was confidently expected that the parson would touch on the question from the pulpit.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Word had spread rapidly that the Bishop would arrive during the week, and it was confidently expected that the parson would touch on the question from the pulpit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Word had spread rapidly that the Bishop would arrive during the week, and it was confidently expected that the parson would touch on the question from the pulpit.
gitnounUS /ɡɪt/
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading "Guess we'll git something to-day," one man remarked to another, near the church door.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Guess we'll git something to-day," one man remarked to another, near the church door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Word had spread rapidly that the Bishop would arrive during the week, and it was confidently expected that the parson would touch on the question from the pulpit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Word had spread rapidly that the Bishop would arrive during the week, and it was confidently expected that the parson would touch on the question from the pulpit.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The Overseer The service at the parish church Sunday morning was largely attended.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Guess we'll git something to-day," one man remarked to another, near the church door.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Overseer The service at the parish church Sunday morning was largely attended.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Guess we'll git something to-day," one man remarked to another, near the church door.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "D'ye think the parson will say anything about old Billy?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Word had spread rapidly that the Bishop would arrive during the week, and it was confidently expected that the parson would touch on the question from the pulpit.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Guess we'll git something to-day," one man remarked to another, near the church door.
OverseernounUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːər/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading The Overseer The service at the parish church Sunday morning was largely attended.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading The Overseer The service at the parish church Sunday morning was largely attended.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Word had spread rapidly that the Bishop would arrive during the week, and it was confidently expected that the parson would touch on the question from the pulpit.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading Word had spread rapidly that the Bishop would arrive during the week, and it was confidently expected that the parson would touch on the question from the pulpit.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Word had spread rapidly that the Bishop would arrive during the week, and it was confidently expected that the parson would touch on the question from the pulpit.
with speed
From this reading Word had spread rapidly that the Bishop would arrive during the week, and it was confidently expected that the parson would touch on the question from the pulpit.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Guess we'll git something to-day," one man remarked to another, near the church door.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading "Y'bet," was the brief response.
express in words
From this reading "D'ye think the parson will say anything about old Billy?"
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The Overseer The service at the parish church Sunday morning was largely attended.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Guess we'll git something to-day," one man remarked to another, near the church door.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Word had spread rapidly that the Bishop would arrive during the week, and it was confidently expected that the parson would touch on the question from the pulpit.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The Overseer The service at the parish church Sunday morning was largely attended.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Word had spread rapidly that the Bishop would arrive during the week, and it was confidently expected that the parson would touch on the question from the pulpit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Overseer The service at the parish church Sunday morning was largely attended.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "D'ye think the parson will say anything about old Billy?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Guess we'll git something to-day," one man remarked to another, near the church door.
to-day
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From this reading "Guess we'll git something to-day," one man remarked to another, near the church door.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Word had spread rapidly that the Bishop would arrive during the week, and it was confidently expected that the parson would touch on the question from the pulpit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Overseer The service at the parish church Sunday morning was largely attended.
we'll
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From this reading "Guess we'll git something to-day," one man remarked to another, near the church door.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Word had spread rapidly that the Bishop would arrive during the week, and it was confidently expected that the parson would touch on the question from the pulpit.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "D'ye think the parson will say anything about old Billy?"
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Word had spread rapidly that the Bishop would arrive during the week, and it was confidently expected that the parson would touch on the question from the pulpit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Word had spread rapidly that the Bishop would arrive during the week, and it was confidently expected that the parson would touch on the question from the pulpit.
Y'bet
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From this reading "Y'bet," was the brief response.
