adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Rise and Fall of a Bent Little Prophet Down in the village the various dinners of ceremony to the visiting officials were over.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On the platform about him sat his Counsellors, the more distinguished of his suite, and the local dignitaries of the Church.
abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
absorbverbUS /əbˈzɔːrb/
become imbued
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
affableadjectiveUS /ˈæfəbəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading In due time came Brigham, strolling between Elder Wardle and Bishop Wright, bland, affable, and benignant.
Amalon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Rise and Fall of a Bent Little Prophet Down in the village the various dinners of ceremony to the visiting officials were over.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
benignantadjective
pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
From this reading In due time came Brigham, strolling between Elder Wardle and Bishop Wright, bland, affable, and benignant.
BentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The Rise and Fall of a Bent Little Prophet Down in the village the various dinners of ceremony to the visiting officials were over.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
BishopnounUS /ˈbɪʃəp/
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 In due time came Brigham, strolling between Elder Wardle and Bishop Wright, bland, affable, and benignant.
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading In due time came Brigham, strolling between Elder Wardle and Bishop Wright, bland, affable, and benignant.
bowerynounUS /ˈbaʊəri/
a street in Manhattan noted for cheap hotels frequented by homeless derelicts
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
Brigham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In due time came Brigham, strolling between Elder Wardle and Bishop Wright, bland, affable, and benignant.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In due time came Brigham, strolling between Elder Wardle and Bishop Wright, bland, affable, and benignant.
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The Rise and Fall of a Bent Little Prophet Down in the village the various dinners of ceremony to the visiting officials were over.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading On the platform about him sat his Counsellors, the more distinguished of his suite, and the local dignitaries of the Church.
CounsellorsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsələrz/
plural of “counsellor” — someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading On the platform about him sat his Counsellors, the more distinguished of his suite, and the local dignitaries of the Church.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
DeitynounUS /ˈdiːəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
dignitariesnounUS /ˈdɪɡnəteriz/
plural of “dignitary” — an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
From this reading On the platform about him sat his Counsellors, the more distinguished of his suite, and the local dignitaries of the Church.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The Rise and Fall of a Bent Little Prophet Down in the village the various dinners of ceremony to the visiting officials were over.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading On the platform about him sat his Counsellors, the more distinguished of his suite, and the local dignitaries of the Church.
DownadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Rise and Fall of a Bent Little Prophet Down in the village the various dinners of ceremony to the visiting officials were over.
droppingsnounUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋz/
fecal matter of animals
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In due time came Brigham, strolling between Elder Wardle and Bishop Wright, bland, affable, and benignant.
EldernounUS /ˈeldər/
a person who is older than you are
From this reading In due time came Brigham, strolling between Elder Wardle and Bishop Wright, bland, affable, and benignant.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
expectantlyadverb
in an expectant manner
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
FallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The Rise and Fall of a Bent Little Prophet Down in the village the various dinners of ceremony to the visiting officials were over.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
giftnounUS /ɡɪft/
something acquired without compensation
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the platform about him sat his Counsellors, the more distinguished of his suite, and the local dignitaries of the Church.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the platform about him sat his Counsellors, the more distinguished of his suite, and the local dignitaries of the Church.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
impartiallyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəli/
in an impartial manner
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Rise and Fall of a Bent Little Prophet Down in the village the various dinners of ceremony to the visiting officials were over.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
irrigationnounUS /ˌɪrəˈɡeɪʃən/
supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Rise and Fall of a Bent Little Prophet Down in the village the various dinners of ceremony to the visiting officials were over.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading On the platform about him sat his Counsellors, the more distinguished of his suite, and the local dignitaries of the Church.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the platform about him sat his Counsellors, the more distinguished of his suite, and the local dignitaries of the Church.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Rise and Fall of a Bent Little Prophet Down in the village the various dinners of ceremony to the visiting officials were over.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading The Rise and Fall of a Bent Little Prophet Down in the village the various dinners of ceremony to the visiting officials were over.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Rise and Fall of a Bent Little Prophet Down in the village the various dinners of ceremony to the visiting officials were over.
peachesnounUS /ˈpiːtʃəz/
plural of “peach” — cultivated in temperate regions
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
platformnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrm/
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading On the platform about him sat his Counsellors, the more distinguished of his suite, and the local dignitaries of the Church.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
practical-minded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
ProphetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading The Rise and Fall of a Bent Little Prophet Down in the village the various dinners of ceremony to the visiting officials were over.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
reigningadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
exercising power or authority
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
RiseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading The Rise and Fall of a Bent Little Prophet Down in the village the various dinners of ceremony to the visiting officials were over.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
season'snounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
possessive form of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
sheep-dip
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
SpiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
store-goods
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading In due time came Brigham, strolling between Elder Wardle and Bishop Wright, bland, affable, and benignant.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading On the platform about him sat his Counsellors, the more distinguished of his suite, and the local dignitaries of the Church.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
tannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Rise and Fall of a Bent Little Prophet Down in the village the various dinners of ceremony to the visiting officials were over.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In due time came Brigham, strolling between Elder Wardle and Bishop Wright, bland, affable, and benignant.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Rise and Fall of a Bent Little Prophet Down in the village the various dinners of ceremony to the visiting officials were over.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
touchingadjectiveUS /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
unpleasingadjective
unpleasant or disagreeable to the senses
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Then the entire populace of Amalon, in its Sunday best of “valley tan” or store-goods, flocked to the little square and sat expectantly on the benches under the green roof of the bowery, ready to absorb the droppings of the sanctuary.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The Rise and Fall of a Bent Little Prophet Down in the village the various dinners of ceremony to the visiting officials were over.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The Rise and Fall of a Bent Little Prophet Down in the village the various dinners of ceremony to the visiting officials were over.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading The Rise and Fall of a Bent Little Prophet Down in the village the various dinners of ceremony to the visiting officials were over.
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading An hour had followed of decent rest and informal chat between the visitors and their hosts, touching impartially on matters of general interest; on irrigation, the gift of tongues, the season’s crop of peaches, the pouring out of the Spirit abroad, the best mixture of sheep-dip; on many matters not unpleasing to the practical-minded Deity reigning over them.
Wardle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In due time came Brigham, strolling between Elder Wardle and Bishop Wright, bland, affable, and benignant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Rise and Fall of a Bent Little Prophet Down in the village the various dinners of ceremony to the visiting officials were over.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading In due time came Brigham, strolling between Elder Wardle and Bishop Wright, bland, affable, and benignant.
