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From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
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From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
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From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
(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 "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The clock at the Great Brewery struck ten, the hour at which the banks opened.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The clock at the Great Brewery struck ten, the hour at which the banks opened.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
BREAKSnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading MISS SALLY BREAKS THE DOORS.
BrewerynounUS /ˈbruːəri/
a plant where beer is brewed by fermentation
From this reading The clock at the Great Brewery struck ten, the hour at which the banks opened.
bullfinchnoun
United States architect who designed the Capitol Building in Washington which served as a model for state capitols throughout the United States (1763-1844)
From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
cagedverbUS /keɪdʒd/
past form of “cage” — confine in a cage
From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The clock at the Great Brewery struck ten, the hour at which the banks opened.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
counting-house
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From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading He had coveted the ophicleide for weeks; but he knew how to wait, and in the end it had fallen to his hand--if the simile may be permitted--like a ripe peach.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading MISS SALLY BREAKS THE DOORS.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
dumb-bells
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From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He had coveted the ophicleide for weeks; but he knew how to wait, and in the end it had fallen to his hand--if the simile may be permitted--like a ripe peach.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading He had coveted the ophicleide for weeks; but he knew how to wait, and in the end it had fallen to his hand--if the simile may be permitted--like a ripe peach.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had coveted the ophicleide for weeks; but he knew how to wait, and in the end it had fallen to his hand--if the simile may be permitted--like a ripe peach.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The clock at the Great Brewery struck ten, the hour at which the banks opened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He had coveted the ophicleide for weeks; but he knew how to wait, and in the end it had fallen to his hand--if the simile may be permitted--like a ripe peach.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The clock at the Great Brewery struck ten, the hour at which the banks opened.
how
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From this reading He had coveted the ophicleide for weeks; but he knew how to wait, and in the end it had fallen to his hand--if the simile may be permitted--like a ripe peach.
HucksnounUS /hʌks/
plural of “huck” — toweling consisting of coarse absorbent cotton or linen fabric
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had coveted the ophicleide for weeks; but he knew how to wait, and in the end it had fallen to his hand--if the simile may be permitted--like a ripe peach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
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 He had coveted the ophicleide for weeks; but he knew how to wait, and in the end it had fallen to his hand--if the simile may be permitted--like a ripe peach.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He had coveted the ophicleide for weeks; but he knew how to wait, and in the end it had fallen to his hand--if the simile may be permitted--like a ripe peach.
LITANYnounUS /ˈlɪtəni/
any long and tedious address or recital
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
mattressnounUS /ˈmætrəs/
a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He had coveted the ophicleide for weeks; but he knew how to wait, and in the end it had fallen to his hand--if the simile may be permitted--like a ripe peach.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS SALLY BREAKS THE DOORS.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The clock at the Great Brewery struck ten, the hour at which the banks opened.
ophicleide
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From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
peachnounUS /piːtʃ/
cultivated in temperate regions
From this reading He had coveted the ophicleide for weeks; but he knew how to wait, and in the end it had fallen to his hand--if the simile may be permitted--like a ripe peach.
pencenounUS /pens/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading He had coveted the ophicleide for weeks; but he knew how to wait, and in the end it had fallen to his hand--if the simile may be permitted--like a ripe peach.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading He had coveted the ophicleide for weeks; but he knew how to wait, and in the end it had fallen to his hand--if the simile may be permitted--like a ripe peach.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
SALLYnounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading MISS SALLY BREAKS THE DOORS.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
shewverbUS /ʃuː/
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
similenoun
a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with “like” or “as”)
From this reading He had coveted the ophicleide for weeks; but he knew how to wait, and in the end it had fallen to his hand--if the simile may be permitted--like a ripe peach.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The clock at the Great Brewery struck ten, the hour at which the banks opened.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The clock at the Great Brewery struck ten, the hour at which the banks opened.
tenantrynoun
tenants of an estate considered as a group
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS SALLY BREAKS THE DOORS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It amounted to 12 pounds 2 shillings and 9 pence in cash; but to this must be added a caged bullfinch, a pair of dumb-bells, a down mattress and an ophicleide.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "_And to shew Thy pity upon all prisoners and captives._"--THE LITANY Mr. Hucks sat in his counting-house, counting out his money--or so much of it as he had collected from his tenantry on his Saturday rounds.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He had coveted the ophicleide for weeks; but he knew how to wait, and in the end it had fallen to his hand--if the simile may be permitted--like a ripe peach.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He had coveted the ophicleide for weeks; but he knew how to wait, and in the end it had fallen to his hand--if the simile may be permitted--like a ripe peach.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The clock at the Great Brewery struck ten, the hour at which the banks opened.
