adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading A word from the tranter, however, set them right again; and as they descended the hill, the regular tramp, tramp, tramp of the united feet was clearly audible from the vicarage garden.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading A word from the tranter, however, set them right again; and as they descended the hill, the regular tramp, tramp, tramp of the united feet was clearly audible from the vicarage garden.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading A word from the tranter, however, set them right again; and as they descended the hill, the regular tramp, tramp, tramp of the united feet was clearly audible from the vicarage garden.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading A word from the tranter, however, set them right again; and as they descended the hill, the regular tramp, tramp, tramp of the united feet was clearly audible from the vicarage garden.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
faintadjectiveUS /feɪnt/
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A word from the tranter, however, set them right again; and as they descended the hill, the regular tramp, tramp, tramp of the united feet was clearly audible from the vicarage garden.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A word from the tranter, however, set them right again; and as they descended the hill, the regular tramp, tramp, tramp of the united feet was clearly audible from the vicarage garden.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A word from the tranter, however, set them right again; and as they descended the hill, the regular tramp, tramp, tramp of the united feet was clearly audible from the vicarage garden.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
INTERVIEWverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Now keep step again, will ye?” said the tranter.
lanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
marchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now keep step again, will ye?” said the tranter.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
obliteratedadjectiveUS /əˈblɪtəreɪtɪd/
reduced to nothingness
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
opener's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading A word from the tranter, however, set them right again; and as they descended the hill, the regular tramp, tramp, tramp of the united feet was clearly audible from the vicarage garden.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading A word from the tranter, however, set them right again; and as they descended the hill, the regular tramp, tramp, tramp of the united feet was clearly audible from the vicarage garden.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now keep step again, will ye?” said the tranter.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A word from the tranter, however, set them right again; and as they descended the hill, the regular tramp, tramp, tramp of the united feet was clearly audible from the vicarage garden.
sheepnounUS /ʃiːp/
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
shufflingnounUS /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
slammingverbUS /ˈslæmɪŋ/
inflected form of “slam” — close violently
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
strikingadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
swungverbUS /swʌŋ/
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A word from the tranter, however, set them right again; and as they descended the hill, the regular tramp, tramp, tramp of the united feet was clearly audible from the vicarage garden.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading A word from the tranter, however, set them right again; and as they descended the hill, the regular tramp, tramp, tramp of the united feet was clearly audible from the vicarage garden.
tranter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A word from the tranter, however, set them right again; and as they descended the hill, the regular tramp, tramp, tramp of the united feet was clearly audible from the vicarage garden.
tranter's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading A word from the tranter, however, set them right again; and as they descended the hill, the regular tramp, tramp, tramp of the united feet was clearly audible from the vicarage garden.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
VICARnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
vicaragenoun
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A word from the tranter, however, set them right again; and as they descended the hill, the regular tramp, tramp, tramp of the united feet was clearly audible from the vicarage garden.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This dignity of march gradually became obliterated as they went on, and by the time they reached the hill behind the vicarage a faint resemblance to a flock of sheep might have been discerned in the venerable party.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading At the opening of the gate there was another short interval of irregular shuffling, caused by a rather peculiar habit the gate had, when swung open quickly, of striking against the bank and slamming back into the opener’s face.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Now keep step again, will ye?” said the tranter.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICAR At six o’clock the next day, the whole body of men in the choir emerged from the tranter’s door, and advanced with a firm step down the lane.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A word from the tranter, however, set them right again; and as they descended the hill, the regular tramp, tramp, tramp of the united feet was clearly audible from the vicarage garden.
yepronounUS /jiː/
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “Now keep step again, will ye?” said the tranter.
