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threepenny

/ˈθɹʌpəni/

Meanings
noun
A stamp worth three pence.

Examples :

"The collector was excited to find a rare threepenny in the old envelope. "
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Related Words

Illustration attempt

attempt noun

/əˈtɛmpt/

The action of trying at something.

"It was worth the attempt."

Illustration collector

collector noun

/kəˈlɛktə(ɹ)/ /kəˈlɛktɚ/

A person who or thing that collects, or which creates or manages a collection.

"He is an avid collector of nineteenth-century postage stamps."

Illustration candies

candies noun

/ˈkændiz/

Edible, sweet-tasting confectionery containing sugar, or sometimes artificial sweeteners, and often flavored with fruit, chocolate, nuts, herbs and spices, or artificial flavors.

"The children received lots of candies for Halloween. "

Illustration having

having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

Illustration little

little noun

/ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ /ˈlɪtl̩/

A small amount.

"Can I try a little of that sauce?"

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wilted verb

/ˈwɪltɪd/ /ˈwɪldɪd/

To droop or become limp and flaccid (as a dying leaf or flower).

"The flowers in the vase wilted after being left in the sun all day. "

Illustration apologize

apologize verb

/əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz/ /əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz/

(often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends

"My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter."

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bargain noun

/-ɡɪn/ /ˈbɑːɹɡən/

An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds himself to transfer the right to some property for a consideration, and the other party binds himself to receive the property and pay the consideration.

"The bargain for the used textbook was that the student would pay $20. "

Illustration envelope

envelope noun

/ˈɒn.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɑn.vəˌloʊp/ /ɛnˈvɛləp/

A paper or cardboard wrapper used to enclose small, flat items, especially letters, for mailing.

"My sister put the letter in an envelope and took it to the mailbox. "

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threepence noun

/ˈθɹɛpəns/ /ˈθɹiːpɛns/

The amount of money equal to that of three pence (old or new).

"My grandmother saved a few threepence coins for my allowance. "

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vulgar noun

/ˈvʌl.ɡə/ /ˈvʌl.ɡɚ/

(classicism) A common, ordinary person.

"The new student, a typical vulgar, quickly fit in with the other freshmen. "

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excited verb

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

To stir the emotions of.

"The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present."