used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Its high, vaulted roof, its long rows of stately columns, its beautifully painted windows, the altar in the distance, and the twilight and the stillness of the holy place filled her with admiration and awe.
(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 THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading Its high, vaulted roof, its long rows of stately columns, its beautifully painted windows, the altar in the distance, and the twilight and the stillness of the holy place filled her with admiration and awe.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
AntwerpnounUS /ˈæntwərp/
a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460
From this reading One day some urgent business called her to the city of Antwerp.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading Its high, vaulted roof, its long rows of stately columns, its beautifully painted windows, the altar in the distance, and the twilight and the stillness of the holy place filled her with admiration and awe.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading Its high, vaulted roof, its long rows of stately columns, its beautifully painted windows, the altar in the distance, and the twilight and the stillness of the holy place filled her with admiration and awe.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
dearly loved
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading One day some urgent business called her to the city of Antwerp.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One day some urgent business called her to the city of Antwerp.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading One day some urgent business called her to the city of Antwerp.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading Its high, vaulted roof, its long rows of stately columns, its beautifully painted windows, the altar in the distance, and the twilight and the stillness of the holy place filled her with admiration and awe.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day some urgent business called her to the city of Antwerp.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading With deep reverence, she entered this time-honored house of worship.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Its high, vaulted roof, its long rows of stately columns, its beautifully painted windows, the altar in the distance, and the twilight and the stillness of the holy place filled her with admiration and awe.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading With deep reverence, she entered this time-honored house of worship.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
famedadjectiveUS /feɪmd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Its high, vaulted roof, its long rows of stately columns, its beautifully painted windows, the altar in the distance, and the twilight and the stillness of the holy place filled her with admiration and awe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Its high, vaulted roof, its long rows of stately columns, its beautifully painted windows, the altar in the distance, and the twilight and the stillness of the holy place filled her with admiration and awe.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Its high, vaulted roof, its long rows of stately columns, its beautifully painted windows, the altar in the distance, and the twilight and the stillness of the holy place filled her with admiration and awe.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading With deep reverence, she entered this time-honored house of worship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
LindennounUS /ˈlɪndən/
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Its high, vaulted roof, its long rows of stately columns, its beautifully painted windows, the altar in the distance, and the twilight and the stillness of the holy place filled her with admiration and awe.
for more time
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One day some urgent business called her to the city of Antwerp.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day some urgent business called her to the city of Antwerp.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
coated with paint
From this reading Its high, vaulted roof, its long rows of stately columns, its beautifully painted windows, the altar in the distance, and the twilight and the stillness of the holy place filled her with admiration and awe.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Its high, vaulted roof, its long rows of stately columns, its beautifully painted windows, the altar in the distance, and the twilight and the stillness of the holy place filled her with admiration and awe.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
RespectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading With deep reverence, she entered this time-honored house of worship.
possessing material wealth
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Its high, vaulted roof, its long rows of stately columns, its beautifully painted windows, the altar in the distance, and the twilight and the stillness of the holy place filled her with admiration and awe.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Its high, vaulted roof, its long rows of stately columns, its beautifully painted windows, the altar in the distance, and the twilight and the stillness of the holy place filled her with admiration and awe.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One day some urgent business called her to the city of Antwerp.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Its high, vaulted roof, its long rows of stately columns, its beautifully painted windows, the altar in the distance, and the twilight and the stillness of the holy place filled her with admiration and awe.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Its high, vaulted roof, its long rows of stately columns, its beautifully painted windows, the altar in the distance, and the twilight and the stillness of the holy place filled her with admiration and awe.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With deep reverence, she entered this time-honored house of worship.
time-honoredadjective
acceptable for a long time
From this reading With deep reverence, she entered this time-honored house of worship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One day some urgent business called her to the city of Antwerp.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Its high, vaulted roof, its long rows of stately columns, its beautifully painted windows, the altar in the distance, and the twilight and the stillness of the holy place filled her with admiration and awe.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading One day some urgent business called her to the city of Antwerp.
vaultedadjectiveUS /ˈvɔːltɪd/
having a hemispherical vault or dome
From this reading Its high, vaulted roof, its long rows of stately columns, its beautifully painted windows, the altar in the distance, and the twilight and the stillness of the holy place filled her with admiration and awe.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Here she was detained longer than she had expected, and during her stay she visited the principal points of interest, among them an old cathedral, famed far and wide for its beauty.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading THE OPEN DOOR Respected and beloved by all her neighbors, Mrs. Linden, a rich widow, lived a solitary life in her grand, old castle.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Its high, vaulted roof, its long rows of stately columns, its beautifully painted windows, the altar in the distance, and the twilight and the stillness of the holy place filled her with admiration and awe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With deep reverence, she entered this time-honored house of worship.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading With deep reverence, she entered this time-honored house of worship.
