adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a district very memorable.
abiding-place
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From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
adjoinsverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnz/
third-person singular of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
Alice
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From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
archwaynounUS /ˈɑːrtʃweɪ/
a passageway under a curved masonry construction
From this reading Fifty years since, I remember, you entered the precinct through a lowering archway that opened into a gloomy passage--Inner Temple Lane.
AsylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
BarnounUS /bɑːr/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading It extends southward to the Thames, and contains long ranges of melancholy buildings, in which lawyers (those reputed birds of prey) and their followers congregate.
BirthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
BrothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It extends southward to the Thames, and contains long ranges of melancholy buildings, in which lawyers (those reputed birds of prey) and their followers congregate.
Charles'snounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlzɪz/
possessive form of “charles” — King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
Christ'snounUS /kraɪsts/
possessive form of “christ” — a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
ConditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
congregateverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəɡeɪt/
come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading It extends southward to the Thames, and contains long ranges of melancholy buildings, in which lawyers (those reputed birds of prey) and their followers congregate.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading It extends southward to the Thames, and contains long ranges of melancholy buildings, in which lawyers (those reputed birds of prey) and their followers congregate.
DeathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
DespondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading It is a district very memorable.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Fifty years since, I remember, you entered the precinct through a lowering archway that opened into a gloomy passage--Inner Temple Lane.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
extendsverbUS /ɪkˈstendz/
third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading It extends southward to the Thames, and contains long ranges of melancholy buildings, in which lawyers (those reputed birds of prey) and their followers congregate.
FamilynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
FiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Fifty years since, I remember, you entered the precinct through a lowering archway that opened into a gloomy passage--Inner Temple Lane.
FleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading It extends southward to the Thames, and contains long ranges of melancholy buildings, in which lawyers (those reputed birds of prey) and their followers congregate.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading Fifty years since, I remember, you entered the precinct through a lowering archway that opened into a gloomy passage--Inner Temple Lane.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
HomenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
HospitalnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Fifty years since, I remember, you entered the precinct through a lowering archway that opened into a gloomy passage--Inner Temple Lane.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
InneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/
located inward
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Fifty years since, I remember, you entered the precinct through a lowering archway that opened into a gloomy passage--Inner Temple Lane.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a district very memorable.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
KnightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
LambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
LanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading Fifty years since, I remember, you entered the precinct through a lowering archway that opened into a gloomy passage--Inner Temple Lane.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading It extends southward to the Thames, and contains long ranges of melancholy buildings, in which lawyers (those reputed birds of prey) and their followers congregate.
liesnounUS /laɪz/
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
LivingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 It extends southward to the Thames, and contains long ranges of melancholy buildings, in which lawyers (those reputed birds of prey) and their followers congregate.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading Fifty years since, I remember, you entered the precinct through a lowering archway that opened into a gloomy passage--Inner Temple Lane.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
MeansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading It extends southward to the Thames, and contains long ranges of melancholy buildings, in which lawyers (those reputed birds of prey) and their followers congregate.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading It is a district very memorable.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Fifty years since, I remember, you entered the precinct through a lowering archway that opened into a gloomy passage--Inner Temple Lane.
ParentagenounUS /ˈperəntədʒ/
the state of being a parent
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Fifty years since, I remember, you entered the precinct through a lowering archway that opened into a gloomy passage--Inner Temple Lane.
precinctnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/
a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading Fifty years since, I remember, you entered the precinct through a lowering archway that opened into a gloomy passage--Inner Temple Lane.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading It extends southward to the Thames, and contains long ranges of melancholy buildings, in which lawyers (those reputed birds of prey) and their followers congregate.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading It extends southward to the Thames, and contains long ranges of melancholy buildings, in which lawyers (those reputed birds of prey) and their followers congregate.
relicnounUS /ˈrelɪk/
an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading Fifty years since, I remember, you entered the precinct through a lowering archway that opened into a gloomy passage--Inner Temple Lane.
reputedverbUS /rɪˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “repute” — look on as or consider
From this reading It extends southward to the Thames, and contains long ranges of melancholy buildings, in which lawyers (those reputed birds of prey) and their followers congregate.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
SeanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Fifty years since, I remember, you entered the precinct through a lowering archway that opened into a gloomy passage--Inner Temple Lane.
SisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading It extends southward to the Thames, and contains long ranges of melancholy buildings, in which lawyers (those reputed birds of prey) and their followers congregate.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
TemplarsnounUS /ˈtemplərz/
plural of “templar” — a knight of a religious military order established in 1118 to protect pilgrims and the Holy Sepulcher
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
TemplenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading It extends southward to the Thames, and contains long ranges of melancholy buildings, in which lawyers (those reputed birds of prey) and their followers congregate.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fifty years since, I remember, you entered the precinct through a lowering archway that opened into a gloomy passage--Inner Temple Lane.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It extends southward to the Thames, and contains long ranges of melancholy buildings, in which lawyers (those reputed birds of prey) and their followers congregate.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It extends southward to the Thames, and contains long ranges of melancholy buildings, in which lawyers (those reputed birds of prey) and their followers congregate.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Fifty years since, I remember, you entered the precinct through a lowering archway that opened into a gloomy passage--Inner Temple Lane.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
towernounUS /ˈtaʊər/
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
uplifts
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From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It is a district very memorable.
WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading _Birth and Parentage.--Christ's Hospital.--South Sea House and India House.--Condition of Family.--Death of Mother.--Mary in Asylum.--John Lamb.--Charles's Means of Living.--His Home.--Despondency.--Alice W.-- Brother and Sister._ On the south side of Fleet Street, near to where it adjoins Temple Bar, lies the Inner Temple.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It extends southward to the Thames, and contains long ranges of melancholy buildings, in which lawyers (those reputed birds of prey) and their followers congregate.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading About seven hundred years ago, it was the abiding-place of the Knights Templars, who erected there a church, which still uplifts its round tower (its sole relic) for the wonder of modern times.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Fifty years since, I remember, you entered the precinct through a lowering archway that opened into a gloomy passage--Inner Temple Lane.
