Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Architecturally it is a delight to the soul of man.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “I ’eered un a bummin’ awaay loik a buzzard-clock ower my yead, An’ I thowt a said whot a owt to ’a said, an’ I comed awaay.”

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

with regard to architecture

From this reading Architecturally it is a delight to the soul of man.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

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From this reading “I ’eered un a bummin’ awaay loik a buzzard-clock ower my yead, An’ I thowt a said whot a owt to ’a said, an’ I comed awaay.”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

for the reason that

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

to strive with determination

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

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From this reading “I ’eered un a bummin’ awaay loik a buzzard-clock ower my yead, An’ I thowt a said whot a owt to ’a said, an’ I comed awaay.”

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From this reading “I ’eered un a bummin’ awaay loik a buzzard-clock ower my yead, An’ I thowt a said whot a owt to ’a said, an’ I comed awaay.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

any large and important church

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

a person who is in charge

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting light

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

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From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

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From this reading “I ’eered un a bummin’ awaay loik a buzzard-clock ower my yead, An’ I thowt a said whot a owt to ’a said, an’ I comed awaay.”

past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Architecturally it is a delight to the soul of man.

having lost your job

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

having lost your job

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

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From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I ’eered un a bummin’ awaay loik a buzzard-clock ower my yead, An’ I thowt a said whot a owt to ’a said, an’ I comed awaay.”

a serious crime (such as murder or arson)

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

plural of “freeholder” — the owner of a freehold

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

a tool used by an engraver

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

plural of “intersection” — a point where lines intersect

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Architecturally it is a delight to the soul of man.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Architecturally it is a delight to the soul of man.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

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 ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

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From this reading “I ’eered un a bummin’ awaay loik a buzzard-clock ower my yead, An’ I thowt a said whot a owt to ’a said, an’ I comed awaay.”

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Architecturally it is a delight to the soul of man.

the force of workers available

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

the action of attacking an enemy

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

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From this reading “I ’eered un a bummin’ awaay loik a buzzard-clock ower my yead, An’ I thowt a said whot a owt to ’a said, an’ I comed awaay.”

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From this reading “I ’eered un a bummin’ awaay loik a buzzard-clock ower my yead, An’ I thowt a said whot a owt to ’a said, an’ I comed awaay.”

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

inferior in rank or status

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

having a point

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

on the contrary

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

unusual or striking

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I ’eered un a bummin’ awaay loik a buzzard-clock ower my yead, An’ I thowt a said whot a owt to ’a said, an’ I comed awaay.”

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

term of address for a man

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

be seated

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Architecturally it is a delight to the soul of man.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

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From this reading “I ’eered un a bummin’ awaay loik a buzzard-clock ower my yead, An’ I thowt a said whot a owt to ’a said, an’ I comed awaay.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Architecturally it is a delight to the soul of man.

a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security

From this reading “I ’eered un a bummin’ awaay loik a buzzard-clock ower my yead, An’ I thowt a said whot a owt to ’a said, an’ I comed awaay.”

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

having a hemispherical vault or dome

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

during the time that

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

which person or people

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

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From this reading “I ’eered un a bummin’ awaay loik a buzzard-clock ower my yead, An’ I thowt a said whot a owt to ’a said, an’ I comed awaay.”

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task:

in the company of; together with

From this reading ARCADIA CLERICORUM “I am one that had rather go with sir priest, than sir knight.”--_Twelfth Night._ The chief charm of Norwich, which was my headquarters, lies in its Cathedral.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The music was remarkable for the perfect training of the boys’ voices by Dr. Buck, and for the incompetence of the aged men, who, though past work, could not be dismissed, because they were freeholders and had not been convicted of felony; as though petty larceny were a graver offence than singing out of tune!

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From this reading “I ’eered un a bummin’ awaay loik a buzzard-clock ower my yead, An’ I thowt a said whot a owt to ’a said, an’ I comed awaay.”

a reference book that is published regularly once every year

From this reading Gazing on arcade piled on arcade; Norman pillars, pointed clerestory, and triforium; mystic curves and intersections of window tracery; and the noble vaulted roof above; one could sit undisturbed while the Canon in Residence took his weekly toll of our time, and discharged one-thirteenth of his yearly task: