Chapter II

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

From this reading It was built of brick, with solid, white wooden shutters, and the side walls were mantled by a wonderful growth of true English ivy.

the right to enter

From this reading There was no central entrance, access to the interior being afforded by two side doors at the extreme ends of the portico.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading There was no central entrance, access to the interior being afforded by two side doors at the extreme ends of the portico.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

in addition

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

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

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

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

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

exercising or involving careful evaluations

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

an architectural product or work

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

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

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was no central entrance, access to the interior being afforded by two side doors at the extreme ends of the portico.

causing inconvenience

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There was no central entrance, access to the interior being afforded by two side doors at the extreme ends of the portico.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading It was built of brick, with solid, white wooden shutters, and the side walls were mantled by a wonderful growth of true English ivy.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading It was built of brick, with solid, white wooden shutters, and the side walls were mantled by a wonderful growth of true English ivy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was built of brick, with solid, white wooden shutters, and the side walls were mantled by a wonderful growth of true English ivy.

serving as an essential component

From this reading There was no central entrance, access to the interior being afforded by two side doors at the extreme ends of the portico.

area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

plural of “comer” — someone with a promising future

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading There was no central entrance, access to the interior being afforded by two side doors at the extreme ends of the portico.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading There was no central entrance, access to the interior being afforded by two side doors at the extreme ends of the portico.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading It was built of brick, with solid, white wooden shutters, and the side walls were mantled by a wonderful growth of true English ivy.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

a movement into or inward

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading There was no central entrance, access to the interior being afforded by two side doors at the extreme ends of the portico.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading There was no central entrance, access to the interior being afforded by two side doors at the extreme ends of the portico.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

a long fixed look

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading It was built of brick, with solid, white wooden shutters, and the side walls were mantled by a wonderful growth of true English ivy.

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

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading There was no central entrance, access to the interior being afforded by two side doors at the extreme ends of the portico.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was built of brick, with solid, white wooden shutters, and the side walls were mantled by a wonderful growth of true English ivy.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits

From this reading It was built of brick, with solid, white wooden shutters, and the side walls were mantled by a wonderful growth of true English ivy.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

plural of “laggard” — someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading It was built of brick, with solid, white wooden shutters, and the side walls were mantled by a wonderful growth of true English ivy.

come together

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no central entrance, access to the interior being afforded by two side doors at the extreme ends of the portico.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

plural of “pew” — long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

on the contrary

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

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From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading It was built of brick, with solid, white wooden shutters, and the side walls were mantled by a wonderful growth of true English ivy.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It was built of brick, with solid, white wooden shutters, and the side walls were mantled by a wonderful growth of true English ivy.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading It was built of brick, with solid, white wooden shutters, and the side walls were mantled by a wonderful growth of true English ivy.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

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

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no central entrance, access to the interior being afforded by two side doors at the extreme ends of the portico.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

very small

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

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

From this reading There was no central entrance, access to the interior being afforded by two side doors at the extreme ends of the portico.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

in the direction of

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was built of brick, with solid, white wooden shutters, and the side walls were mantled by a wonderful growth of true English ivy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There was no central entrance, access to the interior being afforded by two side doors at the extreme ends of the portico.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading This made it rather awkward for the late comers, as the laggards were obliged to meet the united gaze of the congregation already seated; also the ladies of S. Saviour's enjoyed exceptional opportunities for appraising the interesting features of their neighbors' costumes.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The reason for this unusual arrangement became apparent upon entering the church, the shallow chancel, together with the pulpit and lectern, being situated at the front end of the edifice, with the pews facing toward the entrance doors.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading It was built of brick, with solid, white wooden shutters, and the side walls were mantled by a wonderful growth of true English ivy.

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

From this reading It was built of brick, with solid, white wooden shutters, and the side walls were mantled by a wonderful growth of true English ivy.

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

From this reading It was built of brick, with solid, white wooden shutters, and the side walls were mantled by a wonderful growth of true English ivy.

a Caucasian

From this reading It was built of brick, with solid, white wooden shutters, and the side walls were mantled by a wonderful growth of true English ivy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading It was built of brick, with solid, white wooden shutters, and the side walls were mantled by a wonderful growth of true English ivy.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading It was built of brick, with solid, white wooden shutters, and the side walls were mantled by a wonderful growth of true English ivy.

English architect who designed more than fifty London churches (1632-1723)

From this reading _The Setting of the Stage_ S. Saviour's, with its tiny portico and steeple of distinctly Christopher Wren design, presented an interesting study in colonial architecture.