used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
a-coming
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From this reading ’They are a-coming! they are a-coming!’ was repeated through the church.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ’They are a-coming! they are a-coming!’ was repeated through the church.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His example was followed at once.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading ’I’ve the best place now, you lubbers,’ said the sweep.
blushesnounUS /ˈblʌʃəz/
plural of “blush” — a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
From this reading ’I shall have them full in face, and see the blushes of the bride.’
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading ’I shall have them full in face, and see the blushes of the bride.’
chancelnoun
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading ’They are a-coming! they are a-coming!’ was repeated through the church.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading His example was followed at once.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading ’I shall have them full in face, and see the blushes of the bride.’
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His example was followed at once.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading ’I shall have them full in face, and see the blushes of the bride.’
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ’I shall have them full in face, and see the blushes of the bride.’
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His example was followed at once.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ’I shall have them full in face, and see the blushes of the bride.’
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ’I’ve the best place now, you lubbers,’ said the sweep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ’I shall have them full in face, and see the blushes of the bride.’
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
lubbersnounUS /ˈlʌbərz/
plural of “lubber” — an awkward stupid person
From this reading ’I’ve the best place now, you lubbers,’ said the sweep.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
the force of workers available
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ’I’ve the best place now, you lubbers,’ said the sweep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
on one occasion
From this reading His example was followed at once.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ’I’ve the best place now, you lubbers,’ said the sweep.
railingsnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋz/
plural of “railing” — a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
recurring again and again
From this reading ’They are a-coming! they are a-coming!’ was repeated through the church.
move hurridly
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ’I’ve the best place now, you lubbers,’ said the sweep.
sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ’I shall have them full in face, and see the blushes of the bride.’
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading ’I shall have them full in face, and see the blushes of the bride.’
confined on all sides
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading ’I’ve the best place now, you lubbers,’ said the sweep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ’They are a-coming! they are a-coming!’ was repeated through the church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His example was followed at once.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A rush of boys and men was made for the chancel; the railings fell before them, and they seized and appropriated the whole of the low seat that surrounded the sanctuary.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ’I’ve the best place now, you lubbers,’ said the sweep.
