used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAINT MICHAEL’S CHURCH Stands on a pleasant site in the populous suburb of Castle Foregate.
Alkmund's
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From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading On the northern side of the building is a picturesque dell, along which the majestic Severn formerly poured its crystal stream.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The western side commands an interesting view of the town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading The church is a respectable building in the Doric style, composed of brick.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading On the northern side of the building is a picturesque dell, along which the majestic Severn formerly poured its crystal stream.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading SAINT MICHAEL’S CHURCH Stands on a pleasant site in the populous suburb of Castle Foregate.
ChadnounUS /tʃæd/
a small piece of paper that is supposed to be removed when a hole is punched in a card or paper tape
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading SAINT MICHAEL’S CHURCH Stands on a pleasant site in the populous suburb of Castle Foregate.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
have or possess in combination
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The western side commands an interesting view of the town.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The church is a respectable building in the Doric style, composed of brick.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading On the northern side of the building is a picturesque dell, along which the majestic Severn formerly poured its crystal stream.
dellnounUS /del/
a small wooded hollow
From this reading On the northern side of the building is a picturesque dell, along which the majestic Severn formerly poured its crystal stream.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
DoricnounUS /ˈdɔːrɪk/
the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken in Doris
From this reading The church is a respectable building in the Doric style, composed of brick.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
Foregate
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From this reading SAINT MICHAEL’S CHURCH Stands on a pleasant site in the populous suburb of Castle Foregate.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading On the northern side of the building is a picturesque dell, along which the majestic Severn formerly poured its crystal stream.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
GrammarnounUS /ˈɡræmər/
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
hoaryadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːri/
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SAINT MICHAEL’S CHURCH Stands on a pleasant site in the populous suburb of Castle Foregate.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The western side commands an interesting view of the town.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the northern side of the building is a picturesque dell, along which the majestic Severn formerly poured its crystal stream.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading On the northern side of the building is a picturesque dell, along which the majestic Severn formerly poured its crystal stream.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
MICHAEL'SnounUS /ˈmaɪkəlz/
possessive form of “michael” — (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading SAINT MICHAEL’S CHURCH Stands on a pleasant site in the populous suburb of Castle Foregate.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading On the northern side of the building is a picturesque dell, along which the majestic Severn formerly poured its crystal stream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAINT MICHAEL’S CHURCH Stands on a pleasant site in the populous suburb of Castle Foregate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SAINT MICHAEL’S CHURCH Stands on a pleasant site in the populous suburb of Castle Foregate.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading On the northern side of the building is a picturesque dell, along which the majestic Severn formerly poured its crystal stream.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading SAINT MICHAEL’S CHURCH Stands on a pleasant site in the populous suburb of Castle Foregate.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
populousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
densely populated
From this reading SAINT MICHAEL’S CHURCH Stands on a pleasant site in the populous suburb of Castle Foregate.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading On the northern side of the building is a picturesque dell, along which the majestic Severn formerly poured its crystal stream.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading The church is a respectable building in the Doric style, composed of brick.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading SAINT MICHAEL’S CHURCH Stands on a pleasant site in the populous suburb of Castle Foregate.
an educational institution
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
SevernnounUS /ˈsevərn/
a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay
From this reading On the northern side of the building is a picturesque dell, along which the majestic Severn formerly poured its crystal stream.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The western side commands an interesting view of the town.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading SAINT MICHAEL’S CHURCH Stands on a pleasant site in the populous suburb of Castle Foregate.
spiresnounUS /spaɪrz/
plural of “spire” — 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 venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
St
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From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading SAINT MICHAEL’S CHURCH Stands on a pleasant site in the populous suburb of Castle Foregate.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading On the northern side of the building is a picturesque dell, along which the majestic Severn formerly poured its crystal stream.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The church is a respectable building in the Doric style, composed of brick.
suburbnounUS /ˈsʌbərb/
a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading SAINT MICHAEL’S CHURCH Stands on a pleasant site in the populous suburb of Castle Foregate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAINT MICHAEL’S CHURCH Stands on a pleasant site in the populous suburb of Castle Foregate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The western side commands an interesting view of the town.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The western side commands an interesting view of the town.
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 The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The western side commands an interesting view of the town.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the northern side of the building is a picturesque dell, along which the majestic Severn formerly poured its crystal stream.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The venerable Castle with its towers and hoary walls, the Royal Free Grammar School, and the lofty spires of St. Mary’s and St. Alkmund’s churches, combine to form a most pleasing group; whilst the fine church of Saint Chad, backed by distant mountains, stands prominent in the front.
