used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Architecturally, Hollymead House was a singular structure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For it was in the early Tudor style, built when bricks were a scarce and dear commodity, and timber, in the inverse ratio, plentiful and cheap.
ArchitecturallyadverbUS /ˌɑːrkɪˈtektʃərəli/
with regard to architecture
From this reading Architecturally, Hollymead House was a singular structure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The result a striped and chequered aspect of the oddest and quaintest kind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The walls were a framework of hewn oak--uprights, cross-beams, and diagonal ties--due to the handiwork of the carpenter, only the spaces between showing the skill of the mason.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
bricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading For it was in the early Tudor style, built when bricks were a scarce and dear commodity, and timber, in the inverse ratio, plentiful and cheap.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading For it was in the early Tudor style, built when bricks were a scarce and dear commodity, and timber, in the inverse ratio, plentiful and cheap.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading The walls were a framework of hewn oak--uprights, cross-beams, and diagonal ties--due to the handiwork of the carpenter, only the spaces between showing the skill of the mason.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading For it was in the early Tudor style, built when bricks were a scarce and dear commodity, and timber, in the inverse ratio, plentiful and cheap.
chequeredadjective
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading The result a striped and chequered aspect of the oddest and quaintest kind.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
commoditynounUS /kəˈmɑːdəti/
articles of commerce
From this reading For it was in the early Tudor style, built when bricks were a scarce and dear commodity, and timber, in the inverse ratio, plentiful and cheap.
contrastingadjectiveUS /kənˈtræstɪŋ/
strikingly different; tending to contrast
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
cross-beams
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From this reading The walls were a framework of hewn oak--uprights, cross-beams, and diagonal ties--due to the handiwork of the carpenter, only the spaces between showing the skill of the mason.
dearly loved
From this reading For it was in the early Tudor style, built when bricks were a scarce and dear commodity, and timber, in the inverse ratio, plentiful and cheap.
diagonaladjectiveUS /daɪˈæɡənəl/
connecting two nonadjacent corners of a plane figure or any two corners of a solid that are not in the same face
From this reading The walls were a framework of hewn oak--uprights, cross-beams, and diagonal ties--due to the handiwork of the carpenter, only the spaces between showing the skill of the mason.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
increase twofold
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The walls were a framework of hewn oak--uprights, cross-beams, and diagonal ties--due to the handiwork of the carpenter, only the spaces between showing the skill of the mason.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading For it was in the early Tudor style, built when bricks were a scarce and dear commodity, and timber, in the inverse ratio, plentiful and cheap.
at any time
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For it was in the early Tudor style, built when bricks were a scarce and dear commodity, and timber, in the inverse ratio, plentiful and cheap.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading The walls were a framework of hewn oak--uprights, cross-beams, and diagonal ties--due to the handiwork of the carpenter, only the spaces between showing the skill of the mason.
the act of giving
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
handiworknounUS /ˈhændiwɜːrk/
a work produced by hand labor
From this reading The walls were a framework of hewn oak--uprights, cross-beams, and diagonal ties--due to the handiwork of the carpenter, only the spaces between showing the skill of the mason.
hewnadjectiveUS /hjuːn/
cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel
From this reading The walls were a framework of hewn oak--uprights, cross-beams, and diagonal ties--due to the handiwork of the carpenter, only the spaces between showing the skill of the mason.
Hollymead
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From this reading Architecturally, Hollymead House was a singular structure.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Architecturally, Hollymead House was a singular structure.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For it was in the early Tudor style, built when bricks were a scarce and dear commodity, and timber, in the inverse ratio, plentiful and cheap.
interspacing
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From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
inverseadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɜːrs/
reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
From this reading For it was in the early Tudor style, built when bricks were a scarce and dear commodity, and timber, in the inverse ratio, plentiful and cheap.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For it was in the early Tudor style, built when bricks were a scarce and dear commodity, and timber, in the inverse ratio, plentiful and cheap.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The result a striped and chequered aspect of the oddest and quaintest kind.
masonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading The walls were a framework of hewn oak--uprights, cross-beams, and diagonal ties--due to the handiwork of the carpenter, only the spaces between showing the skill of the mason.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
mortarnounUS /ˈmɔːrtər/
a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The walls were a framework of hewn oak--uprights, cross-beams, and diagonal ties--due to the handiwork of the carpenter, only the spaces between showing the skill of the mason.
oddestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəst/
superlative of “odd” — not divisible by two
From this reading The result a striped and chequered aspect of the oddest and quaintest kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The walls were a framework of hewn oak--uprights, cross-beams, and diagonal ties--due to the handiwork of the carpenter, only the spaces between showing the skill of the mason.
and nothing more
From this reading The walls were a framework of hewn oak--uprights, cross-beams, and diagonal ties--due to the handiwork of the carpenter, only the spaces between showing the skill of the mason.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
perpetuateverbUS /pərˈpetʃəweɪt/
cause to continue or prevail
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading For it was in the early Tudor style, built when bricks were a scarce and dear commodity, and timber, in the inverse ratio, plentiful and cheap.
quaintest
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From this reading The result a striped and chequered aspect of the oddest and quaintest kind.
rationounUS /ˈreɪʃioʊ/
the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)
From this reading For it was in the early Tudor style, built when bricks were a scarce and dear commodity, and timber, in the inverse ratio, plentiful and cheap.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result a striped and chequered aspect of the oddest and quaintest kind.
only a very short time before
From this reading For it was in the early Tudor style, built when bricks were a scarce and dear commodity, and timber, in the inverse ratio, plentiful and cheap.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The walls were a framework of hewn oak--uprights, cross-beams, and diagonal ties--due to the handiwork of the carpenter, only the spaces between showing the skill of the mason.
unusual or striking
From this reading Architecturally, Hollymead House was a singular structure.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The walls were a framework of hewn oak--uprights, cross-beams, and diagonal ties--due to the handiwork of the carpenter, only the spaces between showing the skill of the mason.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The walls were a framework of hewn oak--uprights, cross-beams, and diagonal ties--due to the handiwork of the carpenter, only the spaces between showing the skill of the mason.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading The result a striped and chequered aspect of the oddest and quaintest kind.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Architecturally, Hollymead House was a singular structure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For it was in the early Tudor style, built when bricks were a scarce and dear commodity, and timber, in the inverse ratio, plentiful and cheap.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For it was in the early Tudor style, built when bricks were a scarce and dear commodity, and timber, in the inverse ratio, plentiful and cheap.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading The walls were a framework of hewn oak--uprights, cross-beams, and diagonal ties--due to the handiwork of the carpenter, only the spaces between showing the skill of the mason.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading For it was in the early Tudor style, built when bricks were a scarce and dear commodity, and timber, in the inverse ratio, plentiful and cheap.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The walls were a framework of hewn oak--uprights, cross-beams, and diagonal ties--due to the handiwork of the carpenter, only the spaces between showing the skill of the mason.
TudornounUS /ˈtuːdər/
an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)
From this reading For it was in the early Tudor style, built when bricks were a scarce and dear commodity, and timber, in the inverse ratio, plentiful and cheap.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
uprightsnounUS /ˈʌpraɪts/
plural of “upright” — a vertical structural member as a post or stake
From this reading The walls were a framework of hewn oak--uprights, cross-beams, and diagonal ties--due to the handiwork of the carpenter, only the spaces between showing the skill of the mason.
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 walls were a framework of hewn oak--uprights, cross-beams, and diagonal ties--due to the handiwork of the carpenter, only the spaces between showing the skill of the mason.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Architecturally, Hollymead House was a singular structure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For it was in the early Tudor style, built when bricks were a scarce and dear commodity, and timber, in the inverse ratio, plentiful and cheap.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
at the time that
From this reading For it was in the early Tudor style, built when bricks were a scarce and dear commodity, and timber, in the inverse ratio, plentiful and cheap.
whitewasher
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
workmanshipnounUS /ˈwɜːrkmənʃɪp/
skill in an occupation or trade
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
but in spite of that
From this reading And, as if to keep ever in record the fact of this double yet distinct workmanship, the painter and whitewasher had been now and then called upon to perpetuate it by giving separate and severely contrasting colours to what was timber and the interspacing material of mortar and brick.
