adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like the buildings of the palace, it stands upon an artificial pier, presenting a semicircular sweep to the bay.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The chapel is built of hewn blocks of coral; a substance which, although extremely friable, is said to harden by exposure to the atmosphere.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Like the buildings of the palace, it stands upon an artificial pier, presenting a semicircular sweep to the bay.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TALOO CHAPEL—HOLDING COURT IN POLYNESIA In Partoowye is to be seen one of the best-constructed and handsomest chapels in the South Seas.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading Like the buildings of the palace, it stands upon an artificial pier, presenting a semicircular sweep to the bay.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The chapel is built of hewn blocks of coral; a substance which, although extremely friable, is said to harden by exposure to the atmosphere.
baynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Like the buildings of the palace, it stands upon an artificial pier, presenting a semicircular sweep to the bay.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TALOO CHAPEL—HOLDING COURT IN POLYNESIA In Partoowye is to be seen one of the best-constructed and handsomest chapels in the South Seas.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their surface is covered with strange fossil-like impressions, the seal of which must have been set before the flood.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Their surface is covered with strange fossil-like impressions, the seal of which must have been set before the flood.
best-constructed
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From this reading TALOO CHAPEL—HOLDING COURT IN POLYNESIA In Partoowye is to be seen one of the best-constructed and handsomest chapels in the South Seas.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading The chapel is built of hewn blocks of coral; a substance which, although extremely friable, is said to harden by exposure to the atmosphere.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Like the buildings of the palace, it stands upon an artificial pier, presenting a semicircular sweep to the bay.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The chapel is built of hewn blocks of coral; a substance which, although extremely friable, is said to harden by exposure to the atmosphere.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The chapel is built of hewn blocks of coral; a substance which, although extremely friable, is said to harden by exposure to the atmosphere.
CHAPELnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading TALOO CHAPEL—HOLDING COURT IN POLYNESIA In Partoowye is to be seen one of the best-constructed and handsomest chapels in the South Seas.
chapels
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From this reading TALOO CHAPEL—HOLDING COURT IN POLYNESIA In Partoowye is to be seen one of the best-constructed and handsomest chapels in the South Seas.
coralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading The chapel is built of hewn blocks of coral; a substance which, although extremely friable, is said to harden by exposure to the atmosphere.
COURTnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading TALOO CHAPEL—HOLDING COURT IN POLYNESIA In Partoowye is to be seen one of the best-constructed and handsomest chapels in the South Seas.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Their surface is covered with strange fossil-like impressions, the seal of which must have been set before the flood.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading To a stranger, these blocks look extremely curious.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading The chapel is built of hewn blocks of coral; a substance which, although extremely friable, is said to harden by exposure to the atmosphere.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The chapel is built of hewn blocks of coral; a substance which, although extremely friable, is said to harden by exposure to the atmosphere.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading Their surface is covered with strange fossil-like impressions, the seal of which must have been set before the flood.
fossil-like
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From this reading Their surface is covered with strange fossil-like impressions, the seal of which must have been set before the flood.
friableadjective
easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder
From this reading The chapel is built of hewn blocks of coral; a substance which, although extremely friable, is said to harden by exposure to the atmosphere.
handsomest
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From this reading TALOO CHAPEL—HOLDING COURT IN POLYNESIA In Partoowye is to be seen one of the best-constructed and handsomest chapels in the South Seas.
hardenverbUS /ˈhɑːrdən/
become hard or harder
From this reading The chapel is built of hewn blocks of coral; a substance which, although extremely friable, is said to harden by exposure to the atmosphere.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Their surface is covered with strange fossil-like impressions, the seal of which must have been set before the flood.
hewnadjectiveUS /hjuːn/
cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel
From this reading The chapel is built of hewn blocks of coral; a substance which, although extremely friable, is said to harden by exposure to the atmosphere.
HOLDINGnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading TALOO CHAPEL—HOLDING COURT IN POLYNESIA In Partoowye is to be seen one of the best-constructed and handsomest chapels in the South Seas.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Their surface is covered with strange fossil-like impressions, the seal of which must have been set before the flood.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TALOO CHAPEL—HOLDING COURT IN POLYNESIA In Partoowye is to be seen one of the best-constructed and handsomest chapels in the South Seas.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TALOO CHAPEL—HOLDING COURT IN POLYNESIA In Partoowye is to be seen one of the best-constructed and handsomest chapels in the South Seas.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Like the buildings of the palace, it stands upon an artificial pier, presenting a semicircular sweep to the bay.
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like the buildings of the palace, it stands upon an artificial pier, presenting a semicircular sweep to the bay.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading To a stranger, these blocks look extremely curious.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Their surface is covered with strange fossil-like impressions, the seal of which must have been set before the flood.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TALOO CHAPEL—HOLDING COURT IN POLYNESIA In Partoowye is to be seen one of the best-constructed and handsomest chapels in the South Seas.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TALOO CHAPEL—HOLDING COURT IN POLYNESIA In Partoowye is to be seen one of the best-constructed and handsomest chapels in the South Seas.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Like the buildings of the palace, it stands upon an artificial pier, presenting a semicircular sweep to the bay.
Partoowye
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From this reading TALOO CHAPEL—HOLDING COURT IN POLYNESIA In Partoowye is to be seen one of the best-constructed and handsomest chapels in the South Seas.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Like the buildings of the palace, it stands upon an artificial pier, presenting a semicircular sweep to the bay.
POLYNESIAnounUS /ˌpɑːlɪˈniːʒə/
the islands in the eastern part of Oceania
From this reading TALOO CHAPEL—HOLDING COURT IN POLYNESIA In Partoowye is to be seen one of the best-constructed and handsomest chapels in the South Seas.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Like the buildings of the palace, it stands upon an artificial pier, presenting a semicircular sweep to the bay.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The chapel is built of hewn blocks of coral; a substance which, although extremely friable, is said to harden by exposure to the atmosphere.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading Their surface is covered with strange fossil-like impressions, the seal of which must have been set before the flood.
SeasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading TALOO CHAPEL—HOLDING COURT IN POLYNESIA In Partoowye is to be seen one of the best-constructed and handsomest chapels in the South Seas.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading TALOO CHAPEL—HOLDING COURT IN POLYNESIA In Partoowye is to be seen one of the best-constructed and handsomest chapels in the South Seas.
semicircularadjectiveUS /ˌsemiˈsɜːrkjələr/
curved into a half circle
From this reading Like the buildings of the palace, it stands upon an artificial pier, presenting a semicircular sweep to the bay.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Their surface is covered with strange fossil-like impressions, the seal of which must have been set before the flood.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading TALOO CHAPEL—HOLDING COURT IN POLYNESIA In Partoowye is to be seen one of the best-constructed and handsomest chapels in the South Seas.
standsnounUS /stændz/
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Like the buildings of the palace, it stands upon an artificial pier, presenting a semicircular sweep to the bay.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Their surface is covered with strange fossil-like impressions, the seal of which must have been set before the flood.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading To a stranger, these blocks look extremely curious.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading The chapel is built of hewn blocks of coral; a substance which, although extremely friable, is said to harden by exposure to the atmosphere.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Their surface is covered with strange fossil-like impressions, the seal of which must have been set before the flood.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading Like the buildings of the palace, it stands upon an artificial pier, presenting a semicircular sweep to the bay.
TALOO
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From this reading TALOO CHAPEL—HOLDING COURT IN POLYNESIA In Partoowye is to be seen one of the best-constructed and handsomest chapels in the South Seas.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TALOO CHAPEL—HOLDING COURT IN POLYNESIA In Partoowye is to be seen one of the best-constructed and handsomest chapels in the South Seas.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their surface is covered with strange fossil-like impressions, the seal of which must have been set before the flood.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To a stranger, these blocks look extremely curious.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TALOO CHAPEL—HOLDING COURT IN POLYNESIA In Partoowye is to be seen one of the best-constructed and handsomest chapels in the South Seas.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Like the buildings of the palace, it stands upon an artificial pier, presenting a semicircular sweep to the bay.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The chapel is built of hewn blocks of coral; a substance which, although extremely friable, is said to harden by exposure to the atmosphere.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their surface is covered with strange fossil-like impressions, the seal of which must have been set before the flood.
