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Chapter V · Chapter 5

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We must now for a moment pass on to Moor Park Chapel.
This is a new, and somewhat genteel-looking building--has a rather "taking" outside, and is inclined to be smart within.
It was opened on the 26th of June, 1862.
A style of architecture closely resembling that of Lancaster-road Congregational Chapel has been followed in its construction.
There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.
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Our Churches and Chapels

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Our Churches and Chapels is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/80 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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We must now for a moment pass on to Moor Park Chapel.
/wiː mʌst naʊ fɔːr ə ˈmoʊmənt pæs ɑːn tuː mʊr pɑːrk ˈtʃæpəl/
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This is a new, and somewhat genteel-looking building--has a rather "taking" outside, and is inclined to be smart within.
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It was opened on the 26th of June, 1862.
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A style of architecture closely resembling that of Lancaster-road Congregational Chapel has been followed in its construction.
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There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

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architecture noun US /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/

an architectural product or work

From this reading “A style of architecture closely resembling that of Lancaster-road Congregational Chapel has been followed in its construction.”

circular adjective US /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading “There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.”

Congregational adjective US /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃənəl/

relating to or conducted or participated in by a congregation

From this reading “A style of architecture closely resembling that of Lancaster-road Congregational Chapel has been followed in its construction.”

construction noun US /kənˈstrʌkʃən/

the act of constructing something

From this reading “A style of architecture closely resembling that of Lancaster-road Congregational Chapel has been followed in its construction.”

ornamental noun US /ˌɔːrnəˈmentəl/

any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

From this reading “There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.”

polish noun US /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

the property of being smooth and shiny

From this reading “There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.”

Puritanical adjective US /ˌpjʊrəˈtænɪkəl/

of or relating to Puritans or Puritanism

From this reading “There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.”

resembling verb US /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/

-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading “A style of architecture closely resembling that of Lancaster-road Congregational Chapel has been followed in its construction.”

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1862

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From this reading It was opened on the 26th of June, 1862.

26th

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From this reading It was opened on the 26th of June, 1862.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading We must now for a moment pass on to Moor Park Chapel.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading This is a new, and somewhat genteel-looking building--has a rather "taking" outside, and is inclined to be smart within.

architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/

an architectural product or work

From this reading A style of architecture closely resembling that of Lancaster-road Congregational Chapel has been followed in its construction.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This is a new, and somewhat genteel-looking building--has a rather "taking" outside, and is inclined to be smart within.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A style of architecture closely resembling that of Lancaster-road Congregational Chapel has been followed in its construction.

buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

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

From this reading This is a new, and somewhat genteel-looking building--has a rather "taking" outside, and is inclined to be smart within.

ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading We must now for a moment pass on to Moor Park Chapel.

circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading A style of architecture closely resembling that of Lancaster-road Congregational Chapel has been followed in its construction.

coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

CongregationaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃənəl/

relating to or conducted or participated in by a congregation

From this reading A style of architecture closely resembling that of Lancaster-road Congregational Chapel has been followed in its construction.

constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/

the act of constructing something

From this reading A style of architecture closely resembling that of Lancaster-road Congregational Chapel has been followed in its construction.

degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/

true confidential information

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A style of architecture closely resembling that of Lancaster-road Congregational Chapel has been followed in its construction.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We must now for a moment pass on to Moor Park Chapel.

generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

genteel-looking

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This is a new, and somewhat genteel-looking building--has a rather "taking" outside, and is inclined to be smart within.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This is a new, and somewhat genteel-looking building--has a rather "taking" outside, and is inclined to be smart within.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading A style of architecture closely resembling that of Lancaster-road Congregational Chapel has been followed in its construction.

inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading This is a new, and somewhat genteel-looking building--has a rather "taking" outside, and is inclined to be smart within.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading This is a new, and somewhat genteel-looking building--has a rather "taking" outside, and is inclined to be smart within.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was opened on the 26th of June, 1862.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A style of architecture closely resembling that of Lancaster-road Congregational Chapel has been followed in its construction.

itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

JunenounUS /dʒuːn/

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading It was opened on the 26th of June, 1862.

Lancaster-road

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A style of architecture closely resembling that of Lancaster-road Congregational Chapel has been followed in its construction.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading We must now for a moment pass on to Moor Park Chapel.

MoorverbUS /mʊr/

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading We must now for a moment pass on to Moor Park Chapel.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We must now for a moment pass on to Moor Park Chapel.

neatadjectiveUS /niːt/

clean or organized

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading This is a new, and somewhat genteel-looking building--has a rather "taking" outside, and is inclined to be smart within.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading We must now for a moment pass on to Moor Park Chapel.

observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was opened on the 26th of June, 1862.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We must now for a moment pass on to Moor Park Chapel.

openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading It was opened on the 26th of June, 1862.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

ornamentalnounUS /ˌɔːrnəˈmentəl/

any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading This is a new, and somewhat genteel-looking building--has a rather "taking" outside, and is inclined to be smart within.

ParknounUS /pɑːrk/

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading We must now for a moment pass on to Moor Park Chapel.

passverbUS /pæs/

go across or through

From this reading We must now for a moment pass on to Moor Park Chapel.

polishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

the property of being smooth and shiny

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

PuritanicaladjectiveUS /ˌpjʊrəˈtænɪkəl/

of or relating to Puritans or Puritanism

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading This is a new, and somewhat genteel-looking building--has a rather "taking" outside, and is inclined to be smart within.

resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/

-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading A style of architecture closely resembling that of Lancaster-road Congregational Chapel has been followed in its construction.

smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading This is a new, and somewhat genteel-looking building--has a rather "taking" outside, and is inclined to be smart within.

somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/

to a small degree or extent

From this reading This is a new, and somewhat genteel-looking building--has a rather "taking" outside, and is inclined to be smart within.

stylenounUS /staɪl/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A style of architecture closely resembling that of Lancaster-road Congregational Chapel has been followed in its construction.

sulkilyadverb

in a sulky manner

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading This is a new, and somewhat genteel-looking building--has a rather "taking" outside, and is inclined to be smart within.

tasteverbUS /teɪst/

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A style of architecture closely resembling that of Lancaster-road Congregational Chapel has been followed in its construction.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading It was opened on the 26th of June, 1862.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading This is a new, and somewhat genteel-looking building--has a rather "taking" outside, and is inclined to be smart within.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading We must now for a moment pass on to Moor Park Chapel.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It was opened on the 26th of June, 1862.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We must now for a moment pass on to Moor Park Chapel.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading This is a new, and somewhat genteel-looking building--has a rather "taking" outside, and is inclined to be smart within.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading There is much circular work in its ornamental details; its general arrangements are neat, and well finished; nothing cold or sulkily Puritanical presents itself; a degree of even taste and polish has been observed in its make.

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