800
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From this reading The church will hold 800 people, and more than half the seats are free.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A couple of stone angels support the primary principal of the chancel roof, and they bear the weight put upon them very complacently.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The northern aisle is occupied below with free seats; and above, in a gallery, with ditto.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading The northern aisle is occupied below with free seats; and above, in a gallery, with ditto.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading A couple of stone angels support the primary principal of the chancel roof, and they bear the weight put upon them very complacently.
archesnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃəz/
plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The church will hold 800 people, and more than half the seats are free.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the western end there is a continuation of the gallery, filled with free seats.
have
From this reading A couple of stone angels support the primary principal of the chancel roof, and they bear the weight put upon them very complacently.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The northern aisle is occupied below with free seats; and above, in a gallery, with ditto.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
chancelnoun
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
From this reading A couple of stone angels support the primary principal of the chancel roof, and they bear the weight put upon them very complacently.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The church will hold 800 people, and more than half the seats are free.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
complacentlyadverbUS /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/
in a self-satisfied manner
From this reading A couple of stone angels support the primary principal of the chancel roof, and they bear the weight put upon them very complacently.
continuationnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading At the western end there is a continuation of the gallery, filled with free seats.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A couple of stone angels support the primary principal of the chancel roof, and they bear the weight put upon them very complacently.
dependingverbUS /dɪˈpendɪŋ/
-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
dittonounUS /ˈdɪtoʊ/
a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated
From this reading The northern aisle is occupied below with free seats; and above, in a gallery, with ditto.
increase twofold
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the western end there is a continuation of the gallery, filled with free seats.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading At the western end there is a continuation of the gallery, filled with free seats.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The northern aisle is occupied below with free seats; and above, in a gallery, with ditto.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading The northern aisle is occupied below with free seats; and above, in a gallery, with ditto.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The church will hold 800 people, and more than half the seats are free.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The church will hold 800 people, and more than half the seats are free.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The northern aisle is occupied below with free seats; and above, in a gallery, with ditto.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The church will hold 800 people, and more than half the seats are free.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The northern aisle is occupied below with free seats; and above, in a gallery, with ditto.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The church will hold 800 people, and more than half the seats are free.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading A couple of stone angels support the primary principal of the chancel roof, and they bear the weight put upon them very complacently.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading A couple of stone angels support the primary principal of the chancel roof, and they bear the weight put upon them very complacently.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A couple of stone angels support the primary principal of the chancel roof, and they bear the weight put upon them very complacently.
RevertingnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
a failure to maintain a higher state
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading A couple of stone angels support the primary principal of the chancel roof, and they bear the weight put upon them very complacently.
Saviour's
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From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The northern aisle is occupied below with free seats; and above, in a gallery, with ditto.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
St
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From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A couple of stone angels support the primary principal of the chancel roof, and they bear the weight put upon them very complacently.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading A couple of stone angels support the primary principal of the chancel roof, and they bear the weight put upon them very complacently.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The church will hold 800 people, and more than half the seats are free.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At the western end there is a continuation of the gallery, filled with free seats.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A couple of stone angels support the primary principal of the chancel roof, and they bear the weight put upon them very complacently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
precisely as stated
From this reading A couple of stone angels support the primary principal of the chancel roof, and they bear the weight put upon them very complacently.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Reverting to the interior of St. Saviour's, we observe that the northern side is supported by four arches, the central one depending upon double columns of polished granite, and all of them having highly ornamented capitals.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading A couple of stone angels support the primary principal of the chancel roof, and they bear the weight put upon them very complacently.
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 At the western end there is a continuation of the gallery, filled with free seats.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The church will hold 800 people, and more than half the seats are free.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The northern aisle is occupied below with free seats; and above, in a gallery, with ditto.
