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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
abortion
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
accounted
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
adorned
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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
affords
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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
aisles
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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
altar
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From this reading The statue of Moses occupies a niche in one of the side aisles on the right, not far from the high altar.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
baiocchi
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From this reading It was a needless service, for which we rewarded him with two baiocchi.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
better
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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
breathing-space
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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
church
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
churches
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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
columns
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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
consisting
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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
custom
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
diminutive
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
dividednounUS /ˈdivided/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
door
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
drewnounUS /drew/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
elsewhere
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
Esquiline
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From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
far
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From this reading The statue of Moses occupies a niche in one of the side aisles on the right, not far from the high altar.
finenounUS /fine/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
hastened
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
high
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From this reading The statue of Moses occupies a niche in one of the side aisles on the right, not far from the high altar.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a needless service, for which we rewarded him with two baiocchi.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
ill-shapen
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
infant
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
interior
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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a needless service, for which we rewarded him with two baiocchi.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
Luke's
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From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
man
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
men
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
more
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
Moses
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From this reading The statue of Moses occupies a niche in one of the side aisles on the right, not far from the high altar.
most
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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
mount
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From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
nave
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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
near
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From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
needless
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From this reading It was a needless service, for which we rewarded him with two baiocchi.
new-born
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
niche
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From this reading The statue of Moses occupies a niche in one of the side aisles on the right, not far from the high altar.
nigh
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
noble
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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The statue of Moses occupies a niche in one of the side aisles on the right, not far from the high altar.
occupies
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From this reading The statue of Moses occupies a niche in one of the side aisles on the right, not far from the high altar.
occupying
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From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
once
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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The statue of Moses occupies a niche in one of the side aisles on the right, not far from the high altar.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
perhaps
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
phenomenon
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
Pietro
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From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
position
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From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
rewarded
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From this reading It was a needless service, for which we rewarded him with two baiocchi.
rightnounUS /right/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The statue of Moses occupies a niche in one of the side aisles on the right, not far from the high altar.
Rome
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
rows
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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
sacristan
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
San
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From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
saw
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
service
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From this reading It was a needless service, for which we rewarded him with two baiocchi.
side
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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
simple
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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
some
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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
St
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From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
statue
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From this reading The statue of Moses occupies a niche in one of the side aisles on the right, not far from the high altar.
summit
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From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
summon
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
swaddling-clothes
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
temple
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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
there
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
two
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From this reading It was a needless service, for which we rewarded him with two baiocchi.
two-foot
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
unencumbered
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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
Vincoli
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From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a needless service, for which we rewarded him with two baiocchi.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading From St. Luke's we went to San Pietro in Vincoli, occupying a fine position on or near the summit of the Esquiline mount.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a needless service, for which we rewarded him with two baiocchi.
wide
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From this reading San Pietro is a simple and noble church, consisting of a nave divided from the side aisles by rows of columns, that once adorned some ancient temple; and its wide, unencumbered interior affords better breathing-space than most churches in Rome.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a needless service, for which we rewarded him with two baiocchi.
women
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
wrapping
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From this reading A little abortion of a man (and, by the by, there are more diminutive and ill-shapen men and women in Rome than I ever saw elsewhere, a phenomenon to be accounted for, perhaps, by their custom of wrapping the new-born infant in swaddling-clothes), this two-foot abortion hastened before us, as we drew nigh, to summon the sacristan to open the church door.
