used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
alcovesnounUS /ˈælkoʊvz/
plural of “alcove” — a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
archwaynounUS /ˈɑːrtʃweɪ/
a passageway under a curved masonry construction
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
candlesticksnounUS /ˈkændəlstɪks/
plural of “candlestick” — a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.
CarlosnounUS /ˈkɑːrloʊs/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
chapels
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From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.
consecratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkreɪtɪd/
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
crucifixnounUS /ˈkruːsəfɪks/
representation of the cross on which Jesus died
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
crucifixesnounUS /ˈkruːsəfɪksɪz/
plural of “crucifix” — representation of the cross on which Jesus died
From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.
emblemsnounUS /ˈembləmz/
plural of “emblem” — special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE GARDEN OF PLANTS.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
monumentsnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/
plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GARDEN OF PLANTS.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.
PLANTSnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading THE GARDEN OF PLANTS.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GARDEN OF PLANTS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
tombsnounUS /tuːmz/
plural of “tomb” — a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.
toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
in or at the place that
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.