ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading By the second post, which arrived about three o’clock, Morris received two letters, one from his father and one from Mary.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading By the second post, which arrived about three o’clock, Morris received two letters, one from his father and one from Mary.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
aspectnounUS /ˈæspekt/
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading There was something about the aspect of these letters that held his eye.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
ChartersnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrtərz/
plural of “charter” — a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
churchwardens
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From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
COLONELnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
consentnounUS /kənˈsent/
permission to do something
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading There was something about the aspect of these letters that held his eye.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By the second post, which arrived about three o’clock, Morris received two letters, one from his father and one from Mary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading There was something about the aspect of these letters that held his eye.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By the second post, which arrived about three o’clock, Morris received two letters, one from his father and one from Mary.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
Layard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading By the second post, which arrived about three o’clock, Morris received two letters, one from his father and one from Mary.
lunchingnounUS /ˈlʌntʃɪŋ/
the act of eating lunch
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading By the second post, which arrived about three o’clock, Morris received two letters, one from his father and one from Mary.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
NextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading By the second post, which arrived about three o’clock, Morris received two letters, one from his father and one from Mary.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading By the second post, which arrived about three o’clock, Morris received two letters, one from his father and one from Mary.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading By the second post, which arrived about three o’clock, Morris received two letters, one from his father and one from Mary.
RETURNverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading By the second post, which arrived about three o’clock, Morris received two letters, one from his father and one from Mary.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something about the aspect of these letters that held his eye.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
tabooadjectiveUS /tæˈbuː/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something about the aspect of these letters that held his eye.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There was something about the aspect of these letters that held his eye.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading By the second post, which arrived about three o’clock, Morris received two letters, one from his father and one from Mary.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
toilsnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading By the second post, which arrived about three o’clock, Morris received two letters, one from his father and one from Mary.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE COLONEL Next morning Morris and Stella met at breakfast as usual, but as though by mutual consent neither of them alluded to the events of the previous evening.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thus the name of Mr. Layard was “taboo,” nor were any more questions asked, or statements volunteered as to that journey, the toils of which Morris had suddenly discovered he was after all able to avoid.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This morning, as it chanced, no experiments were carried on, principally because it was necessary for Stella to spend the day in the village doing various things on behalf of her father, and lunching with the wife of Dr. Charters, who was one of the churchwardens.
