used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The young rector walked slowly up the aisle to a pew in the corner near the main entrance, and sat down, still with the little Book of Common Prayer in his hand, and, in the book, the Articles of Religion.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading The young rector walked slowly up the aisle to a pew in the corner near the main entrance, and sat down, still with the little Book of Common Prayer in his hand, and, in the book, the Articles of Religion.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading From them alone must he preach; nothing more and nothing less.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
archesnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃəz/
plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The young rector walked slowly up the aisle to a pew in the corner near the main entrance, and sat down, still with the little Book of Common Prayer in his hand, and, in the book, the Articles of Religion.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The young rector walked slowly up the aisle to a pew in the corner near the main entrance, and sat down, still with the little Book of Common Prayer in his hand, and, in the book, the Articles of Religion.
Boyd
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From this reading The Reverend Smith Boyd walked slowly out into the dim church, with the little volume in his hand.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The Reverend Smith Boyd walked slowly out into the dim church, with the little volume in his hand.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The young rector walked slowly up the aisle to a pew in the corner near the main entrance, and sat down, still with the little Book of Common Prayer in his hand, and, in the book, the Articles of Religion.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The young rector walked slowly up the aisle to a pew in the corner near the main entrance, and sat down, still with the little Book of Common Prayer in his hand, and, in the book, the Articles of Religion.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading It was hushed and silent there, deserted, and far from the thoughts of men.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The Reverend Smith Boyd walked slowly out into the dim church, with the little volume in his hand.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The young rector walked slowly up the aisle to a pew in the corner near the main entrance, and sat down, still with the little Book of Common Prayer in his hand, and, in the book, the Articles of Religion.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The young rector walked slowly up the aisle to a pew in the corner near the main entrance, and sat down, still with the little Book of Common Prayer in his hand, and, in the book, the Articles of Religion.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was hushed and silent there, deserted, and far from the thoughts of men.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The Reverend Smith Boyd walked slowly out into the dim church, with the little volume in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From them alone must he preach; nothing more and nothing less.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Reverend Smith Boyd walked slowly out into the dim church, with the little volume in his hand.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading It was hushed and silent there, deserted, and far from the thoughts of men.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Reverend Smith Boyd walked slowly out into the dim church, with the little volume in his hand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Reverend Smith Boyd walked slowly out into the dim church, with the little volume in his hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was hushed and silent there, deserted, and far from the thoughts of men.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading From them alone must he preach; nothing more and nothing less.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Reverend Smith Boyd walked slowly out into the dim church, with the little volume in his hand.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
most important element
From this reading The young rector walked slowly up the aisle to a pew in the corner near the main entrance, and sat down, still with the little Book of Common Prayer in his hand, and, in the book, the Articles of Religion.
mellowedadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊd/
having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was hushed and silent there, deserted, and far from the thoughts of men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading From them alone must he preach; nothing more and nothing less.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading From them alone must he preach; nothing more and nothing less.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading From them alone must he preach; nothing more and nothing less.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Reverend Smith Boyd walked slowly out into the dim church, with the little volume in his hand.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
pewnounUS /pjuː/
long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
From this reading The young rector walked slowly up the aisle to a pew in the corner near the main entrance, and sat down, still with the little Book of Common Prayer in his hand, and, in the book, the Articles of Religion.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading The young rector walked slowly up the aisle to a pew in the corner near the main entrance, and sat down, still with the little Book of Common Prayer in his hand, and, in the book, the Articles of Religion.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading From them alone must he preach; nothing more and nothing less.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The young rector walked slowly up the aisle to a pew in the corner near the main entrance, and sat down, still with the little Book of Common Prayer in his hand, and, in the book, the Articles of Religion.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The young rector walked slowly up the aisle to a pew in the corner near the main entrance, and sat down, still with the little Book of Common Prayer in his hand, and, in the book, the Articles of Religion.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The Reverend Smith Boyd walked slowly out into the dim church, with the little volume in his hand.
rubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
sapphireadjectiveUS /ˈsæfaɪər/
of something having the color of a blue sapphire
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The young rector walked slowly up the aisle to a pew in the corner near the main entrance, and sat down, still with the little Book of Common Prayer in his hand, and, in the book, the Articles of Religion.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading It was hushed and silent there, deserted, and far from the thoughts of men.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The Reverend Smith Boyd walked slowly out into the dim church, with the little volume in his hand.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading The Reverend Smith Boyd walked slowly out into the dim church, with the little volume in his hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
stained-glass
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From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
not in physical motion
From this reading The young rector walked slowly up the aisle to a pew in the corner near the main entrance, and sat down, still with the little Book of Common Prayer in his hand, and, in the book, the Articles of Religion.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Reverend Smith Boyd walked slowly out into the dim church, with the little volume in his hand.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From them alone must he preach; nothing more and nothing less.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was hushed and silent there, deserted, and far from the thoughts of men.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was hushed and silent there, deserted, and far from the thoughts of men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The young rector walked slowly up the aisle to a pew in the corner near the main entrance, and sat down, still with the little Book of Common Prayer in his hand, and, in the book, the Articles of Religion.
topaznounUS /ˈtoʊpæz/
a yellow quartz
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The Reverend Smith Boyd walked slowly out into the dim church, with the little volume in his hand.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The Reverend Smith Boyd walked slowly out into the dim church, with the little volume in his hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The afternoon sun had sunk so low that the illumination from the stained-glass windows was cut off by the near buildings, and the patches of ruby and of sapphire, of emerald and of topaz, glowed now near the tops of the slender columns, or mellowed the dusky spaces up amid the arches.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Reverend Smith Boyd walked slowly out into the dim church, with the little volume in his hand.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young rector walked slowly up the aisle to a pew in the corner near the main entrance, and sat down, still with the little Book of Common Prayer in his hand, and, in the book, the Articles of Religion.
