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The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration — No. 01
The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration — No. 01

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration — No. 01 is here in full — 299 sentences across 60 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By A. D. F. (Alfred Dwight Foster) Hamlin • Curated US English Learning Edition
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LIST OF TEXT ILLUSTRATIONS.
CARVING.
Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.
Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.
Lantern of the Great Staircase 151 Plan 155 View of Chambord (1576) 157 CHIPPENDALE CHAIRS.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration — No. 01

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration — No. 01 is here in full — 299 sentences across 60 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/59 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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LIST OF TEXT ILLUSTRATIONS.
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CARVING.
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Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.
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Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.
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Lantern of the Great Staircase 151 Plan 155 View of Chambord (1576) 157 CHIPPENDALE CHAIRS.

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Baptistery noun US /ˈbæptəstri/

bowl for baptismal water

From this reading “Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.”

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cathedrals noun US /kəˈθiːdrəlz/

plural of “cathedral” — any large and important church

From this reading “Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.”

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chippendale noun US /ˈtʃɪpədeɪl/

a British cabinetmaker remembered for his graceful designs (especially of chairs) which influenced his contemporaries (1718-1779)

From this reading “Lantern of the Great Staircase 151 Plan 155 View of Chambord (1576) 157 CHIPPENDALE CHAIRS.”

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Genoa noun US /ˈdʒenoʊə/

a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria

From this reading “Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.”

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Hereford noun US /ˈherəfərd/

hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States

From this reading “Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.”

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Northeast noun US /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading “Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.”

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Pisa noun US /ˈpiːsə/

a city in Tuscany; site of the famous Leaning Tower

From this reading “Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.”

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Worcester noun US /ˈwʊstər/

United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)

From this reading “Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.”

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Sixteenth Century adjective + noun

In this reading “Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.”

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Twelfth Century adjective + noun

In this reading “Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.”

587 times in 426,211 chapters
Great Staircase adjective + noun

In this reading “Lantern of the Great Staircase 151 Plan 155 View of Chambord (1576) 157 CHIPPENDALE CHAIRS.”

503 times in 426,211 chapters
LIST OF verb + particle

In this reading “LIST OF TEXT ILLUSTRATIONS.”

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123

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From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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127

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From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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131

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From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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151

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From this reading Lantern of the Great Staircase 151 Plan 155 View of Chambord (1576) 157 CHIPPENDALE CHAIRS.

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155

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From this reading Lantern of the Great Staircase 151 Plan 155 View of Chambord (1576) 157 CHIPPENDALE CHAIRS.

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157

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From this reading Lantern of the Great Staircase 151 Plan 155 View of Chambord (1576) 157 CHIPPENDALE CHAIRS.

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1576

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From this reading Lantern of the Great Staircase 151 Plan 155 View of Chambord (1576) 157 CHIPPENDALE CHAIRS.

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181

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From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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183

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From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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185

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From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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1856

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From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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187

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From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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189

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From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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191

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From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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193

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From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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195

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From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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197

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From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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199

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From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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Albans

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From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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Arm-piece

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From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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BaptisterynounUS /ˈbæptəstri/

bowl for baptismal water

From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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CarvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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CARVINGnounUS /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/

a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape

From this reading CARVING.

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CathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/

any large and important church

From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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CATHEDRALSnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəlz/

plural of “cathedral” — any large and important church

From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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CenturynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/

a period of 100 years

From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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CHAIRSnounUS /tʃerz/

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Lantern of the Great Staircase 151 Plan 155 View of Chambord (1576) 157 CHIPPENDALE CHAIRS.

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CHAMBORD

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From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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CHATEAUnounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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Chichester

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From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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CHIPPENDALEnounUS /ˈtʃɪpədeɪl/

a British cabinetmaker remembered for his graceful designs (especially of chairs) which influenced his contemporaries (1718-1779)

From this reading Lantern of the Great Staircase 151 Plan 155 View of Chambord (1576) 157 CHIPPENDALE CHAIRS.

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ChoirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/

a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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DetailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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EastnounUS /iːst/

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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ENGLANDnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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FrontnounUS /frʌnt/

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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GenoanounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/

a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria

From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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Ginsto

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From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Lantern of the Great Staircase 151 Plan 155 View of Chambord (1576) 157 CHIPPENDALE CHAIRS.

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HerefordnounUS /ˈherəfərd/

hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States

From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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ILLUSTRATIONSnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading LIST OF TEXT ILLUSTRATIONS.

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LanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Lantern of the Great Staircase 151 Plan 155 View of Chambord (1576) 157 CHIPPENDALE CHAIRS.

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LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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LISTverbUS /lɪst/

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading LIST OF TEXT ILLUSTRATIONS.

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Lucca

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From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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ModernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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NortheastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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Norwich

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From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LIST OF TEXT ILLUSTRATIONS.

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Peterborough

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From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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PisanounUS /ˈpiːsə/

a city in Tuscany; site of the famous Leaning Tower

From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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PlanverbUS /plæn/

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Lantern of the Great Staircase 151 Plan 155 View of Chambord (1576) 157 CHIPPENDALE CHAIRS.

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SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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SixteenthadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːnθ/

coming next after the fifteenth in position

From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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SouthwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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StaircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Lantern of the Great Staircase 151 Plan 155 View of Chambord (1576) 157 CHIPPENDALE CHAIRS.

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StallnounUS /stɔːl/

a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed

From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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TEXTnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading LIST OF TEXT ILLUSTRATIONS.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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TwelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/

coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position

From this reading Carved Arm-piece of Choir Stall, Sixteenth Century, Cathedral of Genoa 123 Carved Choir Stall, Modern (1856) Baptistery, Pisa, 131 Carving, Detail of, Twelfth Century, Church of S. Ginsto, Lucca 127 CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND, THE.

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ViewnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Lantern of the Great Staircase 151 Plan 155 View of Chambord (1576) 157 CHIPPENDALE CHAIRS.

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WellsnounUS /welz/

prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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WestnounUS /west/

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/

a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire

From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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WorcesternounUS /ˈwʊstər/

United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)

From this reading Chichester Cathedral from Northeast 183 Hereford Cathedral from Northeast 187 Lincoln Cathedral: The Choir 193 Norwich Cathedral from East 185 Peterborough Cathedral: The Choir 189 St. Albans Abbey from Southwest 199 Wells Cathedral: The Choir 197 Wells Cathedral: West Front 195 Winchester Cathedral: West Front 193 Worcester Cathedral: The Choir 191 Worcester Cathedral from Southwest 181 CHATEAU OF CHAMBORD, THE.

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