a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading That same day Roland put into execution part of his plans for his guest’s amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He asked for the sexton; people laughed in his face.
Brou
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From this reading He took Sir John to see the church of Brou.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading He took Sir John to see the church of Brou.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That same day Roland put into execution part of his plans for his guest’s amusement.
decapitatedadjectiveUS /diˈkæpəteɪtɪd/
having had the head cut off
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
being one more than seven
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading That same day Roland put into execution part of his plans for his guest’s amusement.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He asked for the sexton; people laughed in his face.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That same day Roland put into execution part of his plans for his guest’s amusement.
set up or found
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
gemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
guest'snounUS /ɡests/
possessive form of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading That same day Roland put into execution part of his plans for his guest’s amusement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took Sir John to see the church of Brou.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That same day Roland put into execution part of his plans for his guest’s amusement.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
ten 10s
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading That same day Roland put into execution part of his plans for his guest’s amusement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He took Sir John to see the church of Brou.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
immediately past
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading He asked for the sexton; people laughed in his face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
marvelsnounUS /ˈmɑːrvəlz/
plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
nichesnounUS /ˈnɪtʃɪz/
plural of “niche” — a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That same day Roland put into execution part of his plans for his guest’s amusement.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading That same day Roland put into execution part of his plans for his guest’s amusement.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He asked for the sexton; people laughed in his face.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading That same day Roland put into execution part of his plans for his guest’s amusement.
portalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəl/
a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading That same day Roland put into execution part of his plans for his guest’s amusement.
RenaissancenounUS /ˌrenəˈsɑːns/
the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
Roland
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From this reading That same day Roland put into execution part of his plans for his guest’s amusement.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
saintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
Identical; not different.
From this reading That same day Roland put into execution part of his plans for his guest’s amusement.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He took Sir John to see the church of Brou.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
sextonnounUS /ˈsekstən/
United States poet (1928-1974)
From this reading He asked for the sexton; people laughed in his face.
term of address for a man
From this reading He took Sir John to see the church of Brou.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That same day Roland put into execution part of his plans for his guest’s amusement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He took Sir John to see the church of Brou.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He took Sir John to see the church of Brou.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took Sir John to see the church of Brou.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
at the time that
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
which person or people
From this reading Those who have seen the charming little chapel of Brou know that it is known as one of the hundred marvels of the Renaissance; those who have not seen it must have often heard it said.
a late time of life
From this reading Roland, who had counted on doing the honors of this historic gem to Sir John, and who had not seen it for the last seven or eight years, was much disappointed when, on arriving in front of the building, he found the niches of the saints empty and the carved figures of the portal decapitated.
