used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FIFTEEN YEARS AFTER.
agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
(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 It has plenty of room to stand in, and it can consequently be seen with perfect convenience from every point of view, all around the compass.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has plenty of room to stand in, and it can consequently be seen with perfect convenience from every point of view, all around the compass.
antiquitynounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The large open space around the church can be approached in three different directions.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It has plenty of room to stand in, and it can consequently be seen with perfect convenience from every point of view, all around the compass.
barbarouslyadverb
in a barbarous manner
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It has plenty of room to stand in, and it can consequently be seen with perfect convenience from every point of view, all around the compass.
BeckleynounUS /ˈbekli/
a city in southern West Virginia
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It has plenty of room to stand in, and it can consequently be seen with perfect convenience from every point of view, all around the compass.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading It has plenty of room to stand in, and it can consequently be seen with perfect convenience from every point of view, all around the compass.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading It has plenty of room to stand in, and it can consequently be seen with perfect convenience from every point of view, all around the compass.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading It has plenty of room to stand in, and it can consequently be seen with perfect convenience from every point of view, all around the compass.
countiesnounUS /ˈkaʊntiz/
plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The large open space around the church can be approached in three different directions.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The large open space around the church can be approached in three different directions.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading There is a road from the village, leading straight to the principal door.
one or the other of two
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It has plenty of room to stand in, and it can consequently be seen with perfect convenience from every point of view, all around the compass.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading FIFTEEN YEARS AFTER.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It has plenty of room to stand in, and it can consequently be seen with perfect convenience from every point of view, all around the compass.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a road from the village, leading straight to the principal door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has plenty of room to stand in, and it can consequently be seen with perfect convenience from every point of view, all around the compass.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading There is a road from the village, leading straight to the principal door.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
mercantileadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/
of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
midlandnounUS /ˈmɪdlænd/
a town in west central Texas
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
not any; not one
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The large open space around the church can be approached in three different directions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It has plenty of room to stand in, and it can consequently be seen with perfect convenience from every point of view, all around the compass.
a full supply
From this reading It has plenty of room to stand in, and it can consequently be seen with perfect convenience from every point of view, all around the compass.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It has plenty of room to stand in, and it can consequently be seen with perfect convenience from every point of view, all around the compass.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading There is a road from the village, leading straight to the principal door.
unusual or striking
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading There is a road from the village, leading straight to the principal door.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It has plenty of room to stand in, and it can consequently be seen with perfect convenience from every point of view, all around the compass.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It has plenty of room to stand in, and it can consequently be seen with perfect convenience from every point of view, all around the compass.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The large open space around the church can be approached in three different directions.
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From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It has plenty of room to stand in, and it can consequently be seen with perfect convenience from every point of view, all around the compass.
successive (without a break)
From this reading There is a road from the village, leading straight to the principal door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a road from the village, leading straight to the principal door.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The large open space around the church can be approached in three different directions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It has plenty of room to stand in, and it can consequently be seen with perfect convenience from every point of view, all around the compass.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The church of Long Beckley (a large agricultural village in one of the midland counties of England), although a building in no way remarkable either for its size, its architecture, or its antiquity, possesses, nevertheless, one advantage which mercantile London has barbarously denied to the noble cathedral church of St. Paul.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It has plenty of room to stand in, and it can consequently be seen with perfect convenience from every point of view, all around the compass.
a late time of life
From this reading FIFTEEN YEARS AFTER.
