Chapter VII

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From this reading Close to the Church of Ryslip, and opposite to its western end, is a group of cottages, one of which is undoubtedly of early date, probably 16th century.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It has some curious features about it.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading We are in some doubt whether, as originally arranged, it may not have formed one single dwelling-house, the whole, or, at any rate, the centre portion of which was the parsonage.

with regard to architecture

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We are in some doubt whether, as originally arranged, it may not have formed one single dwelling-house, the whole, or, at any rate, the centre portion of which was the parsonage.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading We are in some doubt whether, as originally arranged, it may not have formed one single dwelling-house, the whole, or, at any rate, the centre portion of which was the parsonage.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We are in some doubt whether, as originally arranged, it may not have formed one single dwelling-house, the whole, or, at any rate, the centre portion of which was the parsonage.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading We are in some doubt whether, as originally arranged, it may not have formed one single dwelling-house, the whole, or, at any rate, the centre portion of which was the parsonage.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Close to the Church of Ryslip, and opposite to its western end, is a group of cottages, one of which is undoubtedly of early date, probably 16th century.

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

From this reading Close to the Church of Ryslip, and opposite to its western end, is a group of cottages, one of which is undoubtedly of early date, probably 16th century.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Close to the Church of Ryslip, and opposite to its western end, is a group of cottages, one of which is undoubtedly of early date, probably 16th century.

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading It has some curious features about it.

the specified day of the month

From this reading Close to the Church of Ryslip, and opposite to its western end, is a group of cottages, one of which is undoubtedly of early date, probably 16th century.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading We are in some doubt whether, as originally arranged, it may not have formed one single dwelling-house, the whole, or, at any rate, the centre portion of which was the parsonage.

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From this reading We are in some doubt whether, as originally arranged, it may not have formed one single dwelling-house, the whole, or, at any rate, the centre portion of which was the parsonage.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Close to the Church of Ryslip, and opposite to its western end, is a group of cottages, one of which is undoubtedly of early date, probably 16th century.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Close to the Church of Ryslip, and opposite to its western end, is a group of cottages, one of which is undoubtedly of early date, probably 16th century.

plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading It has some curious features about it.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading We are in some doubt whether, as originally arranged, it may not have formed one single dwelling-house, the whole, or, at any rate, the centre portion of which was the parsonage.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Close to the Church of Ryslip, and opposite to its western end, is a group of cottages, one of which is undoubtedly of early date, probably 16th century.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We are in some doubt whether, as originally arranged, it may not have formed one single dwelling-house, the whole, or, at any rate, the centre portion of which was the parsonage.

of the present time and place

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Close to the Church of Ryslip, and opposite to its western end, is a group of cottages, one of which is undoubtedly of early date, probably 16th century.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Close to the Church of Ryslip, and opposite to its western end, is a group of cottages, one of which is undoubtedly of early date, probably 16th century.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

immediately past

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

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 It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading We are in some doubt whether, as originally arranged, it may not have formed one single dwelling-house, the whole, or, at any rate, the centre portion of which was the parsonage.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We are in some doubt whether, as originally arranged, it may not have formed one single dwelling-house, the whole, or, at any rate, the centre portion of which was the parsonage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Close to the Church of Ryslip, and opposite to its western end, is a group of cottages, one of which is undoubtedly of early date, probably 16th century.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We are in some doubt whether, as originally arranged, it may not have formed one single dwelling-house, the whole, or, at any rate, the centre portion of which was the parsonage.

in an original manner

From this reading We are in some doubt whether, as originally arranged, it may not have formed one single dwelling-house, the whole, or, at any rate, the centre portion of which was the parsonage.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

above and across; more than

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading We are in some doubt whether, as originally arranged, it may not have formed one single dwelling-house, the whole, or, at any rate, the centre portion of which was the parsonage.

(of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

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

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Close to the Church of Ryslip, and opposite to its western end, is a group of cottages, one of which is undoubtedly of early date, probably 16th century.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading We are in some doubt whether, as originally arranged, it may not have formed one single dwelling-house, the whole, or, at any rate, the centre portion of which was the parsonage.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

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

From this reading Close to the Church of Ryslip, and opposite to its western end, is a group of cottages, one of which is undoubtedly of early date, probably 16th century.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading We are in some doubt whether, as originally arranged, it may not have formed one single dwelling-house, the whole, or, at any rate, the centre portion of which was the parsonage.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

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

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Close to the Church of Ryslip, and opposite to its western end, is a group of cottages, one of which is undoubtedly of early date, probably 16th century.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

the topmost one of two

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading We are in some doubt whether, as originally arranged, it may not have formed one single dwelling-house, the whole, or, at any rate, the centre portion of which was the parsonage.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In our last paper upon this subject we described some examples of cottages in the immediate neighbourhood of London, and we propose devoting this one to a continuation of the same subject.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Close to the Church of Ryslip, and opposite to its western end, is a group of cottages, one of which is undoubtedly of early date, probably 16th century.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading We are in some doubt whether, as originally arranged, it may not have formed one single dwelling-house, the whole, or, at any rate, the centre portion of which was the parsonage.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Close to the Church of Ryslip, and opposite to its western end, is a group of cottages, one of which is undoubtedly of early date, probably 16th century.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It is long and low, the ground floor storey being of brick, and the upper portion of “Post-and-pan,” so that it is what is architecturally known as a “half timber” structure; one end has been plastered over in later times, and the whole forms a row of small cottages.