used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOCTOR WALSINGHAM AND THE CHAPELIZOD CHRISTIANS MEET TO THE SOUND OF THE HOLY BELL, AND A VAMPIRE SITS IN THE CHURCH.
not being in a specified place
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
(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 The next day the Sabbath bell from the ivied tower of Chapelizod Church called all good church-folk round to their pews and seats.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOCTOR WALSINGHAM AND THE CHAPELIZOD CHRISTIANS MEET TO THE SOUND OF THE HOLY BELL, AND A VAMPIRE SITS IN THE CHURCH.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Lord Townshend, too, was in the viceregal seat, with gentlemen of his household behind, splendid in star and peruke, and eyed over their prayer-books by many inquisitive Christians.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading DOCTOR WALSINGHAM AND THE CHAPELIZOD CHRISTIANS MEET TO THE SOUND OF THE HOLY BELL, AND A VAMPIRE SITS IN THE CHURCH.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lord Townshend, too, was in the viceregal seat, with gentlemen of his household behind, splendid in star and peruke, and eyed over their prayer-books by many inquisitive Christians.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The next day the Sabbath bell from the ivied tower of Chapelizod Church called all good church-folk round to their pews and seats.
CHAPELIZOD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DOCTOR WALSINGHAM AND THE CHAPELIZOD CHRISTIANS MEET TO THE SOUND OF THE HOLY BELL, AND A VAMPIRE SITS IN THE CHURCH.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
CHRISTIANSnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading DOCTOR WALSINGHAM AND THE CHAPELIZOD CHRISTIANS MEET TO THE SOUND OF THE HOLY BELL, AND A VAMPIRE SITS IN THE CHURCH.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading DOCTOR WALSINGHAM AND THE CHAPELIZOD CHRISTIANS MEET TO THE SOUND OF THE HOLY BELL, AND A VAMPIRE SITS IN THE CHURCH.
church-folk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day the Sabbath bell from the ivied tower of Chapelizod Church called all good church-folk round to their pews and seats.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day the Sabbath bell from the ivied tower of Chapelizod Church called all good church-folk round to their pews and seats.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading DOCTOR WALSINGHAM AND THE CHAPELIZOD CHRISTIANS MEET TO THE SOUND OF THE HOLY BELL, AND A VAMPIRE SITS IN THE CHURCH.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Lord Townshend, too, was in the viceregal seat, with gentlemen of his household behind, splendid in star and peruke, and eyed over their prayer-books by many inquisitive Christians.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next day the Sabbath bell from the ivied tower of Chapelizod Church called all good church-folk round to their pews and seats.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Nutter's little pew, under the gallery, was void like Sturk's.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Lord Townshend, too, was in the viceregal seat, with gentlemen of his household behind, splendid in star and peruke, and eyed over their prayer-books by many inquisitive Christians.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The next day the Sabbath bell from the ivied tower of Chapelizod Church called all good church-folk round to their pews and seats.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Townshend, too, was in the viceregal seat, with gentlemen of his household behind, splendid in star and peruke, and eyed over their prayer-books by many inquisitive Christians.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading DOCTOR WALSINGHAM AND THE CHAPELIZOD CHRISTIANS MEET TO THE SOUND OF THE HOLY BELL, AND A VAMPIRE SITS IN THE CHURCH.
a social unit living together
From this reading Lord Townshend, too, was in the viceregal seat, with gentlemen of his household behind, splendid in star and peruke, and eyed over their prayer-books by many inquisitive Christians.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DOCTOR WALSINGHAM AND THE CHAPELIZOD CHRISTIANS MEET TO THE SOUND OF THE HOLY BELL, AND A VAMPIRE SITS IN THE CHURCH.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading Lord Townshend, too, was in the viceregal seat, with gentlemen of his household behind, splendid in star and peruke, and eyed over their prayer-books by many inquisitive Christians.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
iviedadjective
overgrown with ivy
From this reading The next day the Sabbath bell from the ivied tower of Chapelizod Church called all good church-folk round to their pews and seats.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Nutter's little pew, under the gallery, was void like Sturk's.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Townshend, too, was in the viceregal seat, with gentlemen of his household behind, splendid in star and peruke, and eyed over their prayer-books by many inquisitive Christians.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Lord Townshend, too, was in the viceregal seat, with gentlemen of his household behind, splendid in star and peruke, and eyed over their prayer-books by many inquisitive Christians.
come together
From this reading DOCTOR WALSINGHAM AND THE CHAPELIZOD CHRISTIANS MEET TO THE SOUND OF THE HOLY BELL, AND A VAMPIRE SITS IN THE CHURCH.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day the Sabbath bell from the ivied tower of Chapelizod Church called all good church-folk round to their pews and seats.
not any; not one
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
Nutter's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nutter's little pew, under the gallery, was void like Sturk's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOCTOR WALSINGHAM AND THE CHAPELIZOD CHRISTIANS MEET TO THE SOUND OF THE HOLY BELL, AND A VAMPIRE SITS IN THE CHURCH.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Lord Townshend, too, was in the viceregal seat, with gentlemen of his household behind, splendid in star and peruke, and eyed over their prayer-books by many inquisitive Christians.
perukenoun
a wig for men that was fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries
From this reading Lord Townshend, too, was in the viceregal seat, with gentlemen of his household behind, splendid in star and peruke, and eyed over their prayer-books by many inquisitive Christians.
pewnounUS /pjuː/
long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
From this reading Nutter's little pew, under the gallery, was void like Sturk's.
pewsnounUS /pjuːz/
plural of “pew” — long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
From this reading The next day the Sabbath bell from the ivied tower of Chapelizod Church called all good church-folk round to their pews and seats.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
prayer-books
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Townshend, too, was in the viceregal seat, with gentlemen of his household behind, splendid in star and peruke, and eyed over their prayer-books by many inquisitive Christians.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The next day the Sabbath bell from the ivied tower of Chapelizod Church called all good church-folk round to their pews and seats.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading The next day the Sabbath bell from the ivied tower of Chapelizod Church called all good church-folk round to their pews and seats.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Lord Townshend, too, was in the viceregal seat, with gentlemen of his household behind, splendid in star and peruke, and eyed over their prayer-books by many inquisitive Christians.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The next day the Sabbath bell from the ivied tower of Chapelizod Church called all good church-folk round to their pews and seats.
SITSverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading DOCTOR WALSINGHAM AND THE CHAPELIZOD CHRISTIANS MEET TO THE SOUND OF THE HOLY BELL, AND A VAMPIRE SITS IN THE CHURCH.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading DOCTOR WALSINGHAM AND THE CHAPELIZOD CHRISTIANS MEET TO THE SOUND OF THE HOLY BELL, AND A VAMPIRE SITS IN THE CHURCH.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Lord Townshend, too, was in the viceregal seat, with gentlemen of his household behind, splendid in star and peruke, and eyed over their prayer-books by many inquisitive Christians.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Lord Townshend, too, was in the viceregal seat, with gentlemen of his household behind, splendid in star and peruke, and eyed over their prayer-books by many inquisitive Christians.
Sturk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
Sturk's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOCTOR WALSINGHAM AND THE CHAPELIZOD CHRISTIANS MEET TO THE SOUND OF THE HOLY BELL, AND A VAMPIRE SITS IN THE CHURCH.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The next day the Sabbath bell from the ivied tower of Chapelizod Church called all good church-folk round to their pews and seats.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DOCTOR WALSINGHAM AND THE CHAPELIZOD CHRISTIANS MEET TO THE SOUND OF THE HOLY BELL, AND A VAMPIRE SITS IN THE CHURCH.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Lord Townshend, too, was in the viceregal seat, with gentlemen of his household behind, splendid in star and peruke, and eyed over their prayer-books by many inquisitive Christians.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The next day the Sabbath bell from the ivied tower of Chapelizod Church called all good church-folk round to their pews and seats.
Townshend
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Townshend, too, was in the viceregal seat, with gentlemen of his household behind, splendid in star and peruke, and eyed over their prayer-books by many inquisitive Christians.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Nutter's little pew, under the gallery, was void like Sturk's.
VAMPIREnounUS /ˈvæmpaɪr/
(folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living
From this reading DOCTOR WALSINGHAM AND THE CHAPELIZOD CHRISTIANS MEET TO THE SOUND OF THE HOLY BELL, AND A VAMPIRE SITS IN THE CHURCH.
viceregaladjective
of or relating to a viceroy
From this reading Lord Townshend, too, was in the viceregal seat, with gentlemen of his household behind, splendid in star and peruke, and eyed over their prayer-books by many inquisitive Christians.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading Nutter's little pew, under the gallery, was void like Sturk's.
WALSINGHAM
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DOCTOR WALSINGHAM AND THE CHAPELIZOD CHRISTIANS MEET TO THE SOUND OF THE HOLY BELL, AND A VAMPIRE SITS IN THE CHURCH.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sturk's place was empty--already it knew him no more--and Mrs. Sturk was absent; but the little file of children, on whom the neighbours looked with an awful and a tender curiosity, was there.
