1380
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From this reading The nave, by whose lofty, aspiring perspective we advance, was built in 1380 upon the site of that of the twelfth century.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading According to the testimony of the time, it was in a ruinous condition.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to the testimony of the time, it was in a ruinous condition.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The nave, by whose lofty, aspiring perspective we advance, was built in 1380 upon the site of that of the twelfth century.
(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 Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Conceive, if you can, the likelihood of one of those particularly massive Norman naves like those of Tewkesbury and Gloucester, which this resembled, becoming ruinous!
aspiringadjectiveUS /əˈspaɪrɪŋ/
desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
From this reading The nave, by whose lofty, aspiring perspective we advance, was built in 1380 upon the site of that of the twelfth century.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
BECKETnounUS /ˈbekət/
(Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170)
From this reading THE CATHEDRAL: THE MURDER OF BECKET It is by the south porch that the Cathedral is entered.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Conceive, if you can, the likelihood of one of those particularly massive Norman naves like those of Tewkesbury and Gloucester, which this resembled, becoming ruinous!
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The nave, by whose lofty, aspiring perspective we advance, was built in 1380 upon the site of that of the twelfth century.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CATHEDRAL: THE MURDER OF BECKET It is by the south porch that the Cathedral is entered.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Conceive, if you can, the likelihood of one of those particularly massive Norman naves like those of Tewkesbury and Gloucester, which this resembled, becoming ruinous!
CATHEDRALnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading THE CATHEDRAL: THE MURDER OF BECKET It is by the south porch that the Cathedral is entered.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The nave, by whose lofty, aspiring perspective we advance, was built in 1380 upon the site of that of the twelfth century.
ConceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading Conceive, if you can, the likelihood of one of those particularly massive Norman naves like those of Tewkesbury and Gloucester, which this resembled, becoming ruinous!
a state at a particular time
From this reading According to the testimony of the time, it was in a ruinous condition.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE CATHEDRAL: THE MURDER OF BECKET It is by the south porch that the Cathedral is entered.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
GloucesternounUS /ˈɡlɑːstər/
a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries
From this reading Conceive, if you can, the likelihood of one of those particularly massive Norman naves like those of Tewkesbury and Gloucester, which this resembled, becoming ruinous!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Conceive, if you can, the likelihood of one of those particularly massive Norman naves like those of Tewkesbury and Gloucester, which this resembled, becoming ruinous!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CATHEDRAL: THE MURDER OF BECKET It is by the south porch that the Cathedral is entered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CATHEDRAL: THE MURDER OF BECKET It is by the south porch that the Cathedral is entered.
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 Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Conceive, if you can, the likelihood of one of those particularly massive Norman naves like those of Tewkesbury and Gloucester, which this resembled, becoming ruinous!
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading Conceive, if you can, the likelihood of one of those particularly massive Norman naves like those of Tewkesbury and Gloucester, which this resembled, becoming ruinous!
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The nave, by whose lofty, aspiring perspective we advance, was built in 1380 upon the site of that of the twelfth century.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Conceive, if you can, the likelihood of one of those particularly massive Norman naves like those of Tewkesbury and Gloucester, which this resembled, becoming ruinous!
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading THE CATHEDRAL: THE MURDER OF BECKET It is by the south porch that the Cathedral is entered.
navenounUS /neɪv/
the central area of a church
From this reading The nave, by whose lofty, aspiring perspective we advance, was built in 1380 upon the site of that of the twelfth century.
naves
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From this reading Conceive, if you can, the likelihood of one of those particularly massive Norman naves like those of Tewkesbury and Gloucester, which this resembled, becoming ruinous!
not one, and not any
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CATHEDRAL: THE MURDER OF BECKET It is by the south porch that the Cathedral is entered.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Conceive, if you can, the likelihood of one of those particularly massive Norman naves like those of Tewkesbury and Gloucester, which this resembled, becoming ruinous!
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Conceive, if you can, the likelihood of one of those particularly massive Norman naves like those of Tewkesbury and Gloucester, which this resembled, becoming ruinous!
perspectivenounUS /pərˈspektɪv/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The nave, by whose lofty, aspiring perspective we advance, was built in 1380 upon the site of that of the twelfth century.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading THE CATHEDRAL: THE MURDER OF BECKET It is by the south porch that the Cathedral is entered.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Conceive, if you can, the likelihood of one of those particularly massive Norman naves like those of Tewkesbury and Gloucester, which this resembled, becoming ruinous!
ruinousadjectiveUS /ˈruːənəs/
extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin
From this reading According to the testimony of the time, it was in a ruinous condition.
except for; apart from
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading The nave, by whose lofty, aspiring perspective we advance, was built in 1380 upon the site of that of the twelfth century.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE CATHEDRAL: THE MURDER OF BECKET It is by the south porch that the Cathedral is entered.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
express a supposition
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading According to the testimony of the time, it was in a ruinous condition.
Tewkesburynoun
the final battle of the War of the Roses in 1471 in which Edward IV defeated the Lancastrians
From this reading Conceive, if you can, the likelihood of one of those particularly massive Norman naves like those of Tewkesbury and Gloucester, which this resembled, becoming ruinous!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CATHEDRAL: THE MURDER OF BECKET It is by the south porch that the Cathedral is entered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CATHEDRAL: THE MURDER OF BECKET It is by the south porch that the Cathedral is entered.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Conceive, if you can, the likelihood of one of those particularly massive Norman naves like those of Tewkesbury and Gloucester, which this resembled, becoming ruinous!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading According to the testimony of the time, it was in a ruinous condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
transeptnoun
structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
twelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading The nave, by whose lofty, aspiring perspective we advance, was built in 1380 upon the site of that of the twelfth century.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The nave, by whose lofty, aspiring perspective we advance, was built in 1380 upon the site of that of the twelfth century.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The nave, by whose lofty, aspiring perspective we advance, was built in 1380 upon the site of that of the twelfth century.
in or at the place that
From this reading Let none suppose this to be the veritable Cathedral that Becket knew; that was replaced, piece by piece, in the succeeding centuries, all save the Norman transept where he met his fate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Conceive, if you can, the likelihood of one of those particularly massive Norman naves like those of Tewkesbury and Gloucester, which this resembled, becoming ruinous!
belonging to which person
From this reading The nave, by whose lofty, aspiring perspective we advance, was built in 1380 upon the site of that of the twelfth century.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Conceive, if you can, the likelihood of one of those particularly massive Norman naves like those of Tewkesbury and Gloucester, which this resembled, becoming ruinous!
