Chapter XIII

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

From this reading JEAN MORLEY The parish house of St. Luke’s was a remodeled two-story business block adjoining the frame church.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading JEAN MORLEY The parish house of St. Luke’s was a remodeled two-story business block adjoining the frame church.

later than; following

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The other half of the building served as an assembly room on occasions and here the exercises of the evening were already in progress when Wayne arrived.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The other half of the building served as an assembly room on occasions and here the exercises of the evening were already in progress when Wayne arrived.

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

From this reading The other half of the building served as an assembly room on occasions and here the exercises of the evening were already in progress when Wayne arrived.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The other half of the building served as an assembly room on occasions and here the exercises of the evening were already in progress when Wayne arrived.

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

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading The other half of the building served as an assembly room on occasions and here the exercises of the evening were already in progress when Wayne arrived.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading At one end of the room a ring had been improvised and within the roped enclosure a string quartet was playing a waltz to which the feet of a considerable portion of the audience kept time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The place was packed and Wayne stood until the end of the number sandwiched between two labourers who had paused on their way home.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading JEAN MORLEY The parish house of St. Luke’s was a remodeled two-story business block adjoining the frame church.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The other half of the building served as an assembly room on occasions and here the exercises of the evening were already in progress when Wayne arrived.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading JEAN MORLEY The parish house of St. Luke’s was a remodeled two-story business block adjoining the frame church.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

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

From this reading JEAN MORLEY The parish house of St. Luke’s was a remodeled two-story business block adjoining the frame church.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading At one end of the room a ring had been improvised and within the roped enclosure a string quartet was playing a waltz to which the feet of a considerable portion of the audience kept time.

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

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose

From this reading At one end of the room a ring had been improvised and within the roped enclosure a string quartet was playing a waltz to which the feet of a considerable portion of the audience kept time.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At one end of the room a ring had been improvised and within the roped enclosure a string quartet was playing a waltz to which the feet of a considerable portion of the audience kept time.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The other half of the building served as an assembly room on occasions and here the exercises of the evening were already in progress when Wayne arrived.

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading The other half of the building served as an assembly room on occasions and here the exercises of the evening were already in progress when Wayne arrived.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading At one end of the room a ring had been improvised and within the roped enclosure a string quartet was playing a waltz to which the feet of a considerable portion of the audience kept time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading JEAN MORLEY The parish house of St. Luke’s was a remodeled two-story business block adjoining the frame church.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The other half of the building served as an assembly room on occasions and here the exercises of the evening were already in progress when Wayne arrived.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The place was packed and Wayne stood until the end of the number sandwiched between two labourers who had paused on their way home.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading JEAN MORLEY The parish house of St. Luke’s was a remodeled two-story business block adjoining the frame church.

done or made using whatever is available

From this reading At one end of the room a ring had been improvised and within the roped enclosure a string quartet was playing a waltz to which the feet of a considerable portion of the audience kept time.

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

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading JEAN MORLEY The parish house of St. Luke’s was a remodeled two-story business block adjoining the frame church.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading At one end of the room a ring had been improvised and within the roped enclosure a string quartet was playing a waltz to which the feet of a considerable portion of the audience kept time.

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

From this reading The place was packed and Wayne stood until the end of the number sandwiched between two labourers who had paused on their way home.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

possessive form of “luke” — (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading JEAN MORLEY The parish house of St. Luke’s was a remodeled two-story business block adjoining the frame church.

the force of workers available

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)

From this reading JEAN MORLEY The parish house of St. Luke’s was a remodeled two-story business block adjoining the frame church.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The place was packed and Wayne stood until the end of the number sandwiched between two labourers who had paused on their way home.

something you have to do

From this reading The other half of the building served as an assembly room on occasions and here the exercises of the evening were already in progress when Wayne arrived.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JEAN MORLEY The parish house of St. Luke’s was a remodeled two-story business block adjoining the frame church.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The other half of the building served as an assembly room on occasions and here the exercises of the evening were already in progress when Wayne arrived.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other half of the building served as an assembly room on occasions and here the exercises of the evening were already in progress when Wayne arrived.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading The place was packed and Wayne stood until the end of the number sandwiched between two labourers who had paused on their way home.

a local church community

From this reading JEAN MORLEY The parish house of St. Luke’s was a remodeled two-story business block adjoining the frame church.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading The place was packed and Wayne stood until the end of the number sandwiched between two labourers who had paused on their way home.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The place was packed and Wayne stood until the end of the number sandwiched between two labourers who had paused on their way home.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading At one end of the room a ring had been improvised and within the roped enclosure a string quartet was playing a waltz to which the feet of a considerable portion of the audience kept time.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading At one end of the room a ring had been improvised and within the roped enclosure a string quartet was playing a waltz to which the feet of a considerable portion of the audience kept time.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading The other half of the building served as an assembly room on occasions and here the exercises of the evening were already in progress when Wayne arrived.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading At one end of the room a ring had been improvised and within the roped enclosure a string quartet was playing a waltz to which the feet of a considerable portion of the audience kept time.

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

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

past form of “remodel” — do over, as of (part of) a house

From this reading JEAN MORLEY The parish house of St. Luke’s was a remodeled two-story business block adjoining the frame church.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading At one end of the room a ring had been improvised and within the roped enclosure a string quartet was playing a waltz to which the feet of a considerable portion of the audience kept time.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The other half of the building served as an assembly room on occasions and here the exercises of the evening were already in progress when Wayne arrived.

past form of “rope” — catch with a lasso

From this reading At one end of the room a ring had been improvised and within the roped enclosure a string quartet was playing a waltz to which the feet of a considerable portion of the audience kept time.

past form of “sandwich” — make into a sandwich

From this reading The place was packed and Wayne stood until the end of the number sandwiched between two labourers who had paused on their way home.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The other half of the building served as an assembly room on occasions and here the exercises of the evening were already in progress when Wayne arrived.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

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

From this reading JEAN MORLEY The parish house of St. Luke’s was a remodeled two-story business block adjoining the frame church.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The place was packed and Wayne stood until the end of the number sandwiched between two labourers who had paused on their way home.

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

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

a lightweight cord

From this reading At one end of the room a ring had been improvised and within the roped enclosure a string quartet was playing a waltz to which the feet of a considerable portion of the audience kept time.

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

From this reading JEAN MORLEY The parish house of St. Luke’s was a remodeled two-story business block adjoining the frame church.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At one end of the room a ring had been improvised and within the roped enclosure a string quartet was playing a waltz to which the feet of a considerable portion of the audience kept time.

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

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

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

From this reading JEAN MORLEY The parish house of St. Luke’s was a remodeled two-story business block adjoining the frame church.

up to a particular time

From this reading The place was packed and Wayne stood until the end of the number sandwiched between two labourers who had paused on their way home.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

an assured victory (especially in an election)

From this reading At one end of the room a ring had been improvised and within the roped enclosure a string quartet was playing a waltz to which the feet of a considerable portion of the audience kept time.

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

From this reading JEAN MORLEY The parish house of St. Luke’s was a remodeled two-story business block adjoining the frame church.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The place was packed and Wayne stood until the end of the number sandwiched between two labourers who had paused on their way home.

United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)

From this reading The other half of the building served as an assembly room on occasions and here the exercises of the evening were already in progress when Wayne arrived.

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

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

at the time that

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

in or at the place that

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.

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

From this reading At one end of the room a ring had been improvised and within the roped enclosure a string quartet was playing a waltz to which the feet of a considerable portion of the audience kept time.

which person or people

From this reading The place was packed and Wayne stood until the end of the number sandwiched between two labourers who had paused on their way home.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading At one end of the room a ring had been improvised and within the roped enclosure a string quartet was playing a waltz to which the feet of a considerable portion of the audience kept time.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading One of the store-rooms had been cut in two, half of it serving as a reading-room for men; the rest of it was used as a _crèche_ where young children were looked after at hours when their mothers were too busy to care for them.