used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTER The bishop's house was situated about half a mile from the college on Birdseye Avenue, the principal residence street of Warwick.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTER The bishop's house was situated about half a mile from the college on Birdseye Avenue, the principal residence street of Warwick.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
a line of approach
From this reading THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTER The bishop's house was situated about half a mile from the college on Birdseye Avenue, the principal residence street of Warwick.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
battlementsnounUS /ˈbætəlmənts/
plural of “battlement” — a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
Birdseye
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From this reading THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTER The bishop's house was situated about half a mile from the college on Birdseye Avenue, the principal residence street of Warwick.
BISHOP'SnounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTER The bishop's house was situated about half a mile from the college on Birdseye Avenue, the principal residence street of Warwick.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading In sharp distinction to the prevalent style of building, the episcopal residence suggested a Tudor palace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
Cardington
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From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
cathedralsnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəlz/
plural of “cathedral” — any large and important church
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTER The bishop's house was situated about half a mile from the college on Birdseye Avenue, the principal residence street of Warwick.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
a female human offspring
From this reading THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTER The bishop's house was situated about half a mile from the college on Birdseye Avenue, the principal residence street of Warwick.
dentilated
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From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading In sharp distinction to the prevalent style of building, the episcopal residence suggested a Tudor palace.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
elmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
episcopaladjectiveUS /ɪˈpɪskəpəl/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church
From this reading In sharp distinction to the prevalent style of building, the episcopal residence suggested a Tudor palace.
divisible by two
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTER The bishop's house was situated about half a mile from the college on Birdseye Avenue, the principal residence street of Warwick.
GothicadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːθɪk/
characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTER The bishop's house was situated about half a mile from the college on Birdseye Avenue, the principal residence street of Warwick.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTER The bishop's house was situated about half a mile from the college on Birdseye Avenue, the principal residence street of Warwick.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In sharp distinction to the prevalent style of building, the episcopal residence suggested a Tudor palace.
inadequateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwət/
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTER The bishop's house was situated about half a mile from the college on Birdseye Avenue, the principal residence street of Warwick.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
navenounUS /neɪv/
the central area of a church
From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTER The bishop's house was situated about half a mile from the college on Birdseye Avenue, the principal residence street of Warwick.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTER The bishop's house was situated about half a mile from the college on Birdseye Avenue, the principal residence street of Warwick.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In sharp distinction to the prevalent style of building, the episcopal residence suggested a Tudor palace.
plagiarismnounUS /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/
a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
having a point
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
pretensionsnounUS /prəˈtenʃənz/
plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
prevalentadjectiveUS /ˈprevələnt/
most frequent or common
From this reading In sharp distinction to the prevalent style of building, the episcopal residence suggested a Tudor palace.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTER The bishop's house was situated about half a mile from the college on Birdseye Avenue, the principal residence street of Warwick.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
PuritansnounUS /ˈpjʊrətənz/
plural of “puritan” — a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTER The bishop's house was situated about half a mile from the college on Birdseye Avenue, the principal residence street of Warwick.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading In sharp distinction to the prevalent style of building, the episcopal residence suggested a Tudor palace.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTER The bishop's house was situated about half a mile from the college on Birdseye Avenue, the principal residence street of Warwick.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTER The bishop's house was situated about half a mile from the college on Birdseye Avenue, the principal residence street of Warwick.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In sharp distinction to the prevalent style of building, the episcopal residence suggested a Tudor palace.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTER The bishop's house was situated about half a mile from the college on Birdseye Avenue, the principal residence street of Warwick.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
transitnounUS /ˈtrænzɪt/
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
TudornounUS /ˈtuːdər/
an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)
From this reading In sharp distinction to the prevalent style of building, the episcopal residence suggested a Tudor palace.
turretsnounUS /ˈtɜːrəts/
plural of “turret” — a small tower extending above a building
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
vistanounUS /ˈvɪstə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
WarwicknounUS /ˈwɔːrwɪk/
English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
From this reading THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTER The bishop's house was situated about half a mile from the college on Birdseye Avenue, the principal residence street of Warwick.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTER The bishop's house was situated about half a mile from the college on Birdseye Avenue, the principal residence street of Warwick.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
belonging to which person
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During their transit beneath this splendid nave, Cardington entertained his companion with an account of the house they were to visit, its history and architectural pretensions.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A forest aisle and city thoroughfare combined, this vista of ancient elms suggested the inspiration of those Gothic cathedrals of the Old World from whose associations and influence the Puritans had fled away.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Its pointed windows, its dentilated battlements, its miniature turrets, would have been impressive on a larger scale, in stone, but being of wood, in a reduced proportion, they appeared an inadequate plagiarism, which not even the extensive grounds could shield from criticism.
