Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading The City Hall in Warwick was a three-storied brick building of dignified Colonial style, built during Washington's first administration.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About a block to the south, and across the street, surrounded by rows of crumbling gravestones carved with quaint epitaphs and heads of ghastly cherubs, stood the First Church.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading About a block to the south, and across the street, surrounded by rows of crumbling gravestones carved with quaint epitaphs and heads of ghastly cherubs, stood the First Church.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading The City Hall in Warwick was a three-storied brick building of dignified Colonial style, built during Washington's first administration.

how long something has existed

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

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

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

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

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

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

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

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

From this reading About a block to the south, and across the street, surrounded by rows of crumbling gravestones carved with quaint epitaphs and heads of ghastly cherubs, stood the First Church.

cause to be bored

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

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

From this reading The City Hall in Warwick was a three-storied brick building of dignified Colonial style, built during Washington's first administration.

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

From this reading The City Hall in Warwick was a three-storied brick building of dignified Colonial style, built during Washington's first administration.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The City Hall in Warwick was a three-storied brick building of dignified Colonial style, built during Washington's first administration.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading About a block to the south, and across the street, surrounded by rows of crumbling gravestones carved with quaint epitaphs and heads of ghastly cherubs, stood the First Church.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading About a block to the south, and across the street, surrounded by rows of crumbling gravestones carved with quaint epitaphs and heads of ghastly cherubs, stood the First Church.

plural of “cherub” — a sweet innocent baby

From this reading About a block to the south, and across the street, surrounded by rows of crumbling gravestones carved with quaint epitaphs and heads of ghastly cherubs, stood the First Church.

sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

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

From this reading About a block to the south, and across the street, surrounded by rows of crumbling gravestones carved with quaint epitaphs and heads of ghastly cherubs, stood the First Church.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The City Hall in Warwick was a three-storied brick building of dignified Colonial style, built during Washington's first administration.

fasten or fix with a clamp

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading The City Hall in Warwick was a three-storied brick building of dignified Colonial style, built during Washington's first administration.

a small group of indispensable persons or things

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart

From this reading About a block to the south, and across the street, surrounded by rows of crumbling gravestones carved with quaint epitaphs and heads of ghastly cherubs, stood the First Church.

a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading The City Hall in Warwick was a three-storied brick building of dignified Colonial style, built during Washington's first administration.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The City Hall in Warwick was a three-storied brick building of dignified Colonial style, built during Washington's first administration.

plural of “epitaph” — an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there

From this reading About a block to the south, and across the street, surrounded by rows of crumbling gravestones carved with quaint epitaphs and heads of ghastly cherubs, stood the First Church.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

with resolute determination

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The City Hall in Warwick was a three-storied brick building of dignified Colonial style, built during Washington's first administration.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading About a block to the south, and across the street, surrounded by rows of crumbling gravestones carved with quaint epitaphs and heads of ghastly cherubs, stood the First Church.

plural of “gravestone” — a stone that is used to mark a grave

From this reading About a block to the south, and across the street, surrounded by rows of crumbling gravestones carved with quaint epitaphs and heads of ghastly cherubs, stood the First Church.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

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

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The City Hall in Warwick was a three-storied brick building of dignified Colonial style, built during Washington's first administration.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading About a block to the south, and across the street, surrounded by rows of crumbling gravestones carved with quaint epitaphs and heads of ghastly cherubs, stood the First Church.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "WHAT MAKES HER IN THE WOOD SO LATE?"

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

showing lack of favoritism

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

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

From this reading "WHAT MAKES HER IN THE WOOD SO LATE?"

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "WHAT MAKES HER IN THE WOOD SO LATE?"

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading "WHAT MAKES HER IN THE WOOD SO LATE?"

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 The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The City Hall in Warwick was a three-storied brick building of dignified Colonial style, built during Washington's first administration.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

and nothing more

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

above and across; more than

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading About a block to the south, and across the street, surrounded by rows of crumbling gravestones carved with quaint epitaphs and heads of ghastly cherubs, stood the First Church.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading About a block to the south, and across the street, surrounded by rows of crumbling gravestones carved with quaint epitaphs and heads of ghastly cherubs, stood the First Church.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

plural of “scale” — an ordered reference standard

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "WHAT MAKES HER IN THE WOOD SO LATE?"

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading About a block to the south, and across the street, surrounded by rows of crumbling gravestones carved with quaint epitaphs and heads of ghastly cherubs, stood the First Church.

plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

not in physical motion

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading About a block to the south, and across the street, surrounded by rows of crumbling gravestones carved with quaint epitaphs and heads of ghastly cherubs, stood the First Church.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The City Hall in Warwick was a three-storied brick building of dignified Colonial style, built during Washington's first administration.

-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

confined on all sides

From this reading About a block to the south, and across the street, surrounded by rows of crumbling gravestones carved with quaint epitaphs and heads of ghastly cherubs, stood the First Church.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

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

From this reading "WHAT MAKES HER IN THE WOOD SO LATE?"

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

From this reading The City Hall in Warwick was a three-storied brick building of dignified Colonial style, built during Washington's first administration.

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

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

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

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

directed up

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

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 City Hall in Warwick was a three-storied brick building of dignified Colonial style, built during Washington's first administration.

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

From this reading The City Hall in Warwick was a three-storied brick building of dignified Colonial style, built during Washington's first administration.

possessive form of “washington” — the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading The City Hall in Warwick was a three-storied brick building of dignified Colonial style, built during Washington's first administration.

showing sorrow

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

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

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "WHAT MAKES HER IN THE WOOD SO LATE?"

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

in the company of; together with

From this reading However, the Hall was only in the first stages of an old age that might be described as green, for the huge beams were sound to the core, and the figure of a Roman lady still stood firmly upon the cupola, extending with one chubby arm the impartial scales of Justice.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading "WHAT MAKES HER IN THE WOOD SO LATE?"

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

From this reading The foundations had settled somewhat, as more than one crack, zig-zagging upward from window to window, bore witness; and many an iron clamp had stained the walls, suggesting to the sentimental mind that the old building was weeping rusty tears over the degeneracy of the times.