used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two cracked bells hung in its crumbling square tower, disturbing once a week the jackdaws that built in the ivy.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It stood almost opposite to the lodge-gates of Shale Court, the abode of the great Mr. Fielding.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Just once a week ever since the Dark Ages, was Juliet's reflection as she dutifully obeyed the somewhat querulous-sounding summons on the following day.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It stood almost opposite to the lodge-gates of Shale Court, the abode of the great Mr. Fielding.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading THE GREAT MAN The church at Little Shale was very ancient and picturesque.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GREAT MAN The church at Little Shale was very ancient and picturesque.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She could not picture their ringing for any bridal festivity, though it seemed possible that they might sometimes toll for the dead.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just once a week ever since the Dark Ages, was Juliet's reflection as she dutifully obeyed the somewhat querulous-sounding summons on the following day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GREAT MAN The church at Little Shale was very ancient and picturesque.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Two cracked bells hung in its crumbling square tower, disturbing once a week the jackdaws that built in the ivy.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading She could not picture their ringing for any bridal festivity, though it seemed possible that they might sometimes toll for the dead.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Two cracked bells hung in its crumbling square tower, disturbing once a week the jackdaws that built in the ivy.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE GREAT MAN The church at Little Shale was very ancient and picturesque.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not picture their ringing for any bridal festivity, though it seemed possible that they might sometimes toll for the dead.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It stood almost opposite to the lodge-gates of Shale Court, the abode of the great Mr. Fielding.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading Two cracked bells hung in its crumbling square tower, disturbing once a week the jackdaws that built in the ivy.
crumblingverbUS /ˈkrʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart
From this reading Two cracked bells hung in its crumbling square tower, disturbing once a week the jackdaws that built in the ivy.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Just once a week ever since the Dark Ages, was Juliet's reflection as she dutifully obeyed the somewhat querulous-sounding summons on the following day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Just once a week ever since the Dark Ages, was Juliet's reflection as she dutifully obeyed the somewhat querulous-sounding summons on the following day.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading She could not picture their ringing for any bridal festivity, though it seemed possible that they might sometimes toll for the dead.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Two cracked bells hung in its crumbling square tower, disturbing once a week the jackdaws that built in the ivy.
dutifullyadverbUS /ˈduːtifəli/
out of a sense of duty; in a dutiful manner
From this reading Just once a week ever since the Dark Ages, was Juliet's reflection as she dutifully obeyed the somewhat querulous-sounding summons on the following day.
at any time
From this reading Just once a week ever since the Dark Ages, was Juliet's reflection as she dutifully obeyed the somewhat querulous-sounding summons on the following day.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading She could not picture their ringing for any bridal festivity, though it seemed possible that they might sometimes toll for the dead.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading It stood almost opposite to the lodge-gates of Shale Court, the abode of the great Mr. Fielding.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Just once a week ever since the Dark Ages, was Juliet's reflection as she dutifully obeyed the somewhat querulous-sounding summons on the following day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She could not picture their ringing for any bridal festivity, though it seemed possible that they might sometimes toll for the dead.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT MAN The church at Little Shale was very ancient and picturesque.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Two cracked bells hung in its crumbling square tower, disturbing once a week the jackdaws that built in the ivy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two cracked bells hung in its crumbling square tower, disturbing once a week the jackdaws that built in the ivy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It stood almost opposite to the lodge-gates of Shale Court, the abode of the great Mr. Fielding.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Two cracked bells hung in its crumbling square tower, disturbing once a week the jackdaws that built in the ivy.
ivynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading Two cracked bells hung in its crumbling square tower, disturbing once a week the jackdaws that built in the ivy.
jackdaws
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From this reading Two cracked bells hung in its crumbling square tower, disturbing once a week the jackdaws that built in the ivy.
Juliet's
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From this reading Just once a week ever since the Dark Ages, was Juliet's reflection as she dutifully obeyed the somewhat querulous-sounding summons on the following day.
and nothing more
From this reading Just once a week ever since the Dark Ages, was Juliet's reflection as she dutifully obeyed the somewhat querulous-sounding summons on the following day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE GREAT MAN The church at Little Shale was very ancient and picturesque.
lodge-gates
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From this reading It stood almost opposite to the lodge-gates of Shale Court, the abode of the great Mr. Fielding.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE GREAT MAN The church at Little Shale was very ancient and picturesque.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She could not picture their ringing for any bridal festivity, though it seemed possible that they might sometimes toll for the dead.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It stood almost opposite to the lodge-gates of Shale Court, the abode of the great Mr. Fielding.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not picture their ringing for any bridal festivity, though it seemed possible that they might sometimes toll for the dead.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Just once a week ever since the Dark Ages, was Juliet's reflection as she dutifully obeyed the somewhat querulous-sounding summons on the following day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It stood almost opposite to the lodge-gates of Shale Court, the abode of the great Mr. Fielding.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Just once a week ever since the Dark Ages, was Juliet's reflection as she dutifully obeyed the somewhat querulous-sounding summons on the following day.
on one occasion
From this reading Two cracked bells hung in its crumbling square tower, disturbing once a week the jackdaws that built in the ivy.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading It stood almost opposite to the lodge-gates of Shale Court, the abode of the great Mr. Fielding.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading She could not picture their ringing for any bridal festivity, though it seemed possible that they might sometimes toll for the dead.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading THE GREAT MAN The church at Little Shale was very ancient and picturesque.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She could not picture their ringing for any bridal festivity, though it seemed possible that they might sometimes toll for the dead.
querulous-sounding
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From this reading Just once a week ever since the Dark Ages, was Juliet's reflection as she dutifully obeyed the somewhat querulous-sounding summons on the following day.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Just once a week ever since the Dark Ages, was Juliet's reflection as she dutifully obeyed the somewhat querulous-sounding summons on the following day.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading She could not picture their ringing for any bridal festivity, though it seemed possible that they might sometimes toll for the dead.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She could not picture their ringing for any bridal festivity, though it seemed possible that they might sometimes toll for the dead.
ShalenounUS /ʃeɪl/
a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay
From this reading THE GREAT MAN The church at Little Shale was very ancient and picturesque.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just once a week ever since the Dark Ages, was Juliet's reflection as she dutifully obeyed the somewhat querulous-sounding summons on the following day.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Just once a week ever since the Dark Ages, was Juliet's reflection as she dutifully obeyed the somewhat querulous-sounding summons on the following day.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading She could not picture their ringing for any bridal festivity, though it seemed possible that they might sometimes toll for the dead.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Just once a week ever since the Dark Ages, was Juliet's reflection as she dutifully obeyed the somewhat querulous-sounding summons on the following day.
make square
From this reading Two cracked bells hung in its crumbling square tower, disturbing once a week the jackdaws that built in the ivy.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It stood almost opposite to the lodge-gates of Shale Court, the abode of the great Mr. Fielding.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Just once a week ever since the Dark Ages, was Juliet's reflection as she dutifully obeyed the somewhat querulous-sounding summons on the following day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two cracked bells hung in its crumbling square tower, disturbing once a week the jackdaws that built in the ivy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT MAN The church at Little Shale was very ancient and picturesque.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She could not picture their ringing for any bridal festivity, though it seemed possible that they might sometimes toll for the dead.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could not picture their ringing for any bridal festivity, though it seemed possible that they might sometimes toll for the dead.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She could not picture their ringing for any bridal festivity, though it seemed possible that they might sometimes toll for the dead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It stood almost opposite to the lodge-gates of Shale Court, the abode of the great Mr. Fielding.
tollnounUS /toʊl/
a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
From this reading She could not picture their ringing for any bridal festivity, though it seemed possible that they might sometimes toll for the dead.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Two cracked bells hung in its crumbling square tower, disturbing once a week the jackdaws that built in the ivy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two cracked bells hung in its crumbling square tower, disturbing once a week the jackdaws that built in the ivy.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE GREAT MAN The church at Little Shale was very ancient and picturesque.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GREAT MAN The church at Little Shale was very ancient and picturesque.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Two cracked bells hung in its crumbling square tower, disturbing once a week the jackdaws that built in the ivy.
