used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
Amandos
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From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
balustradenoun
a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
From this reading Three steps lead up from the floor of the House on to the platform, which is faced by a low bronze balustrade of dolphins, and foliage, and mermaids.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading These are near the wall, and close behind the throne is the small door which communicates with the Princess’s private way into the Palace.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading Three steps lead up from the floor of the House on to the platform, which is faced by a low bronze balustrade of dolphins, and foliage, and mermaids.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Three steps lead up from the floor of the House on to the platform, which is faced by a low bronze balustrade of dolphins, and foliage, and mermaids.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading These are near the wall, and close behind the throne is the small door which communicates with the Princess’s private way into the Palace.
communicatesverbUS /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading These are near the wall, and close behind the throne is the small door which communicates with the Princess’s private way into the Palace.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
dolphinsnounUS /ˈdɑːlfənz/
plural of “dolphin” — large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
From this reading Three steps lead up from the floor of the House on to the platform, which is faced by a low bronze balustrade of dolphins, and foliage, and mermaids.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading These are near the wall, and close behind the throne is the small door which communicates with the Princess’s private way into the Palace.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
exquisitenessnoun
extreme beauty of a delicate sort
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Three steps lead up from the floor of the House on to the platform, which is faced by a low bronze balustrade of dolphins, and foliage, and mermaids.
a boy or man
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Three steps lead up from the floor of the House on to the platform, which is faced by a low bronze balustrade of dolphins, and foliage, and mermaids.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Three steps lead up from the floor of the House on to the platform, which is faced by a low bronze balustrade of dolphins, and foliage, and mermaids.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Three steps lead up from the floor of the House on to the platform, which is faced by a low bronze balustrade of dolphins, and foliage, and mermaids.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading These are near the wall, and close behind the throne is the small door which communicates with the Princess’s private way into the Palace.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PRINCESS IS VERY MUCH THERE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Three steps lead up from the floor of the House on to the platform, which is faced by a low bronze balustrade of dolphins, and foliage, and mermaids.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Three steps lead up from the floor of the House on to the platform, which is faced by a low bronze balustrade of dolphins, and foliage, and mermaids.
most important element
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
mermaidsnounUS /ˈmɜːrmeɪdz/
plural of “mermaid” — half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
From this reading Three steps lead up from the floor of the House on to the platform, which is faced by a low bronze balustrade of dolphins, and foliage, and mermaids.
MinistersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE PRINCESS IS VERY MUCH THERE.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading These are near the wall, and close behind the throne is the small door which communicates with the Princess’s private way into the Palace.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
and nothing more
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading These are near the wall, and close behind the throne is the small door which communicates with the Princess’s private way into the Palace.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading THE PRINCESS IS VERY MUCH THERE.
Princess'snounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
possessive form of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading These are near the wall, and close behind the throne is the small door which communicates with the Princess’s private way into the Palace.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading These are near the wall, and close behind the throne is the small door which communicates with the Princess’s private way into the Palace.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
make square
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
having a supporting base
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Three steps lead up from the floor of the House on to the platform, which is faced by a low bronze balustrade of dolphins, and foliage, and mermaids.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRINCESS IS VERY MUCH THERE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE PRINCESS IS VERY MUCH THERE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are near the wall, and close behind the throne is the small door which communicates with the Princess’s private way into the Palace.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three steps lead up from the floor of the House on to the platform, which is faced by a low bronze balustrade of dolphins, and foliage, and mermaids.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Three steps lead up from the floor of the House on to the platform, which is faced by a low bronze balustrade of dolphins, and foliage, and mermaids.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE PRINCESS IS VERY MUCH THERE.
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 These are near the wall, and close behind the throne is the small door which communicates with the Princess’s private way into the Palace.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading These are near the wall, and close behind the throne is the small door which communicates with the Princess’s private way into the Palace.
in or at the place that
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These are near the wall, and close behind the throne is the small door which communicates with the Princess’s private way into the Palace.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Over the main entrance is a carved wooden gallery, where the friends of Members can attend a debate; at the other a raised platform, on which are the seats for the six Ministers of the Crown, and the throne itself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Parliament House at Amandos, standing next the cathedral in the square, is but a small building, for its full attendance is only sixty; but for beauty of proportion and exquisiteness of finish it would be difficult to name its fellow.
