1st
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From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The chapel belonging to the house of the reverend fathers in the Rue de Vaugirard, was gay and elegant.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading The chapel belonging to the house of the reverend fathers in the Rue de Vaugirard, was gay and elegant.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading The chapel belonging to the house of the reverend fathers in the Rue de Vaugirard, was gay and elegant.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The chapel belonging to the house of the reverend fathers in the Rue de Vaugirard, was gay and elegant.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading The chapel belonging to the house of the reverend fathers in the Rue de Vaugirard, was gay and elegant.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
exceedinglyadverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
to an extreme degree
From this reading The half-caste was exceedingly sad.
Faringhea
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From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The chapel belonging to the house of the reverend fathers in the Rue de Vaugirard, was gay and elegant.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST OF JUNE.
fontnounUS /fɑːnt/
a specific size and style of type within a type family
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The chapel belonging to the house of the reverend fathers in the Rue de Vaugirard, was gay and elegant.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
half-castenoun
an offensive term for the offspring of parents of different racial groups or cultures
From this reading The half-caste was exceedingly sad.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
holynounUS /ˈhoʊli/
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The chapel belonging to the house of the reverend fathers in the Rue de Vaugirard, was gay and elegant.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The chapel belonging to the house of the reverend fathers in the Rue de Vaugirard, was gay and elegant.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
JUNEnounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading THE FIRST OF JUNE.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
LargeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
loftnounUS /lɔːft/
floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
marblenounUS /ˈmɑːrbəl/
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST OF JUNE.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
reverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The chapel belonging to the house of the reverend fathers in the Rue de Vaugirard, was gay and elegant.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading The chapel belonging to the house of the reverend fathers in the Rue de Vaugirard, was gay and elegant.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The half-caste was exceedingly sad.
sculpturedadjectiveUS /ˈskʌlptʃərd/
cut into a desired shape
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST OF JUNE.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The chapel belonging to the house of the reverend fathers in the Rue de Vaugirard, was gay and elegant.
Vaugirard
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From this reading The chapel belonging to the house of the reverend fathers in the Rue de Vaugirard, was gay and elegant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The chapel belonging to the house of the reverend fathers in the Rue de Vaugirard, was gay and elegant.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading It was close to this font, in a dark nook where he could hardly be seen, that Faringhea knelt down, early on the 1st of June, as soon indeed as the chapel doors were opened.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Large panes of stained glass admitted a mysterious light; the altar shone with gold and silver; and at the entrance of this little church, in an obscure corner beneath the organ loft, was a font for holy water in sculptured marble.
