used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A narrow little winding stair led to the pulpit, a high and massive affair overhung by a huge sounding board.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
in the past
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The pews were all very high, plain and closed with doors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The church was gloomy and cheerless within and looked as if it were partitioned off for cattle.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The church was gloomy and cheerless within and looked as if it were partitioned off for cattle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading A narrow little winding stair led to the pulpit, a high and massive affair overhung by a huge sounding board.
buildersnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading So lacking in imagination were the builders of this place of prayer that they went no further than the name of the street for the name of the church.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A narrow little winding stair led to the pulpit, a high and massive affair overhung by a huge sounding board.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The church was gloomy and cheerless within and looked as if it were partitioned off for cattle.
cheerlessadjective
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading The church was gloomy and cheerless within and looked as if it were partitioned off for cattle.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The pews were all very high, plain and closed with doors.
dog-house
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From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The pews were all very high, plain and closed with doors.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So lacking in imagination were the builders of this place of prayer that they went no further than the name of the street for the name of the church.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading So lacking in imagination were the builders of this place of prayer that they went no further than the name of the street for the name of the church.
depressingly dark
From this reading The church was gloomy and cheerless within and looked as if it were partitioned off for cattle.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The pews were all very high, plain and closed with doors.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A narrow little winding stair led to the pulpit, a high and massive affair overhung by a huge sounding board.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The church was gloomy and cheerless within and looked as if it were partitioned off for cattle.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading So lacking in imagination were the builders of this place of prayer that they went no further than the name of the street for the name of the church.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The church was gloomy and cheerless within and looked as if it were partitioned off for cattle.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading So lacking in imagination were the builders of this place of prayer that they went no further than the name of the street for the name of the church.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A narrow little winding stair led to the pulpit, a high and massive affair overhung by a huge sounding board.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The church was gloomy and cheerless within and looked as if it were partitioned off for cattle.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading A narrow little winding stair led to the pulpit, a high and massive affair overhung by a huge sounding board.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading So lacking in imagination were the builders of this place of prayer that they went no further than the name of the street for the name of the church.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A narrow little winding stair led to the pulpit, a high and massive affair overhung by a huge sounding board.
not any; not one
From this reading So lacking in imagination were the builders of this place of prayer that they went no further than the name of the street for the name of the church.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The church was gloomy and cheerless within and looked as if it were partitioned off for cattle.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
overhungverbUS /oʊvərˈhʌŋ/
inflected form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading A narrow little winding stair led to the pulpit, a high and massive affair overhung by a huge sounding board.
partitionedverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃənd/
past form of “partition” — divide into parts, pieces, or sections
From this reading The church was gloomy and cheerless within and looked as if it were partitioned off for cattle.
pewsnounUS /pjuːz/
plural of “pew” — long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
From this reading The pews were all very high, plain and closed with doors.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading So lacking in imagination were the builders of this place of prayer that they went no further than the name of the street for the name of the church.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The pews were all very high, plain and closed with doors.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading So lacking in imagination were the builders of this place of prayer that they went no further than the name of the street for the name of the church.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading A narrow little winding stair led to the pulpit, a high and massive affair overhung by a huge sounding board.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So lacking in imagination were the builders of this place of prayer that they went no further than the name of the street for the name of the church.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading A narrow little winding stair led to the pulpit, a high and massive affair overhung by a huge sounding board.
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading A narrow little winding stair led to the pulpit, a high and massive affair overhung by a huge sounding board.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
suburbsnounUS /ˈsʌbərbz/
plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So lacking in imagination were the builders of this place of prayer that they went no further than the name of the street for the name of the church.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So lacking in imagination were the builders of this place of prayer that they went no further than the name of the street for the name of the church.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So lacking in imagination were the builders of this place of prayer that they went no further than the name of the street for the name of the church.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So lacking in imagination were the builders of this place of prayer that they went no further than the name of the street for the name of the church.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
very small
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
precisely as stated
From this reading The pews were all very high, plain and closed with doors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The church was gloomy and cheerless within and looked as if it were partitioned off for cattle.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So lacking in imagination were the builders of this place of prayer that they went no further than the name of the street for the name of the church.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So lacking in imagination were the builders of this place of prayer that they went no further than the name of the street for the name of the church.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading A narrow little winding stair led to the pulpit, a high and massive affair overhung by a huge sounding board.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The pews were all very high, plain and closed with doors.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The church was gloomy and cheerless within and looked as if it were partitioned off for cattle.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
a late time of life
From this reading In a little mean street, which ends at a steep hill running down to the river through the Quebec suburbs of Montreal, stood about fifty years ago a tiny old-fashioned church built entirely of wood after the dog-house style of architecture.
