used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PETERS' OFFER Wyndham and Flora were married at a small country church.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mabel was bridesmaid, Marston was groomsman, and as he waited for a few moments by the rails he looked about.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PETERS' OFFER Wyndham and Flora were married at a small country church.
archesnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃəz/
plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading Red and green reflections stained the mosaics inside the chancel rails, but shadows lurked behind the arches and pillars, for the old building had no clerestory.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mabel was bridesmaid, Marston was groomsman, and as he waited for a few moments by the rails he looked about.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PETERS' OFFER Wyndham and Flora were married at a small country church.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Red and green reflections stained the mosaics inside the chancel rails, but shadows lurked behind the arches and pillars, for the old building had no clerestory.
bridesmaidnounUS /ˈbraɪdzmeɪd/
an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding
From this reading Mabel was bridesmaid, Marston was groomsman, and as he waited for a few moments by the rails he looked about.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The morning was bright and the sun touched the east window with vivid color and pierced the narrow lancets on the south.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Red and green reflections stained the mosaics inside the chancel rails, but shadows lurked behind the arches and pillars, for the old building had no clerestory.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Red and green reflections stained the mosaics inside the chancel rails, but shadows lurked behind the arches and pillars, for the old building had no clerestory.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mabel was bridesmaid, Marston was groomsman, and as he waited for a few moments by the rails he looked about.
chancelnoun
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
From this reading Red and green reflections stained the mosaics inside the chancel rails, but shadows lurked behind the arches and pillars, for the old building had no clerestory.
Chisholm
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From this reading Commodore Chisholm had numerous friends, and for the most part Marston knew the faces turned towards the chancel.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading PETERS' OFFER Wyndham and Flora were married at a small country church.
clerestorynoun
part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting light
From this reading Red and green reflections stained the mosaics inside the chancel rails, but shadows lurked behind the arches and pillars, for the old building had no clerestory.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The morning was bright and the sun touched the east window with vivid color and pierced the narrow lancets on the south.
CommodorenounUS /ˈkɑːmədɔːr/
a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
From this reading Commodore Chisholm had numerous friends, and for the most part Marston knew the faces turned towards the chancel.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading PETERS' OFFER Wyndham and Flora were married at a small country church.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The morning was bright and the sun touched the east window with vivid color and pierced the narrow lancets on the south.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Commodore Chisholm had numerous friends, and for the most part Marston knew the faces turned towards the chancel.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mabel was bridesmaid, Marston was groomsman, and as he waited for a few moments by the rails he looked about.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading PETERS' OFFER Wyndham and Flora were married at a small country church.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Red and green reflections stained the mosaics inside the chancel rails, but shadows lurked behind the arches and pillars, for the old building had no clerestory.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Commodore Chisholm had numerous friends, and for the most part Marston knew the faces turned towards the chancel.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Red and green reflections stained the mosaics inside the chancel rails, but shadows lurked behind the arches and pillars, for the old building had no clerestory.
groomsmannoun
a male attendant of the bridegroom at a wedding
From this reading Mabel was bridesmaid, Marston was groomsman, and as he waited for a few moments by the rails he looked about.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Red and green reflections stained the mosaics inside the chancel rails, but shadows lurked behind the arches and pillars, for the old building had no clerestory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mabel was bridesmaid, Marston was groomsman, and as he waited for a few moments by the rails he looked about.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Red and green reflections stained the mosaics inside the chancel rails, but shadows lurked behind the arches and pillars, for the old building had no clerestory.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Commodore Chisholm had numerous friends, and for the most part Marston knew the faces turned towards the chancel.
lancetsnounUS /ˈlænsəts/
plural of “lancet” — an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance
From this reading The morning was bright and the sun touched the east window with vivid color and pierced the narrow lancets on the south.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mabel was bridesmaid, Marston was groomsman, and as he waited for a few moments by the rails he looked about.
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading Red and green reflections stained the mosaics inside the chancel rails, but shadows lurked behind the arches and pillars, for the old building had no clerestory.
Mabel
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From this reading Mabel was bridesmaid, Marston was groomsman, and as he waited for a few moments by the rails he looked about.
joined in matrimony
From this reading PETERS' OFFER Wyndham and Flora were married at a small country church.
Marston
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From this reading Mabel was bridesmaid, Marston was groomsman, and as he waited for a few moments by the rails he looked about.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Mabel was bridesmaid, Marston was groomsman, and as he waited for a few moments by the rails he looked about.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning was bright and the sun touched the east window with vivid color and pierced the narrow lancets on the south.
mosaicsnounUS /moʊˈzeɪɪks/
plural of “mosaic” — art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
From this reading Red and green reflections stained the mosaics inside the chancel rails, but shadows lurked behind the arches and pillars, for the old building had no clerestory.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Commodore Chisholm had numerous friends, and for the most part Marston knew the faces turned towards the chancel.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The morning was bright and the sun touched the east window with vivid color and pierced the narrow lancets on the south.
not any; not one
From this reading Red and green reflections stained the mosaics inside the chancel rails, but shadows lurked behind the arches and pillars, for the old building had no clerestory.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Commodore Chisholm had numerous friends, and for the most part Marston knew the faces turned towards the chancel.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading PETERS' OFFER Wyndham and Flora were married at a small country church.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Red and green reflections stained the mosaics inside the chancel rails, but shadows lurked behind the arches and pillars, for the old building had no clerestory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The morning was bright and the sun touched the east window with vivid color and pierced the narrow lancets on the south.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Commodore Chisholm had numerous friends, and for the most part Marston knew the faces turned towards the chancel.
PETERSnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETERS' OFFER Wyndham and Flora were married at a small country church.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading The morning was bright and the sun touched the east window with vivid color and pierced the narrow lancets on the south.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Red and green reflections stained the mosaics inside the chancel rails, but shadows lurked behind the arches and pillars, for the old building had no clerestory.
railsnounUS /reɪlz/
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
From this reading Red and green reflections stained the mosaics inside the chancel rails, but shadows lurked behind the arches and pillars, for the old building had no clerestory.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Red and green reflections stained the mosaics inside the chancel rails, but shadows lurked behind the arches and pillars, for the old building had no clerestory.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Red and green reflections stained the mosaics inside the chancel rails, but shadows lurked behind the arches and pillars, for the old building had no clerestory.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Red and green reflections stained the mosaics inside the chancel rails, but shadows lurked behind the arches and pillars, for the old building had no clerestory.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PETERS' OFFER Wyndham and Flora were married at a small country church.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The morning was bright and the sun touched the east window with vivid color and pierced the narrow lancets on the south.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading Red and green reflections stained the mosaics inside the chancel rails, but shadows lurked behind the arches and pillars, for the old building had no clerestory.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The morning was bright and the sun touched the east window with vivid color and pierced the narrow lancets on the south.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning was bright and the sun touched the east window with vivid color and pierced the narrow lancets on the south.
having come into contact
From this reading The morning was bright and the sun touched the east window with vivid color and pierced the narrow lancets on the south.
in the direction of
From this reading Commodore Chisholm had numerous friends, and for the most part Marston knew the faces turned towards the chancel.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Commodore Chisholm had numerous friends, and for the most part Marston knew the faces turned towards the chancel.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading The morning was bright and the sun touched the east window with vivid color and pierced the narrow lancets on the south.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Mabel was bridesmaid, Marston was groomsman, and as he waited for a few moments by the rails he looked about.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The morning was bright and the sun touched the east window with vivid color and pierced the narrow lancets on the south.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PETERS' OFFER Wyndham and Flora were married at a small country church.
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 morning was bright and the sun touched the east window with vivid color and pierced the narrow lancets on the south.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The morning was bright and the sun touched the east window with vivid color and pierced the narrow lancets on the south.
Wyndham
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From this reading PETERS' OFFER Wyndham and Flora were married at a small country church.
