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nave

/neɪv/

Meanings
noun
The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances.

Examples :

"The wedding guests filled the nave of the church, waiting for the bride to walk down the aisle. "
architecture religion building

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Illustration surgery

surgery noun

/ˈsɜːdʒəɹi/ /ˈsɝdʒəɹi/

A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.

"Many times surgery is necessary to prevent cancer from spreading."

Illustration properly

properly adverb

/ˈpɹɒ.pə.li/ /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/

In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably

"To get a good grade on the test, you need to answer the questions properly. "

Illustration transepts

transepts noun

/ˈtrænsept/ /ˈtrænzɛpts/

The transversal part of a church, which crosses at right angles to the greatest length, and between the nave and choir. In the basilicas, this had often no projection at its two ends. In Gothic churches these project greatly, and should be called the arms of the transept. It is common, however, to speak of the arms themselves as the transepts.

"The large rose window was positioned where the nave met the transepts, flooding the church with colorful light. "

Illustration entrances

entrances noun

/ˈɛn.tɹəns.əz/ /ɛnˈtɹæns.əz/

The action of entering, or going in.

"Her entrance attracted no attention whatsoever."

Illustration because

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration wedding

wedding verb

/ˈwɛdɪŋ/

To perform the marriage ceremony for; to join in matrimony.

"The priest wed the couple."

Illustration bicycle

bicycle noun

/ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/

A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.

"My son rode his bicycle to school this morning. "

Illustration checked

checked verb

/tʃɛkt/

To inspect; to examine.

"Check the oil in your car once a month."

Illustration waiting

waiting verb

[ˈweɪ̯ɾɪŋ]

To delay movement or action until the arrival or occurrence of; to await. (Now generally superseded by “wait for”.)

"We are waiting the bus to arrive. "

Illustration principal

principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

Illustration extending

extending verb

/ɛkˈstɛndɪŋ/

To increase in extent.

"The company is extending its office hours to better serve customers. "

Illustration healing

healing noun

/ˈhiːlɪŋ/

The process where the cells in the body regenerate and repair themselves.

"The doctor said the healing of my broken arm will take about six weeks. "