Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In the cathedral there was more tawdry show about the Mass than I ever remarked before, even in Italy.

plural of “absurdity” — a message whose content is at variance with reason

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

consider or hold as true

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

(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 canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

a bishop of highest rank

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading A large and attentive congregation, nearly all women, listened first to an eloquent sermon from a young priest who glorified an old saint.

plural of “basin” — a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In the cathedral there was more tawdry show about the Mass than I ever remarked before, even in Italy.

exhale hard

From this reading Ladies in muslin--Officers shouting--Volunteers' umbrella--Reims--Leaks--Wet--Madame Clicquot--Heavy blow--Dinner talk--The Elephant--Cloud.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

plural of “bugle” — a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

any large and important church

From this reading In the cathedral there was more tawdry show about the Mass than I ever remarked before, even in Italy.

plural of “celebrant” — a person who is celebrating

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ladies in muslin--Officers shouting--Volunteers' umbrella--Reims--Leaks--Wet--Madame Clicquot--Heavy blow--Dinner talk--The Elephant--Cloud.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Ladies in muslin--Officers shouting--Volunteers' umbrella--Reims--Leaks--Wet--Madame Clicquot--Heavy blow--Dinner talk--The Elephant--Cloud.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading A large and attentive congregation, nearly all women, listened first to an eloquent sermon from a young priest who glorified an old saint.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Ladies in muslin--Officers shouting--Volunteers' umbrella--Reims--Leaks--Wet--Madame Clicquot--Heavy blow--Dinner talk--The Elephant--Cloud.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading Ladies in muslin--Officers shouting--Volunteers' umbrella--Reims--Leaks--Wet--Madame Clicquot--Heavy blow--Dinner talk--The Elephant--Cloud.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading A large and attentive congregation, nearly all women, listened first to an eloquent sermon from a young priest who glorified an old saint.

divisible by two

From this reading In the cathedral there was more tawdry show about the Mass than I ever remarked before, even in Italy.

at any time

From this reading In the cathedral there was more tawdry show about the Mass than I ever remarked before, even in Italy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A large and attentive congregation, nearly all women, listened first to an eloquent sermon from a young priest who glorified an old saint.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A large and attentive congregation, nearly all women, listened first to an eloquent sermon from a young priest who glorified an old saint.

showing lack of skill or aptitude

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing

From this reading A large and attentive congregation, nearly all women, listened first to an eloquent sermon from a young priest who glorified an old saint.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

plural of “grimace” — a contorted facial expression

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Ladies in muslin--Officers shouting--Volunteers' umbrella--Reims--Leaks--Wet--Madame Clicquot--Heavy blow--Dinner talk--The Elephant--Cloud.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In the cathedral there was more tawdry show about the Mass than I ever remarked before, even in Italy.

plural of “ice” — water frozen in the solid state

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Ladies in muslin--Officers shouting--Volunteers' umbrella--Reims--Leaks--Wet--Madame Clicquot--Heavy blow--Dinner talk--The Elephant--Cloud.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading In the cathedral there was more tawdry show about the Mass than I ever remarked before, even in Italy.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Ladies in muslin--Officers shouting--Volunteers' umbrella--Reims--Leaks--Wet--Madame Clicquot--Heavy blow--Dinner talk--The Elephant--Cloud.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

plural of “leak” — an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape

From this reading Ladies in muslin--Officers shouting--Volunteers' umbrella--Reims--Leaks--Wet--Madame Clicquot--Heavy blow--Dinner talk--The Elephant--Cloud.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading A large and attentive congregation, nearly all women, listened first to an eloquent sermon from a young priest who glorified an old saint.

plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Ladies in muslin--Officers shouting--Volunteers' umbrella--Reims--Leaks--Wet--Madame Clicquot--Heavy blow--Dinner talk--The Elephant--Cloud.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading In the cathedral there was more tawdry show about the Mass than I ever remarked before, even in Italy.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

the force of workers available

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the cathedral there was more tawdry show about the Mass than I ever remarked before, even in Italy.

plain-woven cotton fabric

From this reading Ladies in muslin--Officers shouting--Volunteers' umbrella--Reims--Leaks--Wet--Madame Clicquot--Heavy blow--Dinner talk--The Elephant--Cloud.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A large and attentive congregation, nearly all women, listened first to an eloquent sermon from a young priest who glorified an old saint.

a creation created or assembled by needle and thread

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Ladies in muslin--Officers shouting--Volunteers' umbrella--Reims--Leaks--Wet--Madame Clicquot--Heavy blow--Dinner talk--The Elephant--Cloud.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading A large and attentive congregation, nearly all women, listened first to an eloquent sermon from a young priest who glorified an old saint.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

a city in northeastern France to the east of Paris; scene of the coronation of most French kings; site of the unconditional German surrender in 1945 at the end of World War II

From this reading Ladies in muslin--Officers shouting--Volunteers' umbrella--Reims--Leaks--Wet--Madame Clicquot--Heavy blow--Dinner talk--The Elephant--Cloud.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading In the cathedral there was more tawdry show about the Mass than I ever remarked before, even in Italy.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading A large and attentive congregation, nearly all women, listened first to an eloquent sermon from a young priest who glorified an old saint.

characterized by dignity and propriety

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading A large and attentive congregation, nearly all women, listened first to an eloquent sermon from a young priest who glorified an old saint.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Ladies in muslin--Officers shouting--Volunteers' umbrella--Reims--Leaks--Wet--Madame Clicquot--Heavy blow--Dinner talk--The Elephant--Cloud.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In the cathedral there was more tawdry show about the Mass than I ever remarked before, even in Italy.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Ladies in muslin--Officers shouting--Volunteers' umbrella--Reims--Leaks--Wet--Madame Clicquot--Heavy blow--Dinner talk--The Elephant--Cloud.

tastelessly showy

From this reading In the cathedral there was more tawdry show about the Mass than I ever remarked before, even in Italy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In the cathedral there was more tawdry show about the Mass than I ever remarked before, even in Italy.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Ladies in muslin--Officers shouting--Volunteers' umbrella--Reims--Leaks--Wet--Madame Clicquot--Heavy blow--Dinner talk--The Elephant--Cloud.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the cathedral there was more tawdry show about the Mass than I ever remarked before, even in Italy.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading Ladies in muslin--Officers shouting--Volunteers' umbrella--Reims--Leaks--Wet--Madame Clicquot--Heavy blow--Dinner talk--The Elephant--Cloud.

experienced at secondhand

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service

From this reading Ladies in muslin--Officers shouting--Volunteers' umbrella--Reims--Leaks--Wet--Madame Clicquot--Heavy blow--Dinner talk--The Elephant--Cloud.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In the cathedral there was more tawdry show about the Mass than I ever remarked before, even in Italy.

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From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Ladies in muslin--Officers shouting--Volunteers' umbrella--Reims--Leaks--Wet--Madame Clicquot--Heavy blow--Dinner talk--The Elephant--Cloud.

which person or people

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The canal brought me to Nancy, a fine old town, with an archbishop, a field-marshal, a good hotel, large washhand basins, drums, bugles, ices, and all the other luxuries of life.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A large and attentive congregation, nearly all women, listened first to an eloquent sermon from a young priest who glorified an old saint.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading At least thirty celebrants acted in the performance, and the bowings and turnings and grimaces of sedate old men clad in gorgeous, dirty needlework, fumbling with trifles and muttering Latin, really passed all bounds: they were an insult to the population, who are required to attend this vicarious worship, and to accept such absurdities as the true interpretation of "This do in remembrance of Me."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A large and attentive congregation, nearly all women, listened first to an eloquent sermon from a young priest who glorified an old saint.