used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE Sunday evening service at Little Yafford parish church was as fashionable in its own particular way as an Italian opera in June.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
anthemnounUS /ˈænθəm/
a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
ardournoun
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading The cold realism of Sunday morning gave place on Sunday evening to a vague enthusiasm, a spiritualized ardour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE Sunday evening service at Little Yafford parish church was as fashionable in its own particular way as an Italian opera in June.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE Sunday evening service at Little Yafford parish church was as fashionable in its own particular way as an Italian opera in June.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
chantedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃæntɪd/
sung or uttered rhythmically in a monotone
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading IN THE PARISH CHURCH.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The cold realism of Sunday morning gave place on Sunday evening to a vague enthusiasm, a spiritualized ardour.
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
else
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From this reading Everybody met everybody else there.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The cold realism of Sunday morning gave place on Sunday evening to a vague enthusiasm, a spiritualized ardour.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE Sunday evening service at Little Yafford parish church was as fashionable in its own particular way as an Italian opera in June.
every person
From this reading Everybody met everybody else there.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading THE Sunday evening service at Little Yafford parish church was as fashionable in its own particular way as an Italian opera in June.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
fervournoun
the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The cold realism of Sunday morning gave place on Sunday evening to a vague enthusiasm, a spiritualized ardour.
harmonizedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmənaɪzd/
involving or characterized by harmony
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
hymnsnounUS /hɪmz/
plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE PARISH CHURCH.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading THE Sunday evening service at Little Yafford parish church was as fashionable in its own particular way as an Italian opera in June.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE Sunday evening service at Little Yafford parish church was as fashionable in its own particular way as an Italian opera in June.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading THE Sunday evening service at Little Yafford parish church was as fashionable in its own particular way as an Italian opera in June.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE Sunday evening service at Little Yafford parish church was as fashionable in its own particular way as an Italian opera in June.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Everybody met everybody else there.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The cold realism of Sunday morning gave place on Sunday evening to a vague enthusiasm, a spiritualized ardour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The cold realism of Sunday morning gave place on Sunday evening to a vague enthusiasm, a spiritualized ardour.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading THE Sunday evening service at Little Yafford parish church was as fashionable in its own particular way as an Italian opera in June.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE Sunday evening service at Little Yafford parish church was as fashionable in its own particular way as an Italian opera in June.
PARISHnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading IN THE PARISH CHURCH.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE Sunday evening service at Little Yafford parish church was as fashionable in its own particular way as an Italian opera in June.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The cold realism of Sunday morning gave place on Sunday evening to a vague enthusiasm, a spiritualized ardour.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
psalmsnounUS /sɑːlmz/
an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of 150 Psalms
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
realismnounUS /ˈriːəlɪzəm/
the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
From this reading The cold realism of Sunday morning gave place on Sunday evening to a vague enthusiasm, a spiritualized ardour.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading THE Sunday evening service at Little Yafford parish church was as fashionable in its own particular way as an Italian opera in June.
spiritualized
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From this reading The cold realism of Sunday morning gave place on Sunday evening to a vague enthusiasm, a spiritualized ardour.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE Sunday evening service at Little Yafford parish church was as fashionable in its own particular way as an Italian opera in June.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE PARISH CHURCH.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Everybody met everybody else there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading The cold realism of Sunday morning gave place on Sunday evening to a vague enthusiasm, a spiritualized ardour.
precisely as stated
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE Sunday evening service at Little Yafford parish church was as fashionable in its own particular way as an Italian opera in June.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE Sunday evening service at Little Yafford parish church was as fashionable in its own particular way as an Italian opera in June.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The psalms were chanted very fairly, the anthem was always a feature, the prettiest hymns were sung, and the sermon, whether preached by the vicar or curate, seemed to have a peculiar life and fervour in it that harmonized with the more exalted feelings of the flock.
Yafford
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From this reading THE Sunday evening service at Little Yafford parish church was as fashionable in its own particular way as an Italian opera in June.
